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APPOINTMENTS & LOCATIONS

Payment may be made by cash (U.S. Dollars or Bolivianos) or credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, American Express) paid at the time of the appointment. Please be prepared to pay with cash in case the credit verification system is temporarily unavailable. Damaged bills are not accepted.

Please note that per Embassy security regulation, all persons who wish to appear at the appointment must register their names in the appointment system to be admitted into the embassy/consular agency. If an application will be submitted on behalf of a minor child, both the child and the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will all need to have appointments to enter the embassy/consular agency.

U.S. Embassy La Paz
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Avenida Arce #2780
La Paz, Bolivia

U.S Consular Agency Santa Cruz
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Avenida San Martin
Edificio Empresarial Equipetrol
Calle G esquina Avenida Salvador (paralela a la Avenida San Martin), Piso 4
Santa Cruz, Bolivia

The Consular Section is closed on Bolivian and U.S. holidays.

WHAT TO BRING

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

You must submit ORIGINAL documents or copies certified by the custodian of the record. Generally, we will return your documents after we have seen them. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents.

• Child’s Bolivian Birth Certificate: This document is issued by the Corte Electoral and shows the parents’ names.

• Evidence of Parent(s)’ U.S. Citizenship and Identity: This may consist of a U.S. passport, U.S. passport card, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship or timely filed U.S. birth certificate. A passport or government issued Photo ID must be presented as proof of identity.

• Evidence of the U.S. citizen parent(s)’ physical presence or residence in the United States prior to the birth of the child: Such evidence may include, but is not limited to affidavits, school, employment, tax and medical records, utility bills, rent receipts, or other official public documents. Evidence of time spent abroad working for the U.S. government, U.S. Armed Forces or qualifying international organization, or as s dependent child of a person working abroad for such entities prior to the birth of the child is also acceptable in some cases.

• Evidence of a biological relationship between the parent(s) and child: Such evidence may include pre-natal and post-natal medical such as the mother’s pregnancy book/records issued by a doctor, clinic, or hospital; and/or photos of the parents before, during and after the pregnancy.

• Parents’ marriage certificate, if applicable.

• Evidence of the termination of any previous marriages of the parents: divorce decree, annulment decree, or death certificate.

• If a person other than a parent or the child is applying for the Consular Report of Birth Abroad, the person must present a certified copy of legal guardianship or notarized affidavit from the parent(s) authorizing the person to make the application.

Please remember to bring all required application forms and documentation with you to the appointment. If you fail to do so, you may be required to schedule a new interview. Please bring ORIGINALS of each document.

Passport Book/Card Pick Up

CRBAs and passport books/cards are sent through FedEx. If you applied for a CRBA and/or passport book/card at the U.S. Embassy in La Paz or at the Consular Agency in Santa Cruz and requested that your CRBA and/or passport book/card be delivered at a specific address, you can expect FedEx to deliver it within three working days after receiving a confirmation email stating that your passport has been received. If you stated you wanted to pick up your document from a FedEx office, you can pick it up from FedEx three days after receiving the confirmation email. Please note that FedEx will charge you Seventy Bolivianos (Bs.70) upon delivery of the document.

THIRD PARTY ATTENDANCE AT CONSULAR APPOINTMENTS

Third Party Attendance at Consular Appointments

Generally, immediate family members may accompany passport and CRBA applicants to their appointment interviews at a U.S. embassy or consulate, and all minor children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Passport and CRBA applicants also have the option of being accompanied by an attorney at their appointment interview. Attendance by any third party, including an attorney, accompanying an applicant is subject to the following parameters designed to ensure an orderly appointment interview process and to maintain the integrity of the adjudication of the application(s):

• Given space limitations in the consular section, not more than one attendee at a time will be allowed to accompany an applicant (or the applicant’s parent or guardian if the applicant is a minor).

• Attendance by an attorney does not excuse the applicant and/or the minor applicant’s parent or guardian from attending the appointment interview in person.

• The manner in which a passport or CRBA appointment interview is conducted, and the scope and nature of the inquiry, shall at all times be at the discretion of the consular officer, following applicable Departmental guidance.

• It is expected that attorneys will provide their clients with relevant legal advice prior to, rather than at, the appointment interview, and will advise their clients prior to the appointment interview that the client will participate in the appointment interview with minimal assistance.

• Attorneys may not engage in any form of legal argumentation during the appointment interview and before the consular officer.

• Attendees other than a parent or guardian accompanying a minor child may not answer a consular officer’s question on behalf or in lieu of an applicant, nor may they summarize, correct, or attempt to clarify an applicant’s response, or interrupt or interfere with an applicant’s responses to a consular officer’s questions.

• To the extent that an applicant does not understand a question, s/he should seek clarification from the consular officer directly.

