All children under age 16 must appear in person with both parents or guardians and apply using form ds11. A passport card is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. Passports are nontransferable identification documents that are issued by the united states state department for the purpose of travel and identification. Both parentsguardians must authorize the issuance of a childs passport. The bearer is a united states national and not a united states citizen. You will not have to pay any fees if you paid the fees when you applied for your limited passport unless you request expedited service.
The best way to give consent is for both parentsguardians to go with the child when applying. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The book measures 4 14 x 5 12 inches and has 24 pages. Submit the following by mail if in the united states or in person at an embassyconsulate if overseas.
The department of homeland security provides information on the passport application process, obtaining a visa, border crossing documents. Apply for a passport card united states department of state. How will the completed passport book andor passport card be sent to me. Passport books and cards are alternatives to a stateissued id. If you are thinking about applying for or renewing a u. Passport books a guide on all united states passport books. A passport book is required for all international travel by air. To enter the united states at land border crossings or sea portsofentry from canada, mexico, the caribbean, and bermuda, you can use a passport book or a passport card. United states passports are passports issued to citizens and nationals of the united states of. Entering the united states at land border crossings and sea portsofentry from. Only available for passport book applicants in the united states not canada.
Passport application status due to public health measures to prevent the spread of covid19, we suspended offering expedited service on march 19, 2020. This service is not available for passport card applicants. Child passport how to get a passport for a minor u. Children under 16 united states department of state.
After the 10year passport has been expired for 5 years, you cannot renew it and you must apply in person using form ds11 if you want a new passport. Children who are too young for a drivers license or other state id, or other non drivers who want a wallet sized id document, can also use the. The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under u. To allow imaginations to soar the inside pages have been left blank. Passport applications for children under 16 have special requirements. Passports for children under age 16 are only valid for 5 years. You can apply for both a passport book and passport card at the same time using either form ds11 apply in person or form ds82 renew by mail must be eligible. Similarly, a passport application could cover a child traveling with his or her mother. You should expect significant delays if you applied for or renewed your passport and requested routine service.