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Does a 2 month old baby need a passport to travel?

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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The answer is yes: Every person, no matter how young, needs a passport if she will be leaving one country and entering another. Unfortunately, even in the digital age, getting a baby a passport isn't a one-click process.

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If just traveling with friends or family, 16–18-year-olds will need a passport - as will all other U.S. and Canadian citizens over the age of 15. If traveling by air, an unexpired Passport is required for everyone, including infants.

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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. However, these dates can vary greatly from child to child.

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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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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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