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BIRTH ABROAD

When a child is born overseas to an American citizen parent (or parents), certain documentation is required in order for the child to receive a passport and a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA).

Following requirements do apply:

One of the parents must be a U.S. citizen at the time of the child's birth
If both parents are U.S. citizens at the time of the birth, the child is a U.S. citizen
For children born after November 14, 1986 to one U.S. citizen and one alien, the U.S. citizen parent must have been physically present in the United States for a total of 5 years before the child's birth, two of which must have been after attaining 14 years of age.
For children born out of wedlock to a U.S. citizen father, the father must formally acknowledge parentage and agree to support the child through age 18 as well as fulfill the U.S. physical presence requirement stated above.
For children born out of wedlock to a U.S. citizen mother, the mother must have been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of one year prior to the child's birth.

PLEASE BRING WITH YOU:

Your child
Child's Austrian Birth Certificate (international version)
Parents' U.S./alien passports
Parents' Marriage Certificate (civil records, no church records)
Proof of the termination of any previous marriages (death or divorce certificates)
If applicable, Austrian affidavit of paternity (“Vaterschaftserklärung")
photos (please check the photo instructions at http://www.usembassy.at/en/embassy/cons/photo.htm)
If only one parent is American citizen, that parent’s proof of 5 years physical presence in the U.S. (employment records, school transcripts, tax returns, etc.)
Any previous Consular Report of Birth issued to other children in the family to expedite processing
The fee of US$ 150.00 (or € equivalent, in cash or credit card) for the CRBA and the passport (please see passport matters).

Important Note: Both parents should appear in person - if only one parent is present at the time of application, a written statement in English notarized before an Austrian notary public “Notar” or U.S. Notary or U.S. Consul is required, in which s/he agrees that a CRBA as well as a U.S. passport may be issued to the child.

Processing takes about one week. Please submit a self-addressed stamped envelope (3.30 Euros), so we can send the documents by registered mail.

Effective April 8, 2002, American citizens will be issued the latest, state-of-the-art passport incorporating a photo-digitized image and other enhanced security features. U.S. Embassies and Consulates will achieve this goal by transferring the passport issuance function to a domestic U.S. passport facility.

Please make an appointment before coming to the Consular Section by calling: 31339-7546 or 31339-7535.

DS-2029 (Application for Consular Report of Birth) and SS-5 (Application for Social Security Number Card). Please complete this form legibly and correctly. Instructions on how to complete this form are given on the reverse side. If you cannot download the form from this website, you may request an application packet when you call for your appointment.

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