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Apply for a Child’s Passport (Under Age 18)
Children under age 18 have a different passport application process than adults.
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Learn how to get a passport for your child. Passports for children under age 16 are valid for 5 years and cannot be renewed.
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People age 16-17 can follow these steps to get a new passport.
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Find information for parents who are concerned another parent will abduct their child to a foreign country.
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If you plan to travel internationally with minors, be aware of the requirements.
Citizenship for children born abroad
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A child born abroad can obtain U.S. citizenship at birth if they meet several requirements.
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Eligible children who were born or adopted abroad and who did not obtain citizenship at birth can obtain U.S. citizenship before age 18 under the Child Citizenship Act.