Passports are necessary documents when it comes to international
travel. They allow an individual to enter a foreign country without much
trouble and also allow them to re-enter the United States. In the past
children used to be able to travel on their parents passports. Now,
however all infants and children are required to have their own travel
doc. A United States passport application for kids is very similar to an
adult application and is even subject to similar services like passport
expediting.
American Passports
Passports act as a travel document, allowing an individual to enter a
foreign country. Because they act as a form of identification the
process for obtaining one must be thorough. For this reason many
documents concerning origin of birth and identification are needed.
Adult Passports
Intent of travel is required to obtain a new passport. Once all these
documents are obtained and filled out properly a travel doc can be
applied for.The requirements for an adult passport include the actual
passport application, proof of U.S. Citizenship, such as a birth
certificate and proof of identity like a driver's license. Passport
photos are also required; they should follow the passport guidelines.
Proof Of Citizenship
Children's passports are subject to similar requirements. However
there are a few differences. The requirements include a new travel doc
application as well as proof of U.S. citizenship, in the form of a birth
certificate. Consent from both parents is needed as well. If only one
parent has sole custody than only that parent needs to consent. Passport
photos are needed as well as the intent of traveling.
Kid Passports
There are many services associated with passports. Passport renewals,
passport name changes, as well as adding pages to passports are all
services associated with the travel document. Passport renewals allow an
almost expired passport to be renewed. This is only for adult
passports. Children's travel doc are only valid for five years. Once the
five years is up a new childrens passport must be applied for. Passport
name changes are for those who have gotten married or may have gotten
divorced and are returning to their maiden name. Extra pages for a
passport add on to a very full passport ensuring that the passport can
still be used. All these services can be expedited as well.
Expedited Services
Passports take about 6 to 8 weeks to arrive. Sometimes this is way
too long to satisfy travel needs.
For this reason expedited passport
services are offered. These services can ensure passport's delivery in
as less as 24 hours, barring any initial issues with the application and
documents. Many private passport agencies offer expediting services.
These prices range depending on how quickly it is needed as well as the
agency involved. These prices are also on top of the regular travel doc
application fee.
