Report Birth Abroad
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As U.S. citizen parent(s), you should report your child's birth abroad as soon as possible to the U.S. Embassy to establish an official record of the child's claim to U.S. citizenship at birth.
You will need to complete an "Application for Consular Report of Birth Abroad", form DS-2029 [PDF]
The official record will be the Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Form FS-240 which is a basic United States citizenship document. An original of this document will be given to you at the time registration is approved.
A Consular Report of Birth can only be prepared at the U.S. Consulate. It cannot be prepared if the child has been taken back into the United States, or, if the person is 18 years of age or older at the time the application is made.
To register the birth of a U.S. child in a foreign country, please call U.S. Embassy, Apia -- Phone +685 21631.
Please be prepared to leave a message on voice mail and we shall respond between 9.00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
If you wish to apply for a Social Security Number for your child when you report the birth, also complete Form DS 2029 - Page 3-7 [PDF] and submit both applications together.
Announcements
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Emergency Message #3 for U.S. Citizens: Tropical Cyclone Evan (Dec 14, 2012)
U.S. Embassy Apia alerts U.S. citizens and nationals visiting or residing in Samoa of Tropical Cyclone Evan.
The storm has circled back toward Samoa and is moving very slowly, with sustained winds over 120miles per hour, and higher gusts close to the center. Areas throughout Samoa have experienced severe flooding, downed trees, and widespread infrastructure damage. U.S. citizens are advised to remain informed about extreme weather conditions from Tropical Cyclone Evan by monitoring local media reports. U.S. Embassy Apia alerts U.S. citizens and nationals visiting or residing in Samoa of Tropical Cyclone Evan. The storm has circled back toward Samoa and is moving very slowly, with sustained winds over 120miles per hour, and higher gusts close to the center. Areas throughout Samoa have experienced severe flooding, downed trees, and widespread infrastructure damage.
U.S. citizens are advised to remain informed about extreme weather conditions from Tropical Cyclone Evan by monitoring local media reports. [latest emergency message] -
December 14, 2012 - US Ambassador offers condolences to Samoa
US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa David Huebner offers his thoughts and condolences to the families of Cyclone Evan’s victims and everyone sheltering from the escalating violent storm.
“Our thoughts are with families who have lost loved ones and everyone in Samoa enduring the cyclone. It must have been a distressing night and now residents are bracing for more.”
“Fortunately, with their resilience, strength and sense of community spirit, I know the people of Samoa will get through this.”
“Our staff in Samoa report limited cell phone coverage and power outages have led to drained cell phone batteries making it difficult for people to check on loved ones. However, US Embassy Apia staff are today talking with hotels, shelters and hospitals to ensure citizens’ safety.”
American citizens in Samoa who need emergency assistance from US Embassy Apia staff can call +685-777-1776.
Relatives concerned for US citizens in Samoa can contact the US Consulate General in Auckland on 09-303-2724. [emergency message]
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UPDATED PUBLIC NOTICE - Tropical Cyclone Evan - December 14, 2012
Following Tropical Cyclone Evan, Embassy Apia is closed for all non-emergency services. Dial 995 for Police, 994 for Fire Services and 993 for the Hospital. American citizens in Samoa who need emergency assistance from Embassy staff or those outside of Samoa who are concerned about American citizen loved ones in the country may dial 21514, 21434, 7771776, or 7788658. [latest emergency message] -
Emergency Message #2 for U.S. Citizens: Tropical Cyclone Evan (Dec 13, 2012)
Please be advised that the U.S. Embassy will be closed on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th December due to Tropical Cyclone Evan. All visa interviews and non-emergency American citizen services for these dates have been cancelled until further notice.u.s. citizens and nationals are advised to remain informed about conditions from tropical cyclone evan by monitoring local media reports. For updates from U.S. embassy Apia, please see our website at samoa.usembassy.gov.
FaasilasilagaE logo atu ma le faaaloalo lava o le a tapunia le ofisa o amerika (U.S. Embassy) i le aso tofi 13 ma le aso faraile 14 tesema ona o le afa o evan. o le a le faataunuuina faatalanoaga mo visa seia logo atu lo outou mamalu i se taimi o i luma.
Mo tagatanuu o amerika: Ia utagia fautuaga uma e faasalalau atu i alaleo eseese, nusipepa, ma le tv. mo nisi faamatalaga siaki ane le upega tafailagi samoa.usembassy.gov [emergency message]