| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
Here, you will find detailed answers to many of most common immigration questions. |
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| 34. | How do I get a U.S. passport for my child under
18? | | | | | | If your child is under 14, then: |
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| Both parents or legal guardians, can apply for your child |  | | •
| Your child need not appear in person | | | • |
New legislation requires both parents' or legal guardians' consent for applications for minors under age 14 | | | •
| Both parents or legal guardians must show current, valid ID | | | •
| If you do not have acceptable ID, someone with current, valid ID must vouch for you |
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| | | If your child is under 17, then: | | | |
| | | • | Your parental consent may be requested |
| | • | Your child must appear in person |
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| 35. | How do I sign my child's U.S. passport if my child is too young to sign? |
| | | | | In the space provided for the signature, the mother or father must print the child's name and sign their own name. Then, in parenthesis by the
parent's name, write the word (mother) or (father). |
| 36. | Who should maintain a valid U.S. passport? | | | |
| | Passport Services recommends that the following U.S. citizens maintain valid U.S. passports. Those: | | | |
| | | • | With family living or traveling abroad | |
| • | Thinking about a vacation abroad | |
| • | With a job that could require international travel |
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| On this topic Citizenship |
N-25, N-426, N-643,
N-300, N-470, N-643 Supplement A,
N-336, N-565, N-644,
N-400, N-600, N-648
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