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Passports for babiesObtaining a passport for your baby does not need to be a stressful experience. We have put together what you will need to consider.
1|2 Passport basics It's not difficult to get a passport for your child but you need to ensure that you leave enough time between applying for it and the departure date for your holiday! People often forget about passports until a few months or weeks before they are meant to go away, which can cause stress for everyone involved. Normally, passport applications can be turned around within two or three weeks from when you've sent the application off but during peak times - such as school holidays (particularly the summer and Christmas breaks) - this can be considerably longer. You also need to factor in time to prepare all the necessary paperwork that goes with an application. So if you want to go away in July, for example, you'd best apply by May at the latest. babyworld tip: Try to plan as far ahead as possible to avoid stress. Apply for passports for summer holidays in the preceding winter or spring, or in spring or summer for winter holidays. Passport requirements
For your child's first five-year passport you'll need: babyworld tip: There are more guidelines for parents and children born outside the UK. Please visit the IPS website for more information or call the Passport Adviceline on 0870 521 0410. 1|2 Where to next?
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