• The consular officer has sole discretion to determine the appropriate language(s) for communication with the applicant, based on the facility of both officer and applicant and the manner and form that best facilitate communication between the consular officer and the applicant. Attendees may not demand that communications take place in a particular language solely for the benefit of the attendee. Nor may attendees object to or insist on the participation of an interpreter in the appointment interview, to the qualifications of any interpreter, or to the manner or substance of any translation.

• No attendee may coach or instruct applicants as to how to answer a consular officer’s question.

• Attendees may not object to a consular officer’s question on any ground (including that the attendee regards the question to be inappropriate, irrelevant, or adversarial), or instruct the applicant not to answer a consular officer’s question.

• Attendees may not interfere in any manner with the consular officer’s ability to conduct all inquiries and fact-finding necessary to exercise his or her responsibilities to adjudicate the application.

• During a passport or a CRBA appointment interview, attendees may not discuss or inquire about other applications.

• Attendees may take written notes but may not otherwise record the appointment interviews.

• Attendees may not engage in any other conduct that materially disrupts the appointment interview. For example, they may not yell at or otherwise attempt to intimidate or abuse a consular officer or staff, and they may not engage in any conduct that threatens U.S. national security or the security of the embassy or its personnel. Attendees must follow all security policies of the Department of State and the U.S. embassy or consulate where the appointment interview takes place.

Attendees may not engage in any conduct that violates this policy and/or otherwise materially disrupts the appointment interview. Failure to observe these parameters will result in a warning to the attendee and, if ignored, the attendee may be asked to leave the appointment interview and/or the premises, as appropriate. It would then be the applicant’s choice whether to continue the appointment interview without the attendee present, subject to the consular officer’s discretion to terminate the appointment interview. The safety and privacy of all applicants awaiting consular services, as well as of consular and embassy personnel, is of paramount consideration.

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N’Djamena only accepts cash, and it can be in CFA or dollars. Payment is made on the day of the appointment.

U.S Embassy N’Djamena
Rond-Point Chagoua
B.P. 413
N’Djamena, Chad

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WHAT TO BRING

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Complete the Consular Report of Birth Abroad application (Form DS 2029) (PDF 64 KB).

2. The child’s official birth certificate (acte de naissance) issued by the Chadian authorities.

3. Parents’ official marriage certificate (certificate de mariage) if applicable.

4. Official divorce decree if either parent was previously married. If one parent is deceased, please provide an official death certificate.

5. Naturalization certificate for a naturalized parent(s) and the parents’ U.S. passport(s).

6. Parents who have previously documented children born abroad should bring the other Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.

7. For Passport information for a U.S. citizen minor, under the age of 16, first time applicant; please see the Passport Services page.

8. The total fee of USD 100.00 is required at the time of application. The fee can be paid in equivalent CFA, based on the current exchange rate.

In all cases, both parents must appear in person with the child when applying. If one parent is outside of Chad or unable to appear, a signed written consent (DS-3053) (PDF 421 KB) notarized by a U.S. Notary Public or U.S. Consular officer must be provided by that parent in addition to a copy of his/her passport.

Due to COVID19, we inform visa applicants that wearing a mask is mandatory and they will be asked to wash their hands before entering the U.S. Embassy.

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CRBA Fees

We accept U.S. cash, equivalent RMB cash, and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diners Club and American Express).  Please note that all banknotes must be crisp, usable, and clean.  We cannot accept ripped, worn, or damaged currency.

We do not accept WeChat, Alipay, or Unionpay.

All credit card transactions are in U.S. Dollars.

U.S. Embassy Beijing
No. 55 An Jia Lou Road
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600
Telephone: +(86)(10) 8531-4000
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(86)(10) 8531-4000
Fax: +(86)(10) 8531-3300

To schedule a CRBA appointment in Beijing, please send an email to BeijingACS@state.gov, attaching the completed DS-2029 and copy of the birth certificate.  CRBA appointments in Beijing cannot be reserved using the online appointment system.

U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou
No. 43 Huajiu Road
Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District
Guangzhou, Guangdong
Telephone: 020-3814 5775
Fax: 020-3814 5572

To schedule a CRBA appointment in Guangzhou, please send an email to GuangzhouCRBA@state.gov.  CRBA appointments in Guangzhou cannot be reserved using the online appointment system.

U.S. Consulate General Shanghai
9/F, Westgate Mall
No. 1038 West Nanjing Road
Shanghai
Telephone: 021-8011 2400
Fax: 021- 6148 8266

To schedule a CRBA appointment in Shanghai, you must first schedule an appointment using theACS Appointment Systemand then wait for a confirmation email.  

U.S. Consulate General Shenyang
No. 52, Shisi Wei Road
Heping District
Shenyang, Liaoning
Telephone: 024 – 2335 5188, 024 – 2322 1198 ext. 5188
Fax: 024 – 2323 1465

To schedule a CRBA appointment in Shenyang, please use the ACS Appointment System.

