One thing we love to do as Singaporeans (aside from eating good food) is to go on holidays (even better when we do both at the same time)! And what do we need to travel? A passport!
We all know how to renew our own passports, but how do we get a new one for baby?
It’s actually a lot easier than you think! Here’re some details which will be helpful for you when you’re getting a passport for baby:
Items that you’ll need when applying:
If you plan to send it via mail, here’s what you need to do.
If you plan to do it online via their APPLES webpage, you’ll need soft copies of your documents.
You’ll be informed through post once baby’s passport is ready for collection, and will need to head down to the ICA in person (with baby) to collect!
Items you’ll need when collecting:
After collecting baby’s passport, it’s time to travel! Prepare for your holiday by learning more about what to bring for baby’s carry-on luggage and 5 baby friendly airlines in Singapore!
Taking Baby’s Passport Photo
As parents, we’re definitely used to taking photos of our kids, but doing a passport photo for them is a whole different game. They’re easily distracted, and might not be able to sit still for a long enough period of time for you to get a proper shot!
If you want to DIY, here are some tips to help you capture a cute (but boring) photo of baby that’ll pass the ICA’s requirements for passport photos:
If all else fails and you’re not able to get a good shot of baby for their passport photo, you could always approach the professional photographers at ICA to help you out!
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