Can children/teenagers use the Automated Passport Control?
Jul 12, 2014, 2:45 pm
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Can children/teenagers use the Automated Passport Control?
Can a 16yr old traveler use the Automated Service? My niece in law is travelling for Christmas and a we want to know if she can use it? I heard the say its over 18 but is it a case of the airlines/airport DISCOURAGES using it, the officer behind the computer will flag her or the machines simply won't let her in?
I've checked the websites and it seems that some EU countries don't issue biometrics for children? But if the UK issues it, does it mean it can work?
I've checked the websites and it seems that some EU countries don't issue biometrics for children? But if the UK issues it, does it mean it can work?
Jul 13, 2014, 4:32 pm
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Can a 16yr old traveler use the Automated Service? My niece in law is travelling for Christmas and a we want to know if she can use it? I heard the say its over 18 but is it a case of the airlines/airport DISCOURAGES using it, the officer behind the computer will flag her or the machines simply won't let her in?
I've checked the websites and it seems that some EU countries don't issue biometrics for children? But if the UK issues it, does it mean it can work?
I've checked the websites and it seems that some EU countries don't issue biometrics for children? But if the UK issues it, does it mean it can work?
Jul 14, 2014, 5:40 am
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On the issue of pictures, I am usually in all my kids pics as I help them through the kiosk...... The camera is pointed above their heads...
Jul 15, 2014, 5:58 am
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Just to clarify that was the the Global Entry Kiosk. We did go through the Automated machine for my newborn before he had his global entry interview and I don't recall if it required a picture....
Jul 18, 2014, 1:51 pm
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For APC kiosks, there is no picture required of relatively young minors -- mostly pre-teen minors.
Jul 30, 2014, 6:12 am
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If it's like the fingerprint on normal entry cut off is 15. My son (15) had to do it bit his 13 yr old sister didn't so we asked what the cut off was.