U.S. Consulate General Wuhan
Please note that Wuhan does not provide regularly scheduled consular services.
Contact the Embassy in Beijing for consular assistance.
New World International Trade Tower I,
No. 568, Jianshe Avenue
Hankou, Wuhan 430022
China
Telephone: +(86)(027) 8555-7791
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(86)(10) 8531-4000
Fax: +(86)(027) 8555-7761

WHAT TO BRING

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. The child’s original Chinese birth certificate and a clear, high-resolution photocopy of it;

2. Passports or other proof of their citizenship and identity (required for both parents) of the child’s parents and clear, high-resolution photocopies of the documents;

3. Original or certified copy of parents’ marriage certificate and a clear, high-resolution photocopy of it;

4. Evidence of the U.S. citizen parent’s physical presence in the U.S. This applies if only one parent is U.S. citizen, see details below;

5. One recent 2 inches by 2 inches (5×5 cm) photo (see photo requirements);

6. The following unsigned application forms: After you fill out the application forms online, print them, and bring them with you the day of your appointment.

   • Consular Report of Birth Abroad application DS-2029

   • U.S. Passport application DS-11Note: For DS-11 – enter zeroes in the SSN# box.

7. If only one parent can attend:

   • If the parents were not married at the time of the child’s birth and the U.S. citizen father is not able to attend the appointment, an original Affidavit of Parentage, Physical Presence and Support is required.  The form must be completed, signed and notarized, and should be presented along with a copy of the same identity document used to notarize the form.

   • If also applying for a passport and one custodial parent is not able to attend, s/he must submit an original, notarized Statement of Consent DS-3053.  A copy of the same identity document used to notarize the form must be attached to the form.

   • Alternatively, the applying parent may submit one of the following documents:

     • Child’s birth certificate listing only applying parent; or

     • Court order granting sole custody to the applying parent. Child’s travel must not be restricted by that order; or

     • Death certificate of non-applying parent, or judicial declaration of incompetence of non-applying parent.

8. Prenatal and hospital birth records, pictures of the child’s growth and mother’s pregnancy;

9. Both parents’ proof of termination of all previous marriage(s), if applicable; and

10. Fees.

• U.S. Citizen Services FAQs

• The child must appear in person with the parents when reporting the birth. Information on third party attendance during the passport and CRBA application process is available here.

• In cases where the American citizenship of a child hasn’t been established, consular officers may require other documentation before a CRBA or passport can be issued. The consular officer will inform you of what documents may still be required. These documents should not be mailed but must be presented in person at the Embassy/Consulate which has jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of birth or current place of residence.

• Please note, once a U.S. passport is issued, the child’s parents must apply for a Chinese visa to ensure that they don’t have problems leaving the country. Please contact the local Chinese Exit and Entry Bureau (EEB) for information on how to apply for a Chinese visa.

PAYMENT METHODS & DETAILS

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Please note:  All payments must be made in U.S. dollars or the equivalent in West African CFA francs.  We do not accept credit cards or checks.

The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan is currently open for routine and emergency American Citizens Services.

Services for American citizens (including passport renewals) are by appointment only.  Please schedule an appointment with the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan.

U.S. Embassy Côte d’Ivoire
Cocody Riviera Golf
01 BP 1712 Abidjan 01
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

WHAT TO BRING

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

On the day of your appointment, please bring the following documents.  Failure to provide the documents requested may delay the processing of your CRBA applications.

• DS-2029 Application for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad

• The child’s original birth certificate + 1 photocopy

• Parents’ original marriage certificate (if they are married) + 1 photocopy

• Proof of the parent’s U.S. citizenship (e.g., original or certified copies of the parent’s U.S. passport or Naturalization Certificate) + 1 photocopy

• Proof of parents’ identity (originals of non-U.S. citizen parent’s passport or national identification card) + 1 photocopy

• Child’s passport photo 5×5 cm (taken within the last 3 months)

• Evidence of termination of prior marriage(s) if either or both parents were previously married (divorce decree(s) or death certificate(s) of former spouse(s)) + 1 photocopy

We highly recommend that the U.S. citizen parent transmitting U.S. citizenship attend the CRBA interview.  If the U.S. citizen parent is unable to attend he or she must also submit:

• DS-2029 Application for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad – notarized in front of a U.S. commissioned notary or a U.S. Consular Officer

• Complete Form DS–5507 Affidavit of Physical Presence or Residence, Parentage and Support – notarized in front of a U.S. commissioned notary or a U.S. Consular Officer.

On the day of your appointment, you must present sufficient evidence to demonstrate that at least one U.S. citizen parent was physically present in the United States for a sufficient amount of time to transmit citizenship.  In most cases where only one parent is a U.S. citizen, the U.S. citizen parent must show that he or she was physically present in the United States for at least five (5) years before the child’s birth.  Find more information on other types of acquisition of U.S. citizenship at birth by a child born abroad here.

