Before you apply online, check what you’ll need below. You won’t be able to save and resume your application, so please get this information ready before you start.
You can apply using a phone, tablet or computer with a camera or webcam. And, if you don’t have scanned copies of your documents, you can take photos of your proofs during the application process.
Aged 16-21 and applying for yourself? You’ll also need:
- to sign in using your mygovscot myaccount (click register if you don’t have one)
- a recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders
- proof of identity – passport, driving licence, Young Scot card, Biometric Residence Permit or use your Yoti account
- proof of address – such as Council Tax bill or bank statement
Parent, guardian or carer applying on behalf of your child aged under 16? You’ll also need:
- to sign in using your mygovscot myaccount (click register if you don’t have one)
- parent proof of identity – passport, driving licence, Young Scot card, Biometric Residence Permit or use your Yoti account
- parent proof of address – such as Council Tax bill or bank statement
- proof of your child’s identity – birth certificate (if under 11 only), passport, Biometric Residence Permit or Young Scot card
- proof of your child’s address if they don’t live with you
- child’s birth or adoption certificate listing both your name and your child (please note abbreviated birth certificates will not be accepted)
- a recent digital image of the child (if aged 11+) showing head and shoulders
View a full list of accepted proof of address and photograph guidelines.