Baby Passport?

Question

I've just been the rest of the week off as a short notice holiday and would love to go away somewhere. Only problem is the baby hasnt got a passport. Is there any chance we can still go abroad somewhere??

Answer 1

If you are in Europe and want to travel through Europe, your passport and the baby's birth certificate should be enough to prove you are the parents.
If in America and travelling through America, no passport is necessary.

Answer 2

Not possible to add the baby to your passport or get the child a passport unless you have the time and money to stand in line at the regional passport center and get it in a day. I would suggest someplace closer to home this time and apply for baby's passport while you are off. Current wait time is approaching 4-6 months unless travel is imminent.

Answer 3

yep, your baby needs a passport
but you can get one done quickly in one of the passport offices around the country, i know there's one in newport cause my boyfriend had to go there! they do them in a few hours, but it's about £80 if i remember rightly.
you will need to make an appintment with them and bring with you the application and photos.
not all places that do passports do baby passport photos, so check carefully.
if you've only got a week off, you may want to stay in the country, it's a lot less hassle...
good luck! x

Answer 4

Nope, babies can no longer be added to parents passports, it needs one of its own, you will not be allowed to take baby on any plane or ferry without one, think about it....its essential a babe has a passport, otherwise anyone could take them in and out of the country and may not necessarily be their own child......

Answer 5

You have to get a passport for the baby, but only if you are going out of the USA.

Answer 6

No, your baby needs a passport. You can't add children onto your passport anymore.

Answer 7

In the Uk your baby has to have a separate passport.

Answer 8

The short answer is NO! Sorry you can't..but you could always head to one of the isle's like the Isle of White or Guernsey and Jersey.......If you are based in England then a fabulous time can be had in Scotland or Wales!!!

In the past babies and children could be included on a parent or guardian’s passport. The law has now changed and babies and children up to 16 who are not already on a parent’s or guardian's passport must have their own child passport if they are going to travel abroad.

In the UK, if your child is already included on your own or your partner's passport, she can carry on travelling abroad on that passport until it expires. However, if she's not included on someone else's passport, she'll need to get her own as, since October 1998, it's no longer been possible to include children on an adult's passport. Passport application forms are available from your local post office and you'll need to enclose your child's birth certificate plus two passport photos (one of them signed by a professional person, such as a doctor or teacher). The birth certificate will be returned along with her passport.

United Kingdom Passport Service
The United Kingdom Passport Service (UKPS) website assists new applicants and existing passport holders by providing information and online facilities for all aspects of application, renewal and amendments of passports for British nationals resident in the UK.

For more information call the national adviceline. If you need a passport urgently (or a replacement) you will have to go in person to the head office of the Agency.

Passports requirements and travel in the EU
If you are a UK citizen travelling anywhere outside the United Kingdom or Eire you will need your passport. Even if you travel within the European Union (where the free movement of people has been established under the Treaty of Maastricht), you will still need your passport. If you are from one of the other member countries of the European Union you can travel to member countries using your identity card instead of your passport.

Some countries of the European Union have signed the Shengen Agreement which has effectively removed all barriers between them. It is possible to travel from one country to another without any border controls at all. Passport and custom controls are used when you leave the Shengen Agreement area.

Although this sounds simple, the situation for UK citizens is slightly more complicated. Each member country of the EU has to say which of its citizens are accepted as European citizens. Because the UK has not approved some nationals as full European citizens, you need to be clear on your position travelling to Europe.

If you are a British Dependent Territories citizen, a British Overseas citizen, British National, British Subject or British Protected Person, then your position may be slightly different and you may need a visa for some EU countries.

Applying for a passport
Applying for a passport can take a while, especially in high season - spring or early summer. So if you plan to travel abroad leave plenty of time to get your passport. You can telephone the passport office for details of processing times (see telephone numbers listed). You will need to pick up an application form from the post office. Fill it in and send it to the passport office nearest to you.

Post Offices and Worldchoice Travel will help you complete your applications for a small fee. Although this is an unofficial service, it may help to guarantee that your application is dealt with speedily.

It used to be possible to apply for a one year passport at the post office, known as the British Visitor's Passport. However this was abolished in January 1996. You now have to get a full ten year passport.

A normal passport is valid for ten years (or until all the pages are full with visa stamps) and costs £21. If you which to amend your existing passport, the cost is £11. If you plan to do a lot of travelling you can get a jumbo passport with 48 pages for £31 (the normal passport has 32 pages). If you have queries about passports you will find a lot of information in the Notes for Guidance which you get with the passport application form. These are available from your post office.

Authorising Photographs
The passport application form must be accompanied by two photos. The back of the photographs must be signed by one of the following people to confirm that you are the person in the picture. The person must have known you for a minimum of 2 years:

a professional person, eg; Doctor, teacher, lawyer
an MP
a magistrate
a Minister of Religion
a local councillor
a bank officer
a civil servant
a police officer.
Passports for children
Since October 5th 1998 all children are now required to hold their own passport if they travel abroad. This includes new born babies and children up to the age of 16. Children who appeared on an existing passport at the time of the change can continue to do so until:

the child reaches 16 years of age
the passport on which the child is included, expires
the passport on which the child is included is submitted for amendment.
For details of visa requirements in European countries, contact the embassies of the countries concerned. See the list of the London based embassies of European countries included in the website.

Statistics have shown that Black people are often more vulnerable to checks and delays at immigration and customs control. If you experience problems with immigration officers anywhere in Europe it is important to try and note their name, the times and details of the incident as quickly as possibly after the event. The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants can give you further advice and support.

Also useful is the leaflet Travelling in Europe if you are British published by the European Commission, July 1994 (Fact sheet number 12).

Helpline: 0870 521 0410
Address: London Passport Office, Globe House, 89 Eccleston Square, London, SW1V 1PN.
Website: http://www.ukpa.gov.uk/
Opening Hours: This national adviceline provides a single point of contact for all telephone callers and is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week

Answer 9

I think your baby can be added to your passport, you would have to contact home affairs

Answer 10

you can get ur baby registered on urs i think you can go to the passport office and have it done in one day.