Evidence of physical presence may include, but is not limited to:

• Expired and current U.S. and foreign passports of a U.S. citizen parent,

• School transcripts,

• Elementary and middle school report cards,

• W-2s from employment held while in the United States,

• Social Security statements,

• Pay stubs,

• Employment records,

• Military discharge papers,

• Rental or lease agreements

You must also present sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the CRBA applicant is the biological child of the U.S. citizen parent(s).  Examples of the types of evidence that you can bring to your appointment to demonstrate the blood relationship between the child and the U.S. citizen parent(s) include, but are not limited to:

• Maternity book (Carnet de Maternité)

• Proof of the relationship between the parents, such as time-stamped photographs of the couple together before, during and after the pregnancy; photographs of the U.S. citizen parent with the newborn baby; money transfer receipts or other remittance records demonstrating the U.S. citizen parent’s financial support for the child; lease agreements; bank statements; IRS tax declaration documents showing a shared address for the parents.

• Proof the parents were together at the time of conception, such as original or copies of passport pages showing entry and exit stamps.

All entrants to the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan must wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth, and must continue to wear the mask while in the Consular Section unless instructed to remove it by a consular officer.  Individuals who may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 may not enter U.S. Embassy grounds.

Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not permitted on U.S. Embassy grounds, including the Consular Section.

Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing, from receipt of all required documents.

GERMANY SPECIFIC APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

DoD AND USEUCOM PERSONNEL 

Consular Report of Birth Abroad (under age 18)

If you are over the age of 18, please click here.

BERLIN APPLICANTS: If you would like to schedule your CRBA interview appointment in Berlin DO NOT complete the eCRBA online application. Please utilize our CRBA Navigator to read some of our FAQs and request the CRBA Instructions for the U.S. Embassy in Berlin.

MUNICH APPLICANTS: For families who would like to have their required interview in Munich, please send an email to ConsMunich@state.gov. In the email subject line, please write “ACS CRBA Info Request – CHILD’S LAST NAME, child’s first name”. We will send you the instructions by return email.

FRANKFURT APPLICANTS ONLY: You can apply for your CRBA faster using the electronic CRBA (eCRBA) application at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt and then make your own online appointment in Frankfurt. To use the eCRBA process you must meet these requirements:

1. The child was born in Germany,

2. The child is under the age of 18,

3. At least one parent was a U.S. citizen or U.S. national when the child was born,

4. You are a biological parent or legal guardian applying for a child born abroad,

5. You can use a debit card connected to a U.S. bank account (also known as “ACH”) OR a credit card to pay online for your CRBA application, AND

6. You can upload good quality scans of your supporting documents.

You can apply online for eCRBA HERE . Once you have completed the online application, you may go to the appointment system and schedule an online CRBA appointment. Please enter your CRBA Application Number (looks like this: 1-8876543) into the box where it says, “Child’s Given Name.” Add child’s full name under “Child’s Last Name.”

If you don’t meet the above requirements, please visit our ACS Navigator for further instructions.

All services must be arranged by your military passport agent. Find your local passport agent here.

If you have an emergency, your local military passport agent will help you make an appointment with us. Read more info for military families here.

PAYMENT METHODS & DETAILS

OBTAINING A SSN FOR YOUR CHILD

If you use the online application process, you can pay the application fee online with any major credit card or an “ACH” bank debit card.

If you choose to schedule your interview in Berlin or Munich, or need to pay at the time of your interview in Frankfurt, you can do so with cash (Euro or U.S. dollars) or a credit card. We do not accept personal checks or EC cards or “chip and PIN” cards. If you only have a “chip and PIN” credit card, you will need to bring cash to your appointment.

PHOTOCOPIES: On the day of your appointment, you must bring all original documents plus one photocopy of each document (per the wizard instructions above), you may bring them on A4 or 8 ½ x 11 size paper. We don’t require 8 ½ x 11 paper in Germany.

Since your child is a newborn and never been issued a SSN, please print out and include this affidavit with your child’s passport application.  To learn about federal benefits including Social Security.  You will need to make an appointment with the Federal Benefits Unit in Frankfurt to apply for your child’s SSN. Please click here to learn about federal benefits including Social Security.

PAYMENT METHODS & DETAILS

APPOINTMENTS & LOCATIONS

• Cash (U.S. Dollars or Japanese Yen) or U.S. Postal Service money order payable to: “U.S. Department of State, PSC 471 Box 1111 FPO, AP 96347”

• Payment by Credit cards (for payments at Tokyo, Fukuoka, Naha, Osaka, and Sapporo) VISA, Mastercard, Discover, JCB, Diners Club or American Express

• Please also be prepared to pay with cash in case the credit card verification system is temporarily unavailable

• NO personal checks / NO Navy Federal Credit Union Cashier’s Checks are accepted.

