Both parents/guardians must authorize the issuance of the child's passport. The best way to do this is for both parents/guardians to go with the child in person to apply for the passport.
Traveling by land or sea Under age 16: present the child's. U.S. passport, or. An original or a certified copy of their birth certificate, or. A Certificate of Naturalization, or. A Consular Report of Birth Abroad. Age 16 or over: show a U.S. passport or Trusted Traveler Program card.
If you were age 16 or older when we issued your passport, your passport is valid for 10 years. If you were under 16 when we issued your passport, your passport is valid for 5 years. Find the Issue Date of your passport on the data page of your passport book or on the front of your passport card.
Apply as a 16 or 17 Year Old. Most applicants who are age 16-17 must apply in person using Form DS-11. Passports for applicants 16 and older are valid for 10 years. You must show one legal parent or guardian is aware you are applying.
Both parents/guardians must appear in person with the minor and provide consent, authorizing passport issuance to the minor.
Steps to Apply Fill Out Form DS-11 and Print It. Get Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (and a photocopy) ... Show That One Parent Is Aware You Are Applying. Get a Photo ID (and a photocopy) ... Provide a Photo. Calculate Fees. Find Location to Apply. Track your Application Status.
Passports for Minors Under 16 Children need evidence of citizenship. Parents/guardians need proof of parental relationship. NOTE: Children's passports are only valid for 5 years. They are not "renewable": When a child's passport expires, you must apply for a new passport for them.
Confirmed Passport Appointment. Minors applying for a passport should be accompanied by the parent/s or legal guardian. Duly-Accomplished Passport Application Form. Birth Certificate (BC) / Report of Birth (ROB) ... Proof of Current Philippine Citizenship. ID of either Parent or Legal Guardian. Supporting Documents.
Both parents must appear or Applying parent submits second parents notarized Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent, consenting to passport issuance for child, along with a photocopy of the non-appearing parent's identification, photocopy of the ID must be provided on plain white, 8.5”x11” standard paper showing the front ...
Most applicants who are age 16-17 must apply in person using Form DS-11. Passports for applicants 16 and older are valid for 10 years. You must show one legal parent or guardian is aware you are applying.