Hello I've had a look at older threads on this and am just looking for the latest info, so...

Due to give birth in December (probably in Geneva) and plan to travel back to the UK asap after the birth. Probably a stupid question but is a passport the only document I can use for the baby? I imagine that there might be some delay over the Christmas holidays in obtaining one and wanted to get going as soon as I could (with husband and toddler in tow!).

Thanks all

Yes, there is nothing you can do about it - especially since 26 June 2012, every child needs his/her own ID card or Passport (the latter being the only option for UK citizens).

Expect a 4 week wait (UK gov't info). Applications are processed in Paris and the thing will cost EUR 107 + courier fees.

You might be driving but if you were thinking of flying most airlines require the baby to be at least 10-14 days old to fly have to check their conditions so should give you time to get the passport, as you need a birth certificate maybe someone here can advise how long it takes to get this as in uk I had to wait 3 weeks with one of my sons when it was busy to register him (im not sure of the process here).. We sent my sons off and it took 2 weeks but I suppose it all depends when you have the baby as to how busy it is.