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Can babies travel without passport?

Every US citizen, regardless of age, must have a passport to travel abroad. Newborn babies, infants, and toddlers all need a passport to leave and enter another country. Just as if an adult was applying for a passport, babies must have Form DS-11 filled out and submitted.



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U.S. and Canadian citizen infants are not required to have a passport for travel by land or sea - although they are required to present a copy of a birth certificate and, if not traveling with both parents, the Department of State suggest a consent letter accompany the other parent(s) due to the rise in instances of ...

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Children. TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling within the United States.

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If you are departing from a U.S. port and returning to the same U.S. port, passports are not required for U.S. citizens. All children 15 years of age or younger need only an original or copy of their state-issued birth certificate.

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For U.S. citizens: For Round Trip cruises from the U.S. that DO NOT include Panama or Colombia, U.S. citizens 17 and under will be able to present either an original, notarized or certified copy of their birth certificate, or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad issues by DOS AND a valid Government Issued ID.

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Every US citizen, regardless of age, must have a passport to travel abroad. Newborn babies, infants, and toddlers all need a passport to leave and enter another country. Just as if an adult was applying for a passport, babies must have Form DS-11 filled out and submitted.

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An infant is considered fit to fly if:
  • You can produce a passenger medical form, also known as a medical release for travel, signed by a physician stating that the baby is healthy enough to fly.
  • You have a copy of the baby's birth certificate as proof of age.


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If you're traveling internationally with anyone under 18, you may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter of Consent or permission for the child's travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present. A passport is required for all international travel.

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A passport is required to fly domestically in the UK if you have no other suitable form of photo ID. Nothing to do with immigration requirements. Infants do not need to produce ID,so you are ok. No form of ID required for anyone on BA domestics.

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If you apply by post, you must send:
  • 2 new photos of your child.
  • the child's full birth or adoption certificate (the one with parent's details on it)
  • proof that your child has British nationality (for example a British registration certificate, parent's passport details or parent's birth certificates)


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When can a baby fly internationally on a plane? In general, pediatricians recommend that newborns not fly until their respiratory and immune systems are fully developed. This often means that a newborn should not fly until they're three to six months old.

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For sailings departing from U.S. homeports, an official US state-issued Birth Certificate is also accepted.

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Places to cruise without a passport
  • Alaska-Canada. Wait a minute, you're thinking. ...
  • The Bahamas. The Bahamas is a Caribbean nation of islands and a popular cruise destination. ...
  • Bermuda. ...
  • U.S. Northeast-Canada. ...
  • Other Caribbean islands. ...
  • Mexico.


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U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL), a government-issued birth certificate (issued by the Vital Records Department in the state where he or she was born) or passport, and if 16 or older, a government ...

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Lap infant fares on international flights Most international flights allow children under 2 to fly as lap children, but with one big difference — it's usually not 100% free. Typically, if you're flying on a revenue ticket, you must pay the taxes and fees for your lap infant plus, in some cases, 10% of the fare.

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From birth, your baby will need a passport for any trip where you leave the UK. Their passport is valid for five years, so it's worth bearing in mind whether any older siblings might need a renewal soon too .

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We're here to take you and your family wherever you need to go. Infants or children under 2 years of age can travel on the lap of an adult for free (within the United States) or at a reduced fare (for international travel).

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