First U.S. Passport for a Minor

If you are applying for the first U.S. passport for a child under the age of 18 who was born overseas, you must first report the child's birth.  Please read about how to register a birth abroad.

If you are applying for the first U.S. passport for a child under the age of 16 who was born in the United States, the personal appearance of both parents, as well as the child, is a must with the following documents: 

1.      Passport application form DS-11  (all passport applications are available in the ACS waiting room); http://foia.state.gov/FORMS/passport.asp

2.      Child’s original/certified copy of the U.S. birth certificate issued by the State Vital Statistics Office;

3.      Recent identifications for both parents (e.g. passports, driver license, Kuwait civil id card);

4.      2 recent (taken within six months) photos size 2”x2” (5cm x 5cm) with a white background. Applicant should be facing the camera directly. No profile or ¾ shots. (The Embassy will reject any photographs that do not meet the specified requirements);

5.      Fees: 85 USD or 25.500 KD payable in cash only;

6.      Please note that additional documents may be required depending upon the circumstances of your case.

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Impotant:  The parent who is not accompanying the child due to travel must submit a notarized statement of consent form DS-3053 with legible photocopy of his/her signed passport.  http://foia.state.gov/FORMS/passport.asp