How Someone Else Can Apply for ETIAS on Your Behalf

ETIAS is designed as a straightforward online process, but the EU has built in specific rules for cases where someone else needs to handle the application. A travel agent, family member, or friend may submit an ETIAS application on your behalf, provided the correct procedure is followed.

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Choosing a Trusted Intermediary

Because an ETIAS application requires sensitive personal data — including passport details, home address, and phone number — it is important to choose your intermediary with care. You should only authorise someone you trust completely with that information. Be cautious of intermediaries who contact you unsolicited or claim to have special access to the ETIAS system. There is only one official ETIAS application channel: the official website at travel-europe.europa.eu/etias and its associated mobile app.

The Formal Authorisation Process

A third party cannot simply apply on your behalf without your explicit written consent. Both you and the intermediary must sign a formal declaration of representation. This document will be made available on the official ETIAS website and serves as written proof that you authorise the intermediary to act for you or for a minor under your parental authority or legal guardianship. If you are travelling with a group, every member of the group must sign a separate declaration — there is no group authorisation.

Understanding Service Fees

The ETIAS application fee is €20 per application. Any intermediary — whether a commercial travel agent or a private individual — must use the same official ETIAS website or mobile app to submit your application. Commercial intermediaries may charge an additional service fee on top of the €20 base fee. Before proceeding, always verify that any extra charge is reasonable and clearly disclosed. Free services that later demand unexpectedly high fees are a known pattern in third-party application scams.