Children and Immigration

[swift]

I know children under 14 don't get their fingerprints taken at immigration. Do they get their photo taken? I'm travelling with friends who have never been to the US and I just want to let them know what to expect. Thanks.

 

[2Tiggies]

I know children under 14 don't get their fingerprints taken at immigration. Do they get their photo taken? I'm travelling with friends who have never been to the US and I just want to let them know what to expect. Thanks.

I don't ever recall having my photo taken - unless I wasn't paying attention .... Are you talking about when you enter the US?

 

[Rohais]

I had my little brother go through immigration with me, and he didn't have his fingerprints or photograph taken.

He was 13 at the time

 

[2Tiggies]

On the CBP website there is somewhere (I haven't used it for ages) where you can click and they have video footage of what to expect going through security there. It was really great when DD was younger. The adult one is different so maybe prepare them for either. 14 is still considered a minor though so I doubt they would print them.

 

[swift]

That's a good idea, I'll send them a link to the video. Thanks.

 

[Pegasus928]

I'm prettry sure that both mine had their pictures taken during our last trip. They were 14 and 11.

 

[JulieSharp]

Joshua did not have his photo taken or fingerprints taken last year when he was 12 years old.

 

[2Tiggies]

I'm prettry sure that both mine had their pictures taken during our last trip. They were 14 and 11.

When/where do they take the pictures? I am really trying, but I don't recall. It is highly likely that it has been done but I honestly don't remember it on any trip. Is it at the point where they do your fingerprint before the carousel, at passport control?

 

[Rohais]

Yep, they have the webcam type camera

 

[Ware Bears]

Best to prepare them for it being done ~ my youngest had her fingerprint and photo taken and she was 13.

 

[2Tiggies]

Yep, they have the webcam type camera

Oh right It vaguely rings a bell I am obviously in such a hurry to get to Disney ...... my mind is elsewhere.

 

[paul_toria96]

Thanks for the info, I'll let my friends know as they have never been to the US before and their DS 11 will be really interested to know what is happening

 

[chocolateMinnie]

Never taken my two children's finger prints but definitely taken their photos - remember lifting the youngest up for it the last couple of times.