shanghai.usembassy-china.org.cn Apply For The Childs First Passport : Consulate General of the United States

Name of the Organization : Consulate General of the United States Shanghai China
Type of Facility : Apply For The Child’S First Passport
State : Shanghai
Country : China

Website : http://shanghai.usembassy-china.org.cn/birth_citizen.html
Application Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/25474-passport.pdf

Apply For The Child’S First Passport :

Birth of a U.S. Citizen :
** Parents of a U.S. citizen child born in China should report the birth to the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit.
** Supporting documentation required for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad is listed below.

Related : Consulate General of the US Shanghai China How to Apply Immigrant & Non-Immigrant Visa : www.statusin.org/25468.html

Please bring photocopies of all original documents :
** A completed Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad form DS-2029
** An original or certified copy of the child’s local birth certificate issued by a Chinese hospital
** U.S. passport(s) of parent(s), (or the alien parent’s passport if one parent is not a U.S. citizen)
** Parents’ original marriage certificate or a certified copy
** Evidence of termination of parent(s) previous marriage(s) (e.g., divorce or annulment decrees or death certificates).
** Original or certified copies only
** In the case of only one U.S. citizen parent, proof of the citizen parent’s physical presence in the United States

To apply for the child’s first passport in addition to the CRBA, you must provide :
** A completed Application for a U.S. Passport form DS-11.
** One passport photo (must be 2″ X 2″ (5 cm X 5 cm) with a white background)

Additional Instructions :
** In cases where the American citizenship of a child is to be established, consular officers may request additional evidence of family relationship before a passport or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad can be issued.
** Such documentation may include marriage/family photos, remittance slips, pre-natal records such as hospital bills, sonograms or other medical records.
** In some cases, consular officers may request additional information.

** These documents should not be mailed to the Consular Section.
** They should be presented in person at the time an application is filed at the Consulate which has jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of birth or current place of residence.
** In order for American Citizen Children born in China to exit the country, appropriate travel documents must be obtained after a Consular Report of Birth Abroad and a U.S. passport are issued by the U.S. Consulate/Embassy.**

Special Requirements For Children :
As Directed By Public Law 106-113 And 22 Cfr 51.28 :
** To submit an application for a child under age 16 both parents or the child’s legal guardian(s) must appear and present the following
** Evidence of the child’s U.S. citizenship;
** Evidence of the child’s relationship to parents/guardian(s); AND
** Parental/guardian government-issued identification.

If Only One Parent Appears, You Must Also Submit One Of The Following :
** Second parent’s notarized written statement or DS-3053 (including the child’s full name and date of birth) consenting to the passport issuance for the child.
** The notarized statement cannot be more than three months old and must be signed and notarized on the same day, and must come with a photocopy of
** the front and back side of the second parent’s government-issued photo identification; OR
** Second parent’s death certificate if second parent is deceased; OR
** Primary evidence of sole authority to apply; OR
** A written statement or DS-5525 (made under penalty of perjury) explaining in detail the second parent’s unavailability.

As Directed By Regulation 22 C.F.R. 51.21 And 51.28:
** Each minor child applying for a U.S. passport book and/or passport card must appear in person.

What To Submit With This Form:
1. Proof Of U.S. Citizenship (Evidence of U.S. citizenship that is not damaged, altered, or forged will be returned to you.)
2. Proof Of Identity (You must present your original identification AND submit a photocopy of the front and back side with your passport application.)
3. Recent Color Photograph (Photograph must meet passport requirements – full front view of the face and 2×2 inches in size.)
4. Fees (Please visit our website at travel.state.gov for current fees.)