Regs require IFR pilots to fly 6 approaches, a hold and follow a VOR
every 6 months to remain current. If you do this, you are allowed to
have passengers while in IMC

In the US, if you do not do this, you may not fly in IMC or under IFR
even in VMC (though you may fly VFR with a safety pilot and do
practice approaches in VMC). Passengers have nothing to do with it.

There is a separate reg for takeoffs and landings - in the US you must
do (or "one" must have done) three takeoffs =and= landings in order to
be able to carry passengers. If you haven't done this, you can still
fly solo.

Jose
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