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Report of Birth

When a child is born overseas to an American citizen parent or parents, the child may be entitled to a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and a U.S. passport.  The fee for a CRBA is US $65.  Because this type of consular service can be time consuming, parents should schedule an appointment for this service.  An appointment may be requested by:

  • Sending an email request to praiaconsular@state.gov requesting an appointment in person (not for the same day) during American Citizen Service hours at the Embassy (Wednesdays from 8:00 - 12:00)
  • Phoning the Consular Section during Consular Information hours (Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:30 PM) at (238) 260-8900

Requirements for CRBA Interview:

  • Personal appearance of the child and both parents
  • An original copy of the child's birth certificate
  • Passport of both parents
  • Original or certified copy of the parents' marriage certificate and/or proof of the termination of any previous marriage (death or divorce certificate)
  • If only one parent is a U.S. citizen, U.S. law requires that he or she must present evidence of physical presence in the U.S. for a requisite length of time to transmit citizenship (normally five years)
  • Two photographs (2" square) of the child
  • Fee of US $65 for the child's Consular Report of Birth
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad Form (DS-2029)

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