Reporting a Birth Abroad
Issuing a Consular Report of Birth Abroad
This is the primary document which establishes U.S. citizenship for a child born outside the United States. Please click here to check whether you qualify to transmit U.S. citizenship to your Child.
Please click here for details if you wish to obtain a copy of a Consular Report of Birth Abroad that has been already issued.
If you qualify, please provide the following documentation to the Embassy along with an Application (download) and Affidavit of Parentage, Physical Presence and Support (download). If you have any questions or concerns regarding reporting a birth, please contact the Consular Section on 011-249-8500 or write to colomboacs@state.gov
1. The Child's original birth certificate and an English translation by a sworn translator
2. Marriage cetificates of parents and an English translation by a sworn translator
3. Proof of termination of any previous marriages, if previously married
4. The passports of the parents
5. Hospital Diagnosis Card, Delivery Report, Pregnancy records, Pediatrician records and any other hospital records
6. Fee of US$65.00 (Rs.7,500.00)
7. (i) If only one parent is a US citizen - available records to prove a period of five years physical presence, two after the age of fourteen is required of the US citizen parent. The evidence may include but need not be limited to passport entry/exit stapms and academic records.
(ii) If both parents are US citizens - at least one parent has to provide evidence that he or she had a residence in the
Parents are encouraged to apply for their Child's US passport at the same time. If your Child does not qualify for U.S. citizenship due to a lack of the parent's physical presence or if the child was born before the parent(s) acquired U.S. citizenship, he/she may still be eligible to acquire U.S. citizenship under the following methods;