Who needs to come to the Embassy?

For children under the age of 16, both parents and the child must appear.  If only one parent can be present, the other should submit a notarized statement of consent which is less than three months old.  A notarized Russian language Consent Form (Download Form as an MSWORD or ZIP file) is also acceptable. 

If you are the sole custodial parent, you should bring evidence of this. Documents which provide proof that you have sole legal authority to apply for you child's passport include:

• Child's certified U.S. or foreign birth certificate listing only the applying parent;
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) listing only the applying parent;
• Court order granting sole custody to applying parent (unless child's travel is restricted by order);
• Adoption decree (if applying parent is sole adoptive parent);
• Court order specifically permitting applying parent's or guardian's travel with the child;
• Judicial declaration of incompetence of non-applying parent;
• Death certificate of non-applying parent.

What should we bring?

When you come to the Embassy, please have the following documents ready to submit:

• Application Form DS-11
• Photo identification of the parents
• Your child's previous passport
• Your child's birth certificate
• A Statement of Consent if only one parent is present
• One passport photo of your child
• $105 in fees 

What if my child just turned 16?

Applicants over the age of 16 who have never had a 10-year passport are considered first-time adult applicants.  All documentary requirements are the same, but the fee is $135 and they will be asked to sign their own application.  The passport will be valid for 10 years.