brewer
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Children and visas
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.
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Bajaboy
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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.
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David K
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Under 18, they are your property! 
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Bob and Susan
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ask if they can ADD the child to YOUR visa...I've done this in the past
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durrelllrobert
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Don't know what your children look like but pets don't need a visa so......?
Bob Durrell
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dasubergeek
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I can't speak for Mexico, but in Europe children must have their own, unexpired passports unless they are listed on the parents' passport.
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daveB
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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.
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DawnPatrol
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| Quote: | 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
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mcfez
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..................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/...
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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daveB
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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.
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