Dad is an American. How do I get an American passport for my child?

American citizens who give birth overseas need overseas-born consular reports, American passports and social security number cards to obtain American citizenship.

Overseas-born consular reports are proof of American citizenship and are issued to overseas-born children whose parents are American citizens and meet the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Law on the transmission of American citizenship.

Specific measures are as follows:

Children must be accompanied by at least one parent to apply in person. Applications for overseas-born consular reports must be submitted before the child reaches the age of 18. It is recommended that the child should go through the relevant procedures as soon as possible after birth. The passport application can be submitted at the same time as the overseas-born consular report application. American citizens must use valid American passports to enter and leave the United States, even if they have other nationalities.

If the submitted materials are complete, the processing time of overseas-born consular report and passport is about ten working days. However, in view of unforeseen circumstances, please don't make any irrevocable travel plans before your child gets the first passport. Once the passport and overseas-born consular report are available, the embassy or consulate will send an email to inform the applicant. One parent, or the trustee entrusted by one parent in writing, must come to collect it in person. At the same time, you can apply for a social security card for your child. The embassy or consulate will transfer the application for social security card to the Manila branch of the US Social Security Department for the applicant. The social security department will send the child's social security card directly to the applicant. This process usually takes three to six months.

The following are the official operating steps published on the website of the US Embassy in China:

Please follow the steps below to start the application. ...

Step 1: Please read the instructions on this page carefully and prepare the materials and forms needed for the application. All materials submitted to the US Citizenship Department must be originals or copies certified by the issuing authority.

Proof of American citizenship of parents. American passport, naturalization certificate or birth certificate issued by an official state or region of the United States.

The child's China birth certificate. Please provide English translation. You can translate it yourself.

Parents' marriage certificate. If applicable, the original or certified copy of the parents' marriage certificate.

Proof of termination of parents' past marriage. If applicable, the original or certified copy of parents' divorce certificate or former spouse's death certificate.

Fill in the complete application form for overseas birth consular report DS-2029.

Prove that one of the parents of an American citizen lived in the United States before the child was born. If only one parent is an American citizen, even if he was born in the United States, he needs proof of his residence time in the United States. Just have a residence in the United States, register as a voter, etc. Not enough to prove the time of living in America. American law requires that you must live in the United States for five years, two of which are after you reach the age of 14. The following materials can be used as proof: your existing and/or old American passport, the original or certified copy of school transcripts, and the original telephone bill or water and electricity bill with the name of one of the parents of an American citizen.

If the parents of American citizens who apply for American citizenship for children born out of wedlock are not present, he/she must submit a complete notarized signature form DS-5507.

Fill in the complete US passport application form DS- 1 1.

One photo of American passport: 2X2 inches, with white or light background. You must be able to see the whole face of the child, and your eyes must be open. If the child is held up for a photo, please make sure that his head or face is not covered.

Tip: How to take good photos? In the photo, the child's eyes must be open. The first method is to let one of the child's parents sit down and put a piece of white cloth in front. Then the parent holds the child's head and neck in front of the white cloth and let the other parent take pictures. The second method is to let the child lie on the ground covered with a white blanket and take pictures on it. You can also find a professional photographer to take pictures.

Fees: The application fee for overseas-born consular reports is $ 100. The application fee for children's US passport is $65,438+005. (Please refer to the payment method)

Step 2: Please make an appointment online (if you need to handle multiple services that day, please make an appointment separately. )

Step 3: The child must come in person. We encourage both parents to apply. If one parent of an American citizen cannot be present, the DS-2029 form must be filled in in advance, notarized and signed by the notary office, and submitted by the other parent at the time of application. If you apply for your child's first American passport at the same time, please refer to the children's passport for more information about the requirements for parents to agree to apply for a children's passport.

All application forms must be filled out, printed and sent to the consulate on the day of application. All supporting materials must also be ready for inspection by consular officials. If you don't have the forms or documents listed in the second step, please cancel your appointment and make a new appointment when you are ready. If you arrive at the consulate at the appointed time, but you don't fill in the application form or the documents are incomplete, we may cancel your reservation and ask you to make another appointment in the future.