The rules for children's passports have changed. Passport validity for children under 15 years of age will be five years or until they reach 18, whichever comes first. Learn about the new rules and fees.
New Passport Rules: Passport valid for children below 15 years for 5 years
If you have young children at home and are preparing to get passports for them, this news is useful. A major change has been made to passport regulations. According to the new rules, passports for children under 15 will be valid for five years.
However, there is one important condition: the passport will be valid for five years or until the child turns 18, whichever is earlier.
What are the new rules for children?
According to the new rule, a passport issued to a child under the age of 15 will be valid for a maximum of five years. However, if the child turns 18 before the age of 5, the passport will remain valid until the child reaches 18.
For example, if a child is 14 years old and their passport is issued, the normal validity period of 5 years applies. However, this validity period will expire once the child turns 18. However, in the case of a younger child, the 5-year period may be completed earlier, so the passport will remain valid for another 5 years.
Will children receive a 36-page passport?
Changes have also been made to the format of children's passports. Children will now receive a standard 36-page passport. This means that children's passports will have pages for foreign travel stamps and visas, just like a regular passport.
When applying for a passport, parents must ensure that the child's documents and information in the application are accurate. Specifically, the child's name, date of birth, and parental information should be free of errors.
Have passport fees changed?
The changes to passport rules aren't limited to validity and pages. Changes have also been made to passport fees. This means that when applying for a child's passport or applying for one, you'll need to consider the new fee structure. Passport fees vary depending on the type of passport and the application.
Therefore, before applying, check the current fee details on the official passport portal so that you do not face any problem at the time of application.
