What travel documents should I bring for my baby?

Just like anyone else, babies must have their own passport or identity card to be able to travel. The travel documents must be valid.

Additional documentation
In addition to a valid travel document, you may need to bring additional documentation, such as a consent form. See the government website for more information.

Children’s sicknesses
If your baby has mumps, whooping cough, measles, rubella, scarlet fever, fifth disease (slapped cheek syndrome) or chicken pox, then flying with him/her may also be dangerous for your fellow passengers. That is why we request that you take a medical statement that indicates that your child’s sickness is not infectious. This medical statement must meet the following conditions:

• The medical statement must be written in English.
• The medical statement must be signed by an independent doctor.
• The medical statement must have been issued no later than 7 days before the departure of your outbound flight.
• The medical statement indicates that your baby’s sickness is no longer infectious and that flying is safe for your baby and for fellow passengers.