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Tiếng Việt Many families take their children on trips. However, many people are still unsure whether do children need passports to go abroad. If your family is planning a trip, read this article. You will find out if you need to get a passport for your children when traveling abroad.
Children must have passports to go abroad
Information on issuing passports for children
All passengers, when checking in for international flights, must present a passport or travel document, and other documents valid for entry and exit according to the law, such as: separate visa, permanent resident card, temporary resident card (collectively referred to as passport).
Passengers who are children are no exception. You can apply for a separate passport for the child or have it included in the parent's passport to have all the necessary documents for international flight check-in.
The application file for a child's passport must include the birth certificate and a declaration form signed by the parents. For children under 14 years old, the issued passport will be valid for no more than 5 years and cannot be renewed.
Additionally, these children can opt to be included in their parents' passports if needed. For children over 14 years old, the issued passport will be valid for no more than 10 years and cannot be renewed.
Anyone going abroad needs a passport
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Documents for applying for a passport for children traveling abroad.
A form for applying for an ordinary passport for children can be downloaded online. A passport application form with confirmation from the local commune or town police, and photos must be stamped on the border of each person.
Parents must apply for passports for their children
The procedure for applying for a passport for children is very simple and easy. So, don't hesitate to get a passport for your children.
Notes when applying for passports for children
In the case of including the child in the parent's passport, you need to provide a copy of the birth certificate and bring the original passport for comparison, along with 4 photos sized 3 × 4 cm.
For the case of applying for a separate passport, submit 01 passport application form as above, with the signature of the father or mother on the form, a copy of the birth certificate, and 4 photos of 4x6 cm.
For cases where parents are not present, the foster parent or guardians will sign the application form. (proof of guardianship or legal parentage must be provided).
Children can be issued passports along with their parents.
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Where to get a passport for children in Vietnam
To get a passport, you can submit your application at the Passport Application Reception Department of the Immigration Management Division under the provincial/city police.
If the child is temporarily residing in Hanoi or Saigon, apply for a passport at the Immigration Management Division of that city's police.
For cases of applying for a Vietnamese passport for children under 14 years old abroad, you can go to the Vietnamese Consulate and Embassy.
Passport application locations are clearly defined.
Passport result waiting time
Passport application reception hours are from Monday to Friday every week.The total time to process a child's passport is usually no more than 14 working days from the date the application is received.
The place where the passport application is received will be the place where the passport is issued, belonging to the Immigration Management Division of the provincial/city police where you reside.
Passport collection hours are during working days from Monday to Friday every week (except public holidays).
The fee for a child's passport is 200,000 VND.
Passport for children
We hope the information we have provided above has answered your questions.do children need passports to go abroad. Wish you a happy trip abroad.
