What happens if a child's passport expires?
What happens if a child's passport expires? You cannot renew your child's passport. If your child is under 16 and their passport has expired or will expire soon, you must submit a new application in person.
What is the 10 year rule for passports?
A limited-validity passport is any regular passport that is issued for less than the full validity period (10 years for those 16 and older and 5 years for children under 16). The process to apply for a full-validity passport depends on the reason the limited-validity passport was issued.
At what age does a child need a passport?
International Travel. Regardless of age, all children need a valid passport for air travel to another country. The application process for children under the age of 16 needs to be completed in person. To fill out this application, at least one parents needs to appear.
How long is a passport valid after expiration?
If you were age 16 or older when your passport was issued, your passport is valid for 10 years. If you were under 16 when your passport was issued, your passport is valid for 5 years.
Does a 2 month old baby need a passport to travel?
Every US citizen, regardless of age, must have a passport to travel abroad. Newborn babies, infants, and toddlers all need a passport to leave and enter another country. Just as if an adult was applying for a passport, babies must have Form DS-11 filled out and submitted.