BajaNomad

Children and visas

brewer - 5-8-2014 at 07:14 PM

So last time down, they would not stamp my 8 year old son's visa because his passport was expired. We had his birth certificate. We merely had the passports for I D really.

It was a Sunday and the woman had no jefe to ask about this. I asked about little babies even, and she said they need a passport too. Really?

It has always been my understanding that kids under 16 just need a birth certificate to get a visa. Has this changed?

We are heading down again in 1.5 weeks and I'll try again.

Bajaboy - 5-8-2014 at 07:24 PM

That's been the story for us....kids need a passport to get a visa. But, the immigration people never ask us why the kids don't have a visa, either. I wouldn't sweat it.

David K - 5-8-2014 at 07:26 PM

Under 18, they are your property! ;)

Bob and Susan - 5-9-2014 at 04:40 AM

ask if they can ADD the child to YOUR visa...I've done this in the past

durrelllrobert - 5-9-2014 at 08:02 AM

Don't know what your children look like but pets don't need a visa so......?

dasubergeek - 5-9-2014 at 09:53 AM

I can't speak for Mexico, but in Europe children must have their own, unexpired passports unless they are listed on the parents' passport.

daveB - 5-9-2014 at 10:37 AM

Children should have passports, they're good for 5 years, both parents should sign and application is done in person, both parents attending. If you need to fly on an airline you will need them for an international trip, children too (some would say "especially for" the children, as abduction issues are paramount.

DawnPatrol - 5-9-2014 at 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by daveB
Children should have passports, they're good for 5 years, both parents should sign and application is done in person, both parents attending. If you need to fly on an airline you will need them for an international trip, children too (some would say "especially for" the children, as abduction issues are paramount.


Amen to that... bottom line is no matter how young get your child a passport

mcfez - 5-9-2014 at 12:58 PM

..................U.S. citizen children under age 16 arriving by land from Canada or Mexico may present an original or certified copy of his or her birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or Certificate of Citizenship.

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/...

daveB - 5-22-2014 at 09:22 PM

Yes it's true. As Americans you will be able to enter your own country. You ( and the kids) live there. Going to Mexico may present a different situation. Yes, Baja is a bit different, a lot different actually.