{"id":20673,"date":"2025-11-11T18:24:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=20673"},"modified":"2025-11-11T18:25:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:55:04","slug":"does-a-newborn-need-a-passport-to-travel-internationally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/does-a-newborn-need-a-passport-to-travel-internationally\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a Newborn Need a Passport to Travel Internationally? A Complete Guide for Indian Expats!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_20674\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20674\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20674 size-full\" title=\"Does a Newborn Need a Passport to Travel Internationally\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Does-a-Newborn-Need-a-Passport.png\" alt=\"Does a Newborn Need a Passport to Travel Internationally\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Does-a-Newborn-Need-a-Passport.png 800w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Does-a-Newborn-Need-a-Passport-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Does-a-Newborn-Need-a-Passport-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Does-a-Newborn-Need-a-Passport-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Does-a-Newborn-Need-a-Passport-640x426.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Does-a-Newborn-Need-a-Passport-681x454.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Does-a-Newborn-Need-a-Passport-24x16.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Does-a-Newborn-Need-a-Passport-36x24.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Does-a-Newborn-Need-a-Passport-48x32.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Does-a-Newborn-Need-a-Passport-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Does-a-Newborn-Need-a-Passport-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20674\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an Indian expat living in the USA and planning to fly abroad with a newborn, one of the first questions on your mind is likely: <\/span><b>Does a newborn need a passport?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The short answer is yes &#8211; for international travel, your baby will generally require a valid passport, regardless of age. Below, you\u2019ll find a clear, informative guide to help you navigate the rules, especially those that apply in the USA, plus how to complete the application process and plan ahead for booking an international flight.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/does-a-newborn-need-a-passport-to-travel-internationally\/#Why_Does_a_Newborn_Need_a_Passport_to_Travel_Internationally\" title=\"Why Does a Newborn Need a Passport to Travel Internationally?\">Why Does a Newborn Need a Passport to Travel Internationally?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/does-a-newborn-need-a-passport-to-travel-internationally\/#US_Government_Rules_Policies_for_Passport_Applications_What_You_Should_Know\" title=\"US Government Rules &amp; Policies for Passport Applications: What You Should Know\">US Government Rules &amp; Policies for Passport Applications: What You Should Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/does-a-newborn-need-a-passport-to-travel-internationally\/#How_to_Apply_for_a_Passport_for_Your_Newborn\" title=\"How to Apply for a Passport for Your Newborn\">How to Apply for a Passport for Your Newborn<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/does-a-newborn-need-a-passport-to-travel-internationally\/#Booking_the_International_Flight_and_Additional_Planning_Tips\" title=\"Booking the International Flight and Additional Planning Tips\">Booking the International Flight and Additional Planning Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_a_Newborn_Need_a_Passport_to_Travel_Internationally\"><\/span><b>Why Does a Newborn Need a Passport to Travel Internationally?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you book international flight tickets, whether heading to India or elsewhere, airlines and immigration authorities must confirm each traveller\u2019s nationality and identity. A newborn traveling overseas is no exception. Even if they\u2019re just a few weeks old, you\u2019ll need to carry a passport for the little one before departure. If you\u2019re wondering if a newborn needs a passport to fly, the answer remains yes for air travel between countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the USA, U.S. citizens and permanent residents must present a passport book (or sometimes a passport card for land\/sea travel) to depart internationally and to re-enter the country. According to official guidance, children under 16 receive passports valid for five years, and both parents (or guardians) must appear in person for initial issuance.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/under-16.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Indian expats based in the USA, the matter is slightly more complex if the newborn is U.S. born or intends to travel on an Indian passport. You\u2019ll want to verify both U.S. and Indian authorities\u2019 requirements if your baby will travel between both countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US_Government_Rules_Policies_for_Passport_Applications_What_You_Should_Know\"><\/span><b>US Government Rules &amp; Policies for Passport Applications: What You Should Know<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the United States, the State Department sets out clear rules for infants and children:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every applicant under age 16 must have a <\/span><b>passport application completed in person<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at an acceptance facility, and the child must appear in person too.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><b>Form DS-11<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for first-time passports. You should not sign the form until instructed by the agent.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit your child\u2019s certified U.S. birth certificate or equivalent proof of citizenship, plus photocopies and evidence of the parental relationship.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both parents or guardians should provide valid photo ID and must appear unless one parent provides notarized consent via Form DS-3053.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A newborn\u2019s passport for children under 16 will generally be valid for <\/span><b>5 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not the full 10 years adult passports receive.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/global.utexas.edu\/passport\/minors?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per recent changes in the U.S. immigration policy, if you are an Indian expat with temporary visas like H-1B or L-1 status, your baby is not automatically granted U.S. citizenship.\u00a0 However, for the baby to hold an Indian passport, further steps via the Indian Consulate apply (see below).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_a_Passport_for_Your_Newborn\"><\/span><b>How to Apply for a Passport for Your Newborn<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a general step-by-step for U.S. citizens &#8211; followed by tips for Indian expats with a newborn in the USA:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps (U.S. passport):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete Form DS-11 but do <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not sign<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> until at the passport facility.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/need-passport\/under-16.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather documents: certified newborn birth certificate, photo of the child (per specs), both parents\u2019 IDs, proof of parental relationship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both parents appear with the baby at a passport acceptance center. If one parent cannot attend, include Form DS-3053.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the application and execution fees. Standard processing times vary &#8211; expedited service is available at extra cost. As per <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TSG<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once issued, your baby\u2019s passport is ready for use for international travel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>If your baby is born in the USA to Indian-citizen parents and you wish to apply for an Indian passport:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need to register the birth at the Indian Mission (consulate) in the USA.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit the Indian child passport application along with documents like U.S. birth certificate, parents\u2019 Indian passports\/visas, and consular registration.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be aware that some rules apply around dual citizenship and OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) status if the child later holds a U.S. passport.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booking_the_International_Flight_and_Additional_Planning_Tips\"><\/span><b>Booking the International Flight and Additional Planning Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your newborn\u2019s passport is sorted, you\u2019re one step closer to booking your travel. When you go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/international-flight-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book international flight tickets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, keep the following in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use platforms that allow you to add infant passenger details and seat preferences.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose appropriate fare classes as many airlines give infants a reduced fare when seated on a parent\u2019s lap.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm your baby\u2019s name, date of birth, and passport details exactly as in the documents &#8211; mismatches cause delays.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring extra documentation like the baby\u2019s birth certificate or Indian mission registration if applicable, especially when traveling on two passports.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider flight timing with your baby\u2019s schedule, look for direct or short-layover routes to ease the experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an Indian expat in the USA and are planning to travel with your newborn, then the\u00a0 answer to \u2018Does a newborn need a passport to travel internationally?\u2019<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a clear yes. If you\u2019re flying to India or anywhere else, just make sure that you\u2019ve followed the U.S. government\u2019s steps for passport issuance. Also, check specific Indian consular rules if applying for an Indian passport or OCI. So, plan it properly and book smartly to make your little one\u2019s travel journey easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Disclaimer: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Eagle claims no credit for the images featured on its blog site. All the visual content is copyrighted to its respective owners only. We mention the source name of the image whenever possible and found. However, if we miss acknowledging the owner\u2019s source, please contact us. In case, owners don\u2019t want us to use their images, we will remove them promptly. 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