Kids and passports

**MissDisney** · 11-06-2006

FYI... our travel agent told us that to take our kids to Mexico in February, we will now be required to present passports for them, instead of the usual birth certificates. Also, the Candian rules ar echanging too in the next year, where everyone will need a passport to fly into Canada.

Just wanted to let you all know, in case you want to go outside the country (DLP or DLT?) any time soon... it takes some effort, money and time to get passports for kids!

jenbarnwell · 11-06-2006

Thanks for the info.

rlcarmichael · 11-06-2006

Any where outside US including Mexico, Bahamas, & Cananda will require passports. Birth certificates and drivers licenses will no longer be accepted as proof. Yes, even the kiddies. Adult passports are valid for 10 years and kids are 5 years.

One more step in "winning" our war on terror. Thank god they wouldn't THINK of forging passports.

Was supposed to have been in effect already but was pushed back to 2007.

woohoo · 11-06-2006

we were told that it is now June of 2009 if you are on a cruise- but if you fly in and out of ANY country a passport is now required- We had to get them for all of us including the baby. And now the laws are changed yet again- what a waste of $$ for us!

unamadreditre · 11-06-2006

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Originally Posted by woohoo

we were told that it is now June of 2009 if you are on a cruise- but if you fly in and out of ANY country a passport is now required- We had to get them for all of us including the baby. And now the laws are changed yet again- what a waste of $$ for us!

I've never had a passport.

Are they expensive?

Are kids cheaper than adults?

I don't get out much.

dac921 · 11-06-2006

That is true, that started 12/31/2005.

KarenT · 11-06-2006

We have them for ourselves and kids, DD(6) and DS(1).
Children's passports are a little less than adults. I think when we got our it was around $80.00 for an adult. Child maybe 10- 20 less. You can do it at your local post office. They have all the prices and info there.

With all the security issues in airports we bring them whenever we fly, in or out of the US. It just makes it easier . JMO!

woohoo · 11-06-2006

I have bad news- it was almost $100 per person when all was said and done with pic fees and postal fees and application fees and so on- and the kids are only good for 5 years!! At least now I can go places i could not before-

KarenT · 11-06-2006

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Originally Posted by KarenT

We have them for ourselves and kids, DD(6) and DS(1).
Children's passports are a little less than adults. I think when we got our it was around $80.00 for an adult. Child maybe 10- 20 less. You can do it at your local post office. They have all the prices and info there.

With all the security issues in airports we bring them whenever we fly, in or out of the US. It just makes it easier . JMO!

We got the adult ones and DDs a few years back so maybe it was less then!
I just did DS over the summer and I rememeber it being a little less the the adults!

leslieh · 11-06-2006

Thanks for the info. Interestingly, my passport was not considered acceptable proof of US citizenship when we moved here to NC and I had to get my NC driver's license!! What did they want? A social security card.

We have had six exchange students/ au pairs who were each granted a social security card. None of them were US citizens. Go figure...

rlcarmichael · 11-07-2006

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Originally Posted by leslieh

Thanks for the info. Interestingly, my passport was not considered acceptable proof of US citizenship when we moved here to NC and I had to get my NC driver's license!! What did they want? A social security card.

We have had six exchange students/ au pairs who were each granted a social security card. None of them were US citizens. Go figure...

And half of the 9/11 hijackers had Virginia Driver's Licenses as I recall. Needless to say things have tightened ID wise at VA DMV since then.

woohoo · 11-07-2006

What I dont understand is why the baby is not on a year to year basis- he will not look the same in two years at all! And why cant we just update the info for limited $$ why do I have to pay for the kids all over again in 5 years?

**MissDisney** · 11-08-2006

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Originally Posted by woohoo

What I dont understand is why the baby is not on a year to year basis- he will not look the same in two years at all! And why cant we just update the info for limited $$ why do I have to pay for the kids all over again in 5 years?

I didn't think about that... a baby WILL look different! Anybody could use any baby passport... hmmm.

tonksky · 11-09-2006

I find the passport forms kinda confusing.

Can someplace like AAA help with them? I'd gladly pay a fee for someone else to do them!
My DH and I need passports because we're planning a trip to St. Croix next year. It's a US territory, but we figure it's best to have one. Anybody know if we really do need one or not?

dixie · 11-09-2006

We've had big changes too with the Passport service, including having babies passports and the introduction of bio metric passports for USA entry. Of course this is all since the terrorist attacks and everyone is Ok with this if it makes a difference to safety. However, the UK Passport Office is so fussy that the form and photo have to be perfect that there has been quite alot in the media about this.

