UK ETA for a Family of 4
Every member of your family — including infants — needs their own UK Electronic Travel Authorisation to enter the UK. For a family of 4, that's £64 in fees, four separate applications, and four sets of photo and passport details to manage. Here's how to do it without losing a weekend.
Yes, even your baby needs one
There's no family pricing and no exemption for children. A newborn with a passport needs their own ETA. This catches families off-guard because most travel paperwork is per-trip, not per-person — the ETA is per-person, per-passport.
Total cost for a family of 4
At £16 per person, you'll pay £64 in official fees. If one family member's ETA is denied, that fee is non-refundable from the government — though our service offers a money-back guarantee on denials.
The DIY process (and where it goes wrong)
Each application takes about 10 minutes if you have everything ready. Multiply that by four family members and the same passport-photo-payment cycle four times, and a family ETA session typically takes an hour. The most common mistakes:
- Photo rejected: blurry, wrong background, or eyes not visible — re-take and re-submit
- Passport number typo: gets you flagged for review (slows down approval by days)
- Wrong passport scanned: easy to do with multiple family passports on the table
- Children's details entered under a parent's account — has to be done as separate applications
How long it really takes for a family
Plan for 60–90 minutes if you're doing all four yourself. Most approvals come back within minutes, but allow at least 3 working days before travel — and longer if anyone's application gets flagged for additional review.
Find out what your family needs
Four quick questions. Personalised per family member. Tells you exactly what to apply for and when — UK ETA, ETIAS, EES, or nothing.
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Do children need their own UK ETA?
Yes. Every passport holder needs their own ETA, regardless of age. There are no exemptions for infants or minors.
Is there a family discount for the UK ETA?
No, the UK government charges £16 per person with no family bundle. Our service offers a flat-rate family of 4 bundle for $99 that handles all four applications.
Can I apply for my whole family in one session?
Technically each ETA is a separate application, but you can use the same device. Our service combines all family applications into one form so you only enter shared details (address, payment) once.
What if one family member's ETA is denied?
The £16 government fee is non-refundable on denial. Most denials are due to photo or document issues that can be fixed and resubmitted. Our service offers a refund guarantee if we submit and it's denied.