Eligibility for a CRBA

In order to determine whether or not the U.S. citizen parent(s) is/are able to transmit citizenship, please refer to the transmission requirements.

If the transmission requirements have been met, please submit the following in person at the Consulate General serving your area. For applicants living in areas where there is no consular presence, you may be eligible to submit your application during an ACS outreach program. Please refer to the ACS outreach program page for details of upcoming ACS outreach visits.

• Self-addressed Express Post Platinum for the return of the passport and/or Consular Report of Birth Abroad - minimum A4 size. Please not we are not able to accept Registered Post envelop to return documents;
• The applicant (child) and at least one parent, preferably the U.S. citizen parent;
• Completed (but not signed) CRBA application (Form DS-2029 PDF/295KB) — all questions must be answered;
• Completed (but not signed) Affidavit of Parentage, Physical Presence and Support (PDF/172KB);
• Child’s Birth Certificate;
• Parents’ registered marriage certificate (if applicable);
• Evidence of termination of any previous marriages (if applicable);
• American Citizen Parent(s)’ evidence of U.S. Citizenship (U.S. passport or naturalization certificate);
• American Citizen Parent’s documentary evidence of physical presence in the United States prior to the child’s birth;
• Applicable Fee (All fees are subject to change without notice).

Parents are encouraged to apply for their child’s Social Security Number and first U.S. Passport at the same time as applying for their CRBA. Once you have completed all appropriate application forms and gathered all required supporting documentation, make an appointment to lodge the application. Please make sure you print your appointment confirmation to show to the Consulate Security.