For more information on appointments, click here 

U.S. Embassy Tokyo
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1-10-5 Akasaka
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8420

U.S. Consulate Naha
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2-1-1 Toyama,
Urasoe City, Okinawa 901-2104

U.S. Consulate Osaka-Kobe
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2-11-5, Nishitenma,
Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8543

U.S. Consulate Sapporo
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Kita 1-jo Nishi 28-chome, Chuo-ku,
Sapporo 064-0821

U.S. Consulate Fukuoka
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5-26 Ohori 2-chome, Chuo-ku,
Fukuoka 810-0052

WHAT TO BRING

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For the checklist of the necessary documents for the CRBA application, please see here.

• Proof of birth, marriage, and divorce
  Documents issued by the Japanese city office will be acceptable to prove the child’s birth, marriage, and divorce (e.g. Family Register “Koseki Tohon”, Certificate of Acceptance of Birth Report “Shusshou Todoke Juri Shomeisho”, Certificate of Acceptance of Marriage Report “Konin Todoke Juri Shomeisho”, Certificate of Acceptance of Divorce Report “Rikon Todoke Juri Shomeisho” ). English translation of your foreign language document does not need to be notarized or done by a professional.

• Affidavit/Statement Requesting Name Change
  Some parents may wish to have the CRBA or passport reflect a different name from the one that appears on the child’s birth certificate. For immaterial name changes, please prepare an affidavit/statement signed by both parents explaining your particular situation and why you wish to change the child’s name. Your affidavit/statement does not need to be notarized. However, for other name changes, you may be required to provide an amended birth certificate reflecting the name change. If you cannot obtain an amended birth certificate, or if local vital records authorities will not amend the certificate, please prepare an affidavit/statement signed by both parents explaining the circumstances, accompanied by verification that the vital records office cannot or will not issue an amended certificate. Additional information may be requested by the consular official. Please note that some name change requests may not be acceptable due to government regulations. If you have questions, you can inquire ahead of or at the time of your appointment.

• Proof of relationship
  If the parents were not married at the time of the child’s birth, bring evidence of the parents’ physical presence together at the time of the child’s conception (i.e. passport stamps, military travel orders) as well as proof of their relationship prior to the child’s birth (i.e. letters, photos, print out of e-mails)

• Filing electronically (U.S. Embassy Tokyo only)
  You can apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) electronically at the U.S. Embassy Tokyo. To apply, your child must have been born in JAPAN and you must travel to the U.S. Embassy Tokyo for the in-person interview. Please do NOT use the electronic application if you plan to interview at the U.S. consulates in Sapporo, Osaka, Fukuoka, or Naha.If you wish to apply electronically for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, please click here .

• If both parents cannot appear in person, please see here .

• For more information, please see here .

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Please Note: Payment must be made in U.S. dollars or the equivalent in Kenyan Shillings, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Diners, American Express, and Discover). We do not accept payment via mobile money or digital wallets, including M-Pesa and Airtel Money.

U.S. Embassy Kenya
United Nations Avenue Nairobi
P. O. Box 606 Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya

WHAT TO BRING

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

On the day of your appointment, you must present original records for each of the following items (photocopies or scanned or faxed copies will not be accepted):

• The child’s birth certificate.

• The child’s hospital birth notification.

• Original marriage certificate for the parents (if they are married).

• Original divorce certificate or death certificate (if either parent was previously married).

• Proof of parent’s U.S. citizenship (original or certified copies of the U.S. citizen parent’s passport and Naturalization Certificate, if applicable).

• Proof of parent’s identity (originals of non-U.S. citizen parent’s passport or national identification card).

On the day of your appointment, you must present sufficient evidence to demonstrate that at least one parent was physically present in the U.S. for a sufficient amount of time to transmit citizenship. In most cases where only one parent is a U.S. citizen, the U.S. citizen parent must show that he or she was physically present in the U.S. for a total of five (5) years before the birth of the child. If both parents are U.S. citizens and are married at the time of the child’s birth, then the applicants must show that one of the parents resided in the United States prior to the child’s birth.

Evidence that may be presented includes, but is not limited to:

• School transcripts,

• Elementary and middle school report cards,

• W-2s from employment held while in the United States,

• Social Security statements

• Pay stubs,

• Employment records,

• Military discharge papers, and

• Rental or lease agreements.

On the day of your appointment, you must present sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the applicant is the biological child of the U.S. citizen parent(s). Examples of the types of evidence that can demonstrate the blood relationship between the child and the U.S. citizen parent(s) include:

• Pregnancy and birth records, such as dated ultrasounds containing the name of mother, laboratory test results, doctor/ultrasound/hospital receipts, pictures of the mother pregnant, pictures of mother and baby immediately following the birth and during the hospital stay, the baby’s and mother’s hospital identification bracelets, crib card, discharge orders, or paid hospital bills.

