K-1/K-2 Passport Question

[Don and Kathleen 0]

My fiancee has a Philippine passport but her son, who is 8 yrs old, does not have a passport. We have put her sons name in the 129f form. Still waiting for approval (received RFE 2-28 in the mail, sending the response Monday (took awhile to get the documents required))

 

My question is, since he is 8 years old, would he need a passport?

 

 

If he does, what is the quickest way to get one in the Philippines?

 

There is over a 3 month waiting period for an appointment to get a passport. 

 

She has never been married. Sole Custody of her son. 

 

Thank you for your time 

[TNJ17 1,329]

EVERYONE needs a passport to travel internationally. You need to send a copy of the passport of the beneficiary and the dependents going with them along with the 129f packet. I don’t know where people get this idea that kids don’t need passport. They’re people and they’re traveling internationally. They need a passport. It doesn’t matter how old you are. 

[Don and Kathleen 0]

I found this and some others stating that if under 16, they do not need a passport. I am just trying to double check

 

Sorce http://www.us-consulate.net/k2-visa-requirements.html

 

 

 

[Dave_and_Jessa 212]

Most airlines won't allow anyone to board an international flight to the States without a passport.  I thought infants didn't need them but everyone else did.

[Dave_and_Jessa 212]

You can get a passport without an appointment if you go to an office outside of Manila.  

[Going through 5,671]

23 minutes ago, Don and Kathleen said:

I found this and some others stating that if under 16, they do not need a passport. I am just trying to double check

 

Sorce http://www.us-consulate.net/k2-visa-requirements.html

 

 

 

The info you quoted has to do with requirements when applying for the K2 visa.

It has nothing to do with the requirements for international travel.

[Don and Kathleen 0]

I appreciate your time everyone. I feared that was the case, but doesn't hurt to ask. 

 

Still trying to find the fastest way to get his passport. 

[Dave_and_Jessa 212]

53 minutes ago, Don and Kathleen said:

I appreciate your time everyone. I feared that was the case, but doesn't hurt to ask. 

 

Still trying to find the fastest way to get his passport. 

My fiancee got hers at Tacloban a few years ago and they only took walk ins, no need for appointment.  She thinks Manila is the only office that requires an appointment.  

[iojhanu 0]

i believe 7 years old and below do not need appointment in getting a passport, try searching for available slots other than manila or you can go directly to dfa and try/hope if they will let you in. maybe they will give some consideration since he's a minor. goodluck!!

[John & Rose 7,239]

17 hours ago, Don and Kathleen said:

I found this and some others stating that if under 16, they do not need a passport. I am just trying to double check

 

Sorce http://www.us-consulate.net/k2-visa-requirements.html

 

 

 

Keep in mind that the actual visa is a stamp that goes in the passport.  He will need a passport in order to get his visa.

[John & Rose 7,239]

17 hours ago, Don and Kathleen said:

I appreciate your time everyone. I feared that was the case, but doesn't hurt to ask. 

 

Still trying to find the fastest way to get his passport. 

Traveling outside of Manila will help speed things a bit.  I had a friend who just got a passport in Batangas.  I'm not sure how long that took though.  It certainly wasn't months.