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Upstairs in the GF Gingerbread House Posts: 7,538	Kids and passports FYI... our travel agent told us that to take our kids to Mexico in February, we will now be required to present passports for them, instead of the usual birth certificates. Also, the Candian rules ar echanging too in the next year, where everyone will need a passport to fly into Canada. Just wanted to let you all know, in case you want to go outside the country (DLP or DLT?) any time soon... it takes some effort, money and time to get passports for kids! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Team Jake If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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jenbarnwell I need to get a life besides MouseBuzz!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,502	Re: Kids and passports Thanks for the info. __________________ Jen # 2 http://www.myspace.com/jenvance1 2008 ~ Feb ~ Caribbean Beach and off-site ALL by ourselves!! 2007 ~ Sept ~ Coronado Springs Resort with family and Mom 2007 ~ Jan. ~ Pop Century with the family 2006 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort with DMIL 2005 ~ WDW ~ off-site with my sisters I MouseBuzz, these are the people I have met so far: JEN!! MY BFF!, Erin ( I Erin), Cavey and Lil, Gingita, Empress Jenny, Bali, Catfish, Mickaholic, and Soundgod. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's first Trip!!! 30 days 7 hours 3 minutes

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rlcarmichael Send $$ need more points! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,552	Re: Kids and passports Any where outside US including Mexico, Bahamas, & Cananda will require passports. Birth certificates and drivers licenses will no longer be accepted as proof. Yes, even the kiddies. Adult passports are valid for 10 years and kids are 5 years. One more step in "winning" our war on terror. Thank god they wouldn't THINK of forging passports. Was supposed to have been in effect already but was pushed back to 2007. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT & SSR; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP) (now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: MVMCP! 10 days 20 hours 8 minutes

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,707	Re: Kids and passports we were told that it is now June of 2009 if you are on a cruise- but if you fly in and out of ANY country a passport is now required- We had to get them for all of us including the baby. And now the laws are changed yet again- what a waste of $$ for us! __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans"

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Kids and passports We have them for ourselves and kids, DD(6) and DS(1). Children's passports are a little less than adults. I think when we got our it was around $80.00 for an adult. Child maybe 10- 20 less. You can do it at your local post office. They have all the prices and info there. With all the security issues in airports we bring them whenever we fly, in or out of the US. It just makes it easier . JMO!

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,707	Re: Kids and passports I have bad news- it was almost $100 per person when all was said and done with pic fees and postal fees and application fees and so on- and the kids are only good for 5 years!! At least now I can go places i could not before- __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans"

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leslieh Drawing a blank here... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 1,556	Re: Kids and passports Thanks for the info. Interestingly, my passport was not considered acceptable proof of US citizenship when we moved here to NC and I had to get my NC driver's license!! What did they want? A social security card. We have had six exchange students/ au pairs who were each granted a social security card. None of them were US citizens. Go figure... __________________ Leslie Avatar: BLT- WDW is building my other home! 1974,1998,1999,2000- offsite 2001- offsite, Caribbean Beach Resort 2002- offsite, POR 2003- offsite, Coronado Springs 2004- Pop Century, Fort Wilderness, POFQ 2005- off-site 2006- Pop Century, offsite, Pop Century again 2007- Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, offsite, Wilderness Lodge 2008- Pop Century, Animal Kingdom, BW, offsite, Poly, FW Cabins, BCV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Two more WDW trips in 2008... 18 days 5 hours 3 minutes

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,707	Re: Kids and passports What I dont understand is why the baby is not on a year to year basis- he will not look the same in two years at all! And why cant we just update the info for limited $$ why do I have to pay for the kids all over again in 5 years? __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans"

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tonksky Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 313	Re: Kids and passports I find the passport forms kinda confusing. Can someplace like AAA help with them? I'd gladly pay a fee for someone else to do them! My DH and I need passports because we're planning a trip to St. Croix next year. It's a US territory, but we figure it's best to have one. Anybody know if we really do need one or not? __________________ ~Laura~ "...Nine pieces of whatever we happen to have in our pockets at the time"? Oh, yes. That sounds very piratey.

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 1,816	Re: Kids and passports We've had big changes too with the Passport service, including having babies passports and the introduction of bio metric passports for USA entry. Of course this is all since the terrorist attacks and everyone is Ok with this if it makes a difference to safety. However, the UK Passport Office is so fussy that the form and photo have to be perfect that there has been quite alot in the media about this. __________________ Counting down to next year! trip 22 here we come!!!!!!!!!heart: My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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