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Passport Question

Like I said on my previous post i'm going to Alcudia at the end of June. My question is about my daughters passport. She got the passport when she was 11 months old and she is going to be 5 by the time we travel so I was wondering if anybody knew if her passport is still ok to travel with as she was only a toddler when her photo was taken.

Another thing is that she has just got glasses that she has to wear all the time so will that affect her passport?

Thanks again for any advice.

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  • jonathon
    jonathon Posts: 760 Forumite
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    childrens passports only last 5 years so hers must be about renewal time any way
  • Anniek1969
    Anniek1969 Posts: 470 Forumite
    It's not due up until February 09.

    Have emailed the passport office and asked them, no reply yet.
  • buyitall
    buyitall Posts: 3,597 Forumite
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    We used my son's passport until it ran out after 5 years, no prob about the baby photo not resembling him.
  • Janeyjaz
    Janeyjaz Posts: 544 Forumite
    As long as it's valid, its ok to travel on - that's why children only have 5 years as they grow so fast
    Titch :)
  • dzug
    dzug Posts: 2,260 Forumite
    Anniek1969 wrote: »
    It's not due up until February 09.

    Have emailed the passport office and asked them, no reply yet.

    It's not really the passport office's shout - it's the immigration service in the country you arrive in. As others have said, they should be relaxed about it.
  • whitewing
    whitewing Posts: 11,852 Forumite
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    I just renewed my passport and my photos were rejected. The lady ffrom the passport office said that they use biometrics and measure eye sockets etc from the photos so most people who wear glasses do not now wear them for the photos. I always wear glasses so I think the photo looks odd but it is unquestionably me.
    :heartsmil When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because these weirdos are your true family.
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