Family vacations, particularly those that require travel out of
the country all require one thing, passports. This includes Mom, Dad and
all the children, whatever age they may be. Mom and Dad normally
already have theirs but the children are usually another story
completely. It is not that difficult to get a passport for minors under
the age of 16 and will simply take a bit of time and some preparation.
Every child will need to possess their very own passport, whether they are 6 months old or 16 years. The application for these passports must be presented in person by the minor along with either their parents or guardians in attendance. Both of the parents will need to provide identification proving that they are related to the child and proof of U.S. citizenship for the child. A parental consent form will also be necessary at this point along with photocopies of all identification documentation.
The parents will need to locate an office that accepts in person passport applications locally and this can be either a Passport Acceptance Facility or a U.S. Regional Passport Office along with any U.S. Consulate or U.S. Embassy office. The minor will need to have with them a completed passport application along with proof of U. S. citizenship. Photo identification, if it is available, will have to be presented for the child and if it is not, then the parent may be required to show theirs and provide a photocopy with the application. Parental consent will either need to be stated on the application or a separate consent form filled out at this time.
There is a fee for processing the application and issuing a passport but this is substantially less than that for an adult passport. The total amount will include the actual processing charge along with an issuance fee that covers the entire cost of the passport process. The payment methods may vary from location to location and this should be researched before arriving to ensure that the proper form of payment is ready.
Occasionally, the need arises for an expedited passport and there are several ways to make this happen. The standard government time frame for expediting is 2 to 3 weeks for an additional charge, whereas the private services providers can make this happen in one to two business days if needed. This comes with an additional fee above what the government charges for the passport to be issued.
Two photographs will be needed in order to complete the application process and these should be in color and identical. These really should be done by a photographer that understands the exact requirements from the government for these types of pictures. There are normally local options such as some smaller photographers and even nearby pharmacies that can make this happen for a nominal fee.
For renewals, any minor that was under the age of 16 at the time the passport was first issued will need to reappear at a local office in order to get it renewed. If the child was 16 at the time of issue, then it is possible for them to renew by mail rather than have to go into a local passport agency. They will need to have their old passport handy as it is turned in with new photos and a completed renewal application. If the expedited service in necessary, then they can either choose the government wait time of two to three weeks or one of the online services that can shorten that wait time greatly.
Every child will need to possess their very own passport, whether they are 6 months old or 16 years. The application for these passports must be presented in person by the minor along with either their parents or guardians in attendance. Both of the parents will need to provide identification proving that they are related to the child and proof of U.S. citizenship for the child. A parental consent form will also be necessary at this point along with photocopies of all identification documentation.
The parents will need to locate an office that accepts in person passport applications locally and this can be either a Passport Acceptance Facility or a U.S. Regional Passport Office along with any U.S. Consulate or U.S. Embassy office. The minor will need to have with them a completed passport application along with proof of U. S. citizenship. Photo identification, if it is available, will have to be presented for the child and if it is not, then the parent may be required to show theirs and provide a photocopy with the application. Parental consent will either need to be stated on the application or a separate consent form filled out at this time.
There is a fee for processing the application and issuing a passport but this is substantially less than that for an adult passport. The total amount will include the actual processing charge along with an issuance fee that covers the entire cost of the passport process. The payment methods may vary from location to location and this should be researched before arriving to ensure that the proper form of payment is ready.
Occasionally, the need arises for an expedited passport and there are several ways to make this happen. The standard government time frame for expediting is 2 to 3 weeks for an additional charge, whereas the private services providers can make this happen in one to two business days if needed. This comes with an additional fee above what the government charges for the passport to be issued.
Two photographs will be needed in order to complete the application process and these should be in color and identical. These really should be done by a photographer that understands the exact requirements from the government for these types of pictures. There are normally local options such as some smaller photographers and even nearby pharmacies that can make this happen for a nominal fee.
For renewals, any minor that was under the age of 16 at the time the passport was first issued will need to reappear at a local office in order to get it renewed. If the child was 16 at the time of issue, then it is possible for them to renew by mail rather than have to go into a local passport agency. They will need to have their old passport handy as it is turned in with new photos and a completed renewal application. If the expedited service in necessary, then they can either choose the government wait time of two to three weeks or one of the online services that can shorten that wait time greatly.
Any way you look at it, a passport for minors
has to be applied for in person if they are under the age of 17. If
they were lucky enough to be 16 when their initial passport was issued,
then the renewal options are greater by being able to either go online
or through the mail. If having the passport expedited
is the only option they have due to scheduling, then either the
government option or the private services may be utilized, depending on
the speed that the passport needs to be returned.
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