• Proof of relationship between parents, such as time-stamped photos of the couple together before, during, and after the pregnancy, photos of the U.S. citizen parent with the newborn baby, money transfer receipts or other remittance records, lease agreements, bank statements, home utility bills, or IRS tax declaration documents showing a shared address.

• Proof the couple was together at time of conception, such as original or certified copies of passport pages showing entry and exit stamps.

The U.S. Embassy does not provide parking for applicants presenting for services.

You must arrive to the appointment with the completed passport form, passport photo, and all additional documents.

If needed, the U.S. Embassy is able to offer translation for Swahili speaking applicants. Although the Embassy tries to have Somali translators available, they may not be available for your interview. For all applicants who do not speak English or Kiswahili, it is the responsibility of the applicants – not the Embassy – to bring translators. For any other languages, please reach out to the Consular Section ahead of your appointment. All translators must have government issued identification cards and must pass through security screening in order to enter the Embassy.

For minor passport renewals, please not that if your child’s physical appearance has changed significantly since the last passport photograph, the Consular Officer will request age progression photos as proof of identity. Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not allowed within the Embassy, so you will need to provide hard copy photos.

If submitting a DS-3053, the form must be notarized at a U.S. embassy or in the United States and cannot be notarized by a local Kenyan or Somali notary public.

For the issuance of an emergency passport, please be prepared to state the reason for the emergency and present a flight itinerary showing urgent travel. Please come prepared with hard copies to present at the time of your interview.

Allow up to five weeks for processing. Passports must be collected at DHL (or the ACS Section in rare circumstances) by the applicant or authorized representative. The representative must have a signed letter from the applicant).

General Information on DNA Testing: When a biological relationship is the basis of transmitting U.S. citizenship or immigrating to the United States, genetic testing is a useful tool for verifying the relationship in the absence of sufficient other evidence. DNA testing is the only biological testing method currently accepted by the Department to establish a biological relationship.

If DNA was recommended in your case, the DNA unit will contact you with information on how to proceed in due course. However, please be aware that we are unable to accept new kits at this time and are working through the backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We cannot provide an estimated timeframe for when you will be contacted. For more information, please contact our DNA unit at NairobiDNA@state.gov.

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Cash (U.S. Dollars or Mexican Pesos) or credit card (except BBVA, Coppel, or OXXO) paid at time of appointment. Damaged bills and U.S. currency coins are not accepted.

CIUDAD JUAREZ – Use our contact form to request a CRBA appointment.

GUADALAJARA – Use our contact form to request a CRBA appointment.

HERMOSILLO – Use our contact form to request a CRBA appointment.

MATAMOROS – Use our contact form to request a CRBA appointment.

MERIDA – Use our contact form to request a CRBA appointment.

MEXICO CITY – To apply for a CRBA online at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, you must create a MyTravelGov account.  Once you complete the online application and receive confirmation of payment processing (allow 72 hours) please send an email to MexicoCityPassport@state.gov with your child’s full name and date of birth. You will receive an email  response with detailed information regarding your appointment.  If you cannot use the CRBA online service, click here for more information on completing the paper application (DS-2029) and contact us at mexicocitypassport@state.gov to make an appointment.

MONTERREY – Use our contact form to request a CRBA appointment.

NOGALES – Use our contact form to request a CRBA appointment.

NUEVO LAREDO – Use our contact form to request a CRBA appointment.

PIEDRAS NEGRAS – Email for questions regarding Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.

TIJUANA – Use our contact form to request a CRBA appointment.

WHAT TO BRING

THIRD PARTY ATTENDANCE AT INTERVIEWS

Some offices also require you to bring a pre-paid courier envelope to your passport appointment. Please check the requirements for each office here.

Please do not bring any electronic devices, such as laptop computers, cellphones, iPods, or large bags, such as backpacks, suitcases or packages to the Consular Section as there are no storage facilities on Embassy grounds. Security guards may hold small tourist cameras and cell phones until your departure, but there is no storage available for any other large items or electronic devices — please do not bring them at the time of your appointment

Third Party Attendance at Passport and CRBA Appointment Interviews

Generally, immediate family members may accompany passport or CRBA applicants to their appointment interviews at a U.S. embassy or consulate, and all minor children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Passport or CRBA applicants also have the option of being accompanied by an attorney at their appointment interview. Attendance by any third party, including an attorney, accompanying an applicant is subject to the following parameters designed to ensure an orderly appointment interview process and to maintain the integrity of the adjudication of the application(s):

• Given space limitations in the consular section, not more than one attendee at a time will be allowed to accompany an applicant (or the applicant’s parent or guardian if the applicant is a minor).

• Attendance by an attorney does not excuse the applicant and/or the minor applicant’s parent or guardian from attending the appointment interview in person.

• The manner in which a passport or CRBA appointment interview is conducted, and the scope and nature of the inquiry, shall at all times be at the discretion of the consular officer, following applicable Departmental guidance.

