Can I apply for a Vietnam visa for a child without a separate passport?

All foreign nationals, regardless of age, are required to hold a valid individual passport to enter Vietnam. For this reason, babies and kids are not permitted to travel to other countries or get visas with their parents’ travel documents.

Why individual passports are necessary

Immigration control relies on passports which are unique and contain both biometric and personal information. All travelers should have their own passport to ensure they are easily identified and their records are correct.

Obtaining passports for children

Before any trip, parents or guardians should obtain passports for their children. For the most part, you will be asked to bring a birth certificate, consent forms from your parents and additional identification documents as determined by your home country.

Visa application for children

When you apply for a Vietnamese visa, you must give the child’s passport information. Whether applying online (eVisa), through an embassy, or via a consulate, the child must have a valid passport, as the process is tied to individual passport numbers.

Consequences of using parent’s passport for a child

It is not permitted to include your child under your own passport when applying for a Vietnam visa, as each applicant must have an individual passport.

Summary: Vietnam visa for a child without a separate passport

Even in cases of visa exemption, a valid passport for the child is still required. Only the visa is exempted, not the passport requirement.

Some countries may still issue joint passports for children, but these are not valid for entry into Vietnam. Each traveler must carry an individual passport.

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