Births and Citizenship
Birth and Citizenship Services
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The American Consulate General accepts applications for Consular Reports of Birth (CRBA) for children born in The Netherlands to U.S. citizen parents. Processing time is approximately seven working days. If a passport is applied for at the same time, processing time is approximately fifteen working days.
The Consulate General can also accept applications for a CRBA for children born outside the Netherlands, if child and parent(s) are currently residing in our consular district. As these applications must be forwarded to the consulate or embassy in the country of birth, processing time may be several months.
Applications for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad cannot be expedited. If you need to travel it is recommended you do not make definitive travel plans until you have received your child's Consular Report of Birth Abroad and U.S. passport.
DO NOT FORGET to download and complete all required application forms and to verify what documents you must bring with you to your appointment. You will find what you need on each service instructions page as you choose from the menu listed on the left of this page.
A comprehensive overview on the Consular Report of Birth Abroad can be found on the State Department's travel website.
The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 is an amendment of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act that provides alternative ways by which children of U.S. citizens may become U.S. citizens when their parents are unable to transmit citizenship.
Access and Security Notice
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If at all possible bring only the items you need for the service you are requesting. Bringing items that cannot be brought into the Consulate, e.g. cell phones, laptops, knives of all kinds, etc., will delay your entering the building or may even lead to cancellation of your appointment. Please read our Access and Security Notice (click on the picture). Thank you for your cooperation.