Adding a child

Children of any age can have their own passports. You can have children under the age of 16 added to your passport, provided you are their legal guardian. Some countries, however, require children to have their own passports at a younger age. A travel agency, or the embassy or consulate in the country in question, can provide you with information on this.

 

In order to establish the child's identity, he or she must be present when you apply. You need to bring a passport photo of the child that is a good likeness and complies with the Photo Matrix (2007 Model). Also, if applicable, you will have to submit written permission from the other legal guardian and proof of his or her identity, even if your child is already included in your current passport!

 

If the child is added when the parent or guardian applies for a passport for himself or herself, the information will be printed in the document. If the child is added once the passport has been issued, a special sticker is affixed to the parent or guardian's travel document. The waiting time for adding a child is the same as for a passport. Your child does not need to be present when you collect the passport.