New travel documents for children: What parents need to know

New travel documents for children: What parents need to know

parents who travel with their children have had to do without the children's travel pass since January 2024 and instead apply for new documents. The abolition of the children's travel pass brings with it some changes that should keep an eye on parents. But what documents are the new alternatives?

new travel documents with higher security standards

The new ID documents for children, such as the ID card for within the EU and the passport for outside the EU, meet EU-wide minimum security standards. An integrated chip makes the documents difficult to falsify and facilitates border controls. Especially in children, parents should keep an eye on the timely application for these documents, since biometric features on the chip take quick changes in the face picture.

Application for a new passport or identity card

parents can apply for a new passport or identity card for their child from the responsible authority. The fees vary depending on the document and additional services. Information on the application options and opening times of the authorities can be found on the official websites. It is advisable to find out about the requirements of the travel destination at an early stage in order not to have any difficulties in entering.

Adjustment of the costs for travel documents

With the abolition of the children's passport, the costs for the new documents have also changed. The electronic passport costs 37.50 euros, while a identity card costs 37 euros. In comparison, parents paid only 13 euros for the previous child's passport, but this was only valid for a year, and an extension was comparatively cheap.

- Nag