Directline Holidays FAQs

A: It is a current requirement, and has been since 5th October 1988, that children under 16 hold their own passports. Children already included on a parent’s passport are not affected by this change and can continue to travel on existing passports until their reach the age of 16, unless it expires. They would then be required to apply for their own.

More information can be found by visiting the following government website link.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Passports/index.htm

The Home Office Identity & Passport Advice line can be contacted on 0300 222 0000. Their opening hours are stated as Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and on weekends 9am to 5:30pm. This may be subject to change.