• It is expected that attorneys will provide their clients with relevant legal advice prior to, rather than at, the appointment interview, and will advise their clients prior to the appointment interview that the client will participate in the appointment interview with minimal assistance.

• Attorneys may not engage in any form of legal argumentation during the appointment interview and before the consular officer.

• Attendees other than a parent or guardian accompanying a minor child may not answer a consular officer’s question on behalf or in lieu of an applicant, nor may they summarize, correct, or attempt to clarify an applicant’s response, or interrupt or interfere with an applicant’s responses to a consular officer’s questions.

• To the extent that an applicant does not understand a question, s/he should seek clarification from the consular officer directly.

• The consular officer has sole discretion to determine the appropriate language(s) for communication with the applicant, based on the facility of both officer and applicant and the manner and form that best facilitate communication between the consular officer and the applicant. Attendees may not demand that communications take place in a particular language solely for the benefit of the attendee. Nor may attendees object to or insist on the participation of an interpreter in the appointment interview, to the qualifications of any interpreter, or to the manner or substance of any translation.

• No attendee may coach or instruct applicants as to how to answer a consular officer’s question.

• Attendees may not object to a consular officer’s question on any ground (including that the attendee regards the question to be inappropriate, irrelevant, or adversarial), or instruct the applicant not to answer a consular officer’s question.

• Attendees may not interfere in any manner with the consular officer’s ability to conduct all inquiries and fact-finding necessary to exercise his or her responsibilities to adjudicate the application.

• During a passport or CRBA appointment interview, attendees may not discuss or inquire about other applications.

• Attendees may take written notes but may not otherwise record the appointment interviews.

• Attendees may not engage in any other conduct that materially disrupts the appointment interview. For example, they may not yell at or otherwise attempt to intimidate or abuse a consular officer or staff, and they may not engage in any conduct that threatens U.S. national security or the security of the embassy or its personnel. Attendees must follow all security policies of the Department of State and the U.S. embassy or consulate where the appointment interview takes place.

• Attendees may not engage in any conduct that violates this policy and/or otherwise materially disrupts the appointment interview. Failure to observe these parameters will result in a warning to the attendee and, if ignored, the attendee may be asked to leave the appointment interview and/or the premises, as appropriate. It would then be the applicant’s choice whether to continue the appointment interview without the attendee present, subject to the consular officer’s discretion to terminate the appointment interview. The safety and privacy of all applicants awaiting consular services, as well as of consular and embassy personnel, is of paramount consideration.

WARNING: False statements made knowingly and willfully in passport applications, including affidavits or other documents submitted to support this application, are punishable by fine and/or imprisonment under U.S. law including the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1001, 18 U.S.C. 1542, and/or 18 U.S.C. 1621. All statements and documents are subject to verification.

Local Information for Nepal: Consular Report of Birth Abroad

PAYMENT METHODS & DETAILS

APPOINTMENTS & LOCATIONS

Fees are payable at the interview by major credit card or the exact amount of cash in U.S. dollars or Qatari riyals. Personal checks are not accepted.

U.S. Embassy Qatar
Schedule an Appointment
22nd February Street
Al Luqta Area
Doha, Qatar

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WHAT TO BRING

If you need reasonable accommodation for your appointment, we encourage you to request your accommodation immediately once you schedule your appointment. We make every effort to provide accommodations to persons with disabilities and medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations vary, depending on the situation and the person’s needs.
Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to:

• If you require a private appointment due to a medical condition or disability, we may schedule an alternative time for you to come in for your interview.

• If you or your child has special needs that requires a private appointment in a quiet space without distractions, we may schedule an alternative time for you or your family to come in for your interview.

• If you are unable to speak, you may be allowed to respond to questions in an agreed-upon nonverbal manner such as using pen and paper.

• If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may bring a sign language interpreter to translate during the interview if needed.

• If you have low vision, we may provide you with communications in large print.

• If you are unable to provide fingerprints because of a medical condition, including birth defects, physical deformities, skin conditions, you may qualify for a fingerprint waiver for certain fingers.

• Interview waivers are only granted in extreme situations, such as having a medical condition that requires flying in an air ambulance.

The waiting room of the Consular Section and its restroom is wheelchair-accessible.

Please contact us at ACSDoha@state.gov for more information or to request reasonable accommodation.

Please bring two forms of government-issued picture ID and the completed forms for your requested service. Valid Ehteraz must be shown for entry, but electronics, bags, purses, and toiletries will not be allowed into the Consular Section.

PAYMENT METHODS & DETAILS

APPOINTMENTS & LOCATIONS

The Embassy does not accept U.S. currency as payment for consular services. The Embassy accepts payment in Singapore dollars or by credit card (Master Card, Visa Card, or American Express). Credit card charges will be made in US$ and foreign exchange charges may apply. Locally-issued credit cards must have the capability to make payments in U.S. dollars. Check with your card issuer in advance of your appointment.

