Does a baby need a passport to travel to Europe?

Regardless of age, all children need a valid passport for air travel to another country. The application process for children under the age of 16 needs to be completed in person.



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Traveling internationally with a birth certificate U.S. Infants and children will need to have a passport to leave the United States, even if they are only a few weeks old. This is because every US citizen, regardless of age, is required to have a valid passport when traveling outside 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 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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Minors who travel with an identity document and are not accompanied by a parent will need the authorization of one of their parents. Family members who are not nationals of a Member State of the European Union or of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland may enter with a valid passport.

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If you are flying internationally then you will need a passport for your baby. (Note: if you are flying within the United States you will not need a passport for your infant).

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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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If you travel internationally, your baby needs their own ticket. Your baby is allowed to travel sitting on your lap with an extension seat belt supplied by the airline. For long-haul flights, check if you can book a bassinet for your baby to sleep in.

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All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.

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A child travel consent form allows a minor to travel alone or with another person or group. It is written by one or both parents and can be used for domestic or international travel.

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Original U.S. State Certified Birth Certificate or a certified copy; or an original Consular Birth Abroad Certificate from the U.S. State Department. Read more about birth certificate requirements. Guests age 15 and under are NOT required to have a photo ID, just the birth certificate.

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While not all cruise lines require passport books, some may ask you to present a valid one. Standard Cruises: These cruises start or end at non-U.S. ports, and travelers must thus have valid passport books. Like with air travel, the passport requirement applies to travelers of all ages.

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