Embassy of the United States Dhaka, Bangladesh

The American Citizen Services Unit accepts applications for Consular Reports of Birth Abroad by appointment only.  You may schedule an appointment by clicking here.

General Information

The Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) documents the birth of a United States citizen in a foreign country.  It is accepted by all U.S. federal and state government agencies as proof of an individual’s United States citizenship.  Although a CRBA is not technically a birth certificate (which is only issued by the local jurisdiction of a child’s birth), a CRBA can be used in the United States in much the same way that a birth certificate issued by a city or county registrar is used.  You may, and the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka encourages you to, apply for your child’s U.S. passport at the same time that you apply for the CRBA. 

Most, but not all, children born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent are eligible to be documented as United States citizens. 

Please note that the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka can accept, approve, and deny CRBA applications only for children born in Bangladesh.

Documentary Requirements

Please bring all of the following documentation with you to your Consular Report of Birth Abroad appointment.  Complete documentation will allow us to more quickly process your application and will minimize or eliminate the need for repeat visits for documentary purposes.  Please use the following as a checklist to ensure that you have all required materials.  The forms required are available online at: http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/forms/

• Completed DS-2029: Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad for a Citizen of the United States of America
  Please do NOT sign this form.  You will sign the application in front of an authorized official at U.S. Embassy, Dhaka.  Please complete all required items (numbered 1 – 15) for BOTH parents, do NOT leave any items blank.  If you believe an item does not apply to you, please write the abbreviation “N/A”.  The back of the form has additional instructions.
• Completed DS-11: Application for United States Passport (only if applicable)
  Please do NOT sign this form.  You will sign the application in front of an authorized official at U.S. Embassy, Dhaka.  Please complete only the required items (numbered 1 – 22); do NOT leave any items blank.  The back of the form has additional instructions.  This form is only required if you plan to apply for a United States Passport.
• Completed DS-3053: Parental Consent Form (only if applicable)
  U.S. Embassy, Dhaka recommends that both parents be present for the Consular Report of Birth Abroad appointment.  Both parents must be present in order to apply for a U.S. passport for their child.  If one parent is limited with regards to their time in Bangladesh, please contact the American Citizens Services Unit as soon as possible (DhakaACS@state.gov).  We will do our best to accommodate your limited stay. 
  
  If one parent is unable to attend the interview, he or she will need to provide parental consent by filling out the DS-3053.  This document must be notarized.  You are also required to attach a notarized copy of the absent parent’s photo ID.
  
• Passport Photos
  One color passport photo of the child is required. The photo must be 2 inches by 2 inches (2in X 2in) in size, with a white background ONLY. The photo must NOT be retouched, and should have a full frontal view of the child’s face, including their ears, with no makeup and no head coverings. A photo that has been retouched, or appear to be retouched, will not be accepted.
• Proof of Citizenship for the United States Citizen Parent
  The U.S. citizen parent intending to transmit citizenship to the child must provide their U.S. Passport and Naturalization Certificate.  If the U.S. citizen parent is not in Bangladesh, notarized copies of all pages of the U.S. passport and the original naturalization certificate must be submitted.  A U.S. citizen parent born in the United States will need to submit his or her birth certificate.
• Parental Identification
  Both parents should bring proof of their identity, either a passport or other government issued identification document that includes a picture.  If one parent is unavoidably unable to be present, a notarized certified true copy of the identification document may be submitted. 
• Birth Certificate for the Minor Child
  You must submit the original birth certificate from the Registrar of Births and Deaths.  Birth certificates that are issued by a hospital or other medical institution will NOT be accepted.
• Documentation of Parent’s Marriage (if applicable)
  If the marriage took place in Bangladesh, please submit the original marriage contract (Nikah Nama) and Marriage Certificate (in Bangla, with a translated English copy) for a Muslim marriage or the original affidavit from the priest performing the ceremony, and Marriage Certificate (in Bangla, with a translated English copy) for a Hindu marriage.  If the marriage took place in the U.S. or another country, please submit the original marriage document, and an English translation thereof, if applicable.
• Proof of Termination of Parents’ Prior Marriage(s) (if applicable)
  If the death or divorce occurred in Bangladesh, the original death certificate or divorce certificate (Talak Nama) must be submitted (in Bangla, with an English translation).  If the death or divorce occurred in the U.S. or another country, the original death or divorce certificate must be submitted, as well as an English translation thereof, if applicable.
• Evidence of Physical Presence in the United States
  In the event that the child has one U.S. citizen and one alien parent, proof of the U.S. citizen parent’s physical presence (number of days that the U.S. citizen parent was demonstrably IN the United States) may be required.  The best way to establish this proof is to submit the original passports documenting entry and exits to all countries visited.  Pay stubs, transcripts from educational institutions (NOT diplomas), and medical records may also be helpful in establishing physical presence.
• Fees
  The processing fee for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad application is $100, and the processing fee for a U.S. Passport application is $105.  Fees must be paid in cash, and are payable either in United States Dollars or in Bangladeshi Taka.  Please note, the fee for the U.S. passport will not be collected until the application for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad has been adjudicated.  If the application for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad is denied, the application for a U.S. passport will not be adjudicated.
• Additional Information
  No additional information is required; however, please feel free to bring additional documentation if you feel it would be pertinent to the adjudication of your application.

What to Expect When You Visit the Embassy

• We suggest arriving 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow time for security checks at the Embassy entrance.
• When you arrive, let the guards know that you have an appointment with the American Citizen Services Unit. You will be asked to show photo ID.
• Our guards will check your belongings.  Cameras, mobile phones and other electronic devices are not allowed inside the Embassy.
• You will be asked to pass through a metal detector.
• Once you enter the compound, you will be directed to the Consular Section.
• Inside the Consular Section, you will find the American Citizen Services Unit’s waiting room at the very end of the main waiting area. Our staff will be expecting you at window 12.