U.S. Embassy Singapore
Schedule an Appointment
27 Napier Road
Singapore 258508

The Consular Section is closed on Singapore and American holidays. Occasionally, this section may also close for internal reasons.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants coming to the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy cannot bring large personal electronic devices to the Embassy. Those items include but are not limited to: laptops, iPads, and other tablet devices, or handheld gaming devices. Effective immediately, the Embassy Local Guard Force cannot store laptops and large electronic devices for customers. Please make arrangements to leave large devices elsewhere before arriving at the U.S. Embassy to avoid inconveniences.

No Parking at the Embassy: If you plan to visit the Embassy for consular services, please plan to arrive by public transportation or taxi or to seek parking in public parking lots. The closest public car parks are at Gleneagles Hospital on Napier Road, Botanical Gardens on Cluny Road and the Tanglin Mall.

PAYMENT METHODS & DETAILS

APPOINTMENTS & LOCATIONS

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General in Dubai currently accept payments by cash (U.S. dollars or dirhams) and credit card for services.

• We accept cash or credit card only.

• Please bring exact change if paying by cash. Failure to do so may result in you being asked to secure such funding from a location off premises, adding to your processing time.

Fees:

The Consular Report of Birth Abroad fee is $100 USD.

To obtain an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi, please e-mail AbuDhabiCRBA@state.gov.

To obtain an appointment at the U.S. Consulate Dubai, please e-mail DubaiCRBA@state.gov.

What to Bring

OTHER INFORMATION

• Complete Form DS-2029 (PDF 931KB), Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad

  • Print single-sided.

  • Be sure to answer all questions accurately. Do not leave any of the items blank. Enter N/A if not applicable.

  • Please do not signthe CRBA application until instructed to do so by the consular officer.

Gather the following documents and make photocopies:

• The Child’s Birth Certificate – This document must show the name(s) of the parent or parents. Other short-form birth certificates are not acceptable for documenting your child as a U.S. citizen.

  • Original and two photocopies

• Evidence of U.S. Parents’ Citizenship and Identity – Your current passport is the preferred form of proof of U.S. citizenship. If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen, please also bring your naturalization certificate. A U.S. birth certificate or naturalization certificate is acceptable in lieu of a passport, but in this case, you must also present a government-issued photo ID.

  • Original and two photocopies of the bio page of the passport or Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship and government-issued photo ID)

• Passport/Identification Document for Non-U.S. Citizen Parent – The non-U.S. citizen parent must bring his/her passport or other government-issued photo identification document.

  • Original and two photocopies of the bio page of the passport

• Parents’ Marriage Certificate (If Applicable) – If your certificate is in a language other than English or the local language, a certified English language translation must be provided.

  • Original and one photocopy.

• Marriage Dissolution/Divorce Documentation (If Applicable) – For parents with prior marriages, we require divorce decrees, annulments, or death certificates showing that the marriages have ended, and when they ended. If your document is in a language other than English or the local language, a certified English language translation must be provided.

  • Original and one photocopy

• Proof of U.S. Citizen Parent’s Physical Presence in the United States Before the Child’s Birth

  • Examples of acceptable primary evidence of this physical presence include:  Original school transcripts, records of military service (DD-214) showing nature of discharge (if any), Social Security income statements, and employment records.

  • Secondary evidence might include:  income tax returns filed in the United States, utility bills, medical records, former/current passports with stamps, airline ticket stubs, credit card bills, or notarized affidavits from former/current employers.

  • Original and one photocopy.

Note: If your child was conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART)/surrogate please visit the U.S. Department of State website for more information on what is required.

A child born outside the United States may be eligible for U.S. citizenship if at least one parent meets the transmission of the Immigration and Nationality Act. U.S. citizens eligible to transmit citizenship may apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), on behalf of their minor child, to document the child’s U.S. citizenship.

A CRBA application must be made before the child’s 18th birthday. Please note that the CRBA is not a travel document, therefore we recommend that you apply for your child’s CRBA and first U.S. passport at the same time. and well in advance of any prospective travel to the United States. Under U.S. law, any person who is a U.S. citizen must use a U.S. passport to enter and exit the United States, even if they hold another nationality and passport.

Applying for a CRBA is a simple process but does require you to collect and submit some documentation, and then appear with your child in person by appointment.

Be sure to view local information below to determine fees and payment process and additional requirements.

The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 allows certain foreign-born, biological, and adopted children of U.S. citizens to acquire U.S. citizenship automatically. These children did not acquire U.S. citizenship at birth, but they are granted citizenship when they enter the United States as lawful permanent residents (LPRs).

Click here for more details on the Child Citizenship Act.

Fees are payable in U.S. Dollars or in the AED equivalent in cash or by credit card at the time of the CRBA appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the U.S. Consulate in Dubai.