While cash is the most immediate form of payment and accepted everywhere (in fact preferred in a number of cases), credit cards and traveller's checks can be an alternative. But there are pitfalls.
Passports issued to children under age 16 are valid for 5 years. Children under 16 must renew their passports in person and follow the same guidelines as when the passport was first issued, including being accompanied by parents or guardians. Two current passport-sized photos must be included with the application.
For all overseas travel by air, children under the age of 16 must always have a U.S. passport which is valid for five years from the date of issue. Children under 16 can travel to Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas and other Caribbean countries by boat, train, or car without a passport.Passports for minors must be applied for in person with the child and both parents present. If both parents cannot be present, a notarized parental consent form must be completed.hen traveling by land, parents and guardians should occupy the same vehicle when arriving at the border. FACT: Children travelling by car or boat to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and various Caribbean countries do NOT actually need a passport if they are under 16 and not travelling by airplane.