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Does a 12 year old need a passport to re-enter the US from Canada?
by Elizabeth
(New Jersey)
Question: Does my 12-year-old son need a passport to re-enter the U.S from Canada? We would like to go on vacation to Canada for memorial weekend. If my son needs a passport, what is the quickest way to obtain a passport?
Answer: It depends. If you plan to travel by land or sea, then your son only needs to present a birth certificate when returning to the United States. However, all U.S. citizens are required to possess a valid passport when traveling by air.
If you plan to travel by air and need to get a passport for your son quickly, the fastest way is to either visit the regional agency that has jurisdiction over your state or authorize a professional passport expediter to submit the application for you.
For more information, click the links below.
How to Get a Child's Passport
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Apply for Passport Expediting
Return to Passport for Travel to Canada.
Click for fast expedited courier service
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2. What exactly does a passport expediter do?
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4. How can I identify a reliable passport expeditor?
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UPDATE:
High demand and mailing delays are impacting how long it takes to get a passport.
- Standard service is currently taking between 7 and 10 weeks.
- Expedited service is currently taking between 3 to 5 weeks.
NOTE: Processing times begin when applications are received at a passport agency or center. Requesting 1-2-day mailing service is recommended.
Need to get a passport faster?
- Apply at a regional passport agency. An appointment is required.
- Let a reliable, registered passport courier service get your passport as quickly as the same day.
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