To answer the question very directly -- yes, no matter the age, babies need passports. If you're planning on traveling internationally with a 2 week old, 6 month old, 5 year old, if they are a minor, they still need a passport. Now we'll get into some of the steps for going out and getting baby's first passport.
It takes at least 4 to 6 weeks to receive the passport in the mail.
The answer to this question is that your child can get a passport at any age. There is no age restriction placed on when an individual can obtain a passport. Everybody including children traveling outside the US must possess a valid child's passport for a loop cruise by boat from the US to Canada.
I/ We affirm that the particulars given above are of ___________________________ (name of the child) son/daughter of Shri ___________________________ and Smt. ________________________________ of whom I/we am/are the Parents/Single Parent / Applicant Parent/ Guardians. He/She is a Citizen of India.
Sorry to all you pre-planners, but you can't apply for a passport before you give birth. But as soon as you do, and you feel up to the task, you should apply for your infant's passport. Getting one takes just as long as anyone else's, and current wait times for a first-time passport range from 10 to 13 weeks.
There is no minimum age for obtaining a passport in India. A passport can be issued to an individual of any age, including newborns, provided the necessary documents are submitted.
Processing Times Routine: 4-6 weeks Expedited: 2-3 weeks and an extra $60 Urgent Travel: See our Get my Passport Fast page.
If passport will be claimed by mother, claimant must present original DFA issued receipt and valid ID. If passport will be claimed by father, claimant must present original DFA issued receipt, valid ID and PSA documents indicating proof of parental authority over the minor.
If passport will be claimed by mother, claimant must present original DFA issued receipt and valid ID. If passport will be claimed by father, claimant must present original DFA issued receipt, valid ID and PSA documents indicating proof of parental authority over the minor.