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Id for kids?
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marine1
New Member
yes they will need their passports and birth certificates. airlines is tightening it again. wdw will only need their passports showing them who the kids belong to. just as a formality nothing to be worried about. we have had some attempted kidnappings recently so any id would be helpful.
baz212
New Member
Why would a kid need a passport unless it's the cruise or you are coming from out of the country? Passports are expensive and currentlt take a very long time to get with new regulations.
CAPTAIN HOOK
Well-Known Member
1) Check with your airline
2) I very much doubt it
2) I very much doubt it
Nansafan
Active Member
Last time I flew anyone 16 or older needed a government issued ID i.e. drivers license, state ID, passport etc. Anyone under 16 were not required to show identification. Disney has never asked any of the children traveling with me for an ID. When my son started traveling without me (his uncle would take him to WDW) I got him an Illinois State ID just so that he had identification in case of emergency. He was 9 then. The Sky Cap was really cute that trip too. I dropped them off at curbside check-in and my brother and cousin showed their ID so my son showed his too. The Sky Cap checked all ID's and said "Thank you Mr. Kriescher" to my son like he was some big shot executive type and here was this dorky looking 9 year old boy.
Jessie&Buzz
Active Member
We went to AAA and got our kids a photo id. They were 8 and 4. It was just a piece of paper that had their pic, info and was notorized. Nothing fancy. It was also free since we booked through AAA. Not one person asked for id for them. It was nice to have but not needed.
tigsmom
Well-Known Member
When we flew in March everyone needed to show a photo ID and that included my 12 y/o. She used her school issued ID. She was asked both here in NY and Orlando. Its a good idea for everyone to carry ID anyway, just in case the unthinkable happens.
KingStefan
Well-Known Member
When we travelled in Oct '07, my DD13 and DD9 had no ID at all, and were not asked for them. They have passports and certified birth certificates, but we just didn't think to bring them, but nobody asked them for ID the whole trip. We were on two trips there in 2005, and same thing: nobody asked even once (one by air and one by private car).
Of course, if you're coming from another country, then that's different. It would depend on the country you are entering from and the traveller's nationality. I don't know the rules exactly. But inside the US I've never needed ID for my kids - even post 9/11.
Of course, if you're coming from another country, then that's different. It would depend on the country you are entering from and the traveller's nationality. I don't know the rules exactly. But inside the US I've never needed ID for my kids - even post 9/11.
kstella
Member
When I travel with my kids (15 and 13) they are not asked for ID. The security people at the airport have asked my son his date of birth since he is taller than me and could potentially be a young looking 18. My daughter has never been asked. But, since they have them anyway I always have them grab their school ID's, just in case. As with anything, check with your airline if you're not sure. Disney has never asked for an ID.
shari71
New Member
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/screening/index.shtm
Children do not require ID, but it does not qualify what ages that is. I know I read it somewhere, but can't find it now. Our schools don't issue IDs so as they get older I will have to figure out another method. Right now mine are under 7 and really you know they are children :lol:
Children do not require ID, but it does not qualify what ages that is. I know I read it somewhere, but can't find it now. Our schools don't issue IDs so as they get older I will have to figure out another method. Right now mine are under 7 and really you know they are children :lol:
Monty
Brilliant...and Canadian
- In the Parks
- No
For international travellers entering the U.S., a passport for each person is a must - most anywhere else it's a really good idea. Also, if you're a parent traveling with a child under 16 and the other parent is not accompanying you, be sure to have either a notarized letter of permission from the other parent or that parent's death certificate. They are very careful about children traveling with only one parent.
The Canadian Government provides a sample consent letter at: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/before/consent_letter-en.asp
The Canadian Government provides a sample consent letter at: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/before/consent_letter-en.asp
coasterphil
Well-Known Member
IDs have only been asked for from those 18 years and older whenever I've flown. Those were all domestic, internationally I'd assume would be quite different.
marine1
New Member
well the rules have been changed and updated. for saftey the homeland security dept has been working overtime to ensure new safety procudures are in place.
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1188939218061.shtm
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1188939218061.shtm
lilclerk
Well-Known Member
But that's for traveling between the US and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda. Not if you're staying in the US. It depends where the OP is flying from.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/index.shtm#2
That says "Children are not required to show identification." I'm going to guess that "children" means under 18. But you may want to get a state ID just in case, it's always good to have one anyway.
marine1
New Member
KingStefan
Well-Known Member
Yes, but only if you are leaving the country. This has ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with domestic travel entirely within the US.
marine1
New Member
2 words why the rules have changed and they are.
Patriot Act
http://www.lifeandliberty.gov/highlights.htm
Patriot Act
http://www.lifeandliberty.gov/highlights.htm
coasterphil
Well-Known Member
What aren't you getting. Flying from a US location to a US location does not require the things you have stated. The new rules are only for leaving the country.
KingStefan
Well-Known Member
I agree with coasterphil, and besides the quoted post is a bit OT. We are talking about what documentation you need for your kids in order to travel inside the US.