How do I get a passport for my child if the father is not around?

Apply for a Child’s U.S. Passport All children under age 16 must apply for a passport in person with two parents or guardians using, You cannot renew your child’s passport using Form DS-82. Passports for children under age 16 are only valid for 5 years. DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport Please note :

The Form Filler will select the correct form for you based on the information you input. It may generate a different form from what you expect. Note : When completing your child’s form by hand, please list on Address Line 2 “In Care Of” your name or the name of the child’s other parent or legal guardian. By providing “In Care Of” information, you will ensure that your child’s passport is not returned to us if the delivery service does not recognize your child’s name as someone who normally gets mail at your address. Do not sign your child’s application until instructed to do so by the acceptance agent. You must provide your child’s Social Security number, if they have been issued one, in accordance with and,

If your child does not have a Social Security number, you must submit a statement, signed and dated, that includes the phrase, “I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the following is true and correct: (Child’s full name) has never been issued a Social Security Number by the Social Security Administration.” For more information, please see,

You can apply for a passport book,, or both documents. You may request a larger passport book for your child, at no additional cost, by checking the ‘large book’ box at the top of the DS-11.

Your evidence must be an original or certified, physical copy. A certified copy is any document that has the seal or stamp of the official issuing authority. You must submit one of the following documents for your child:

Full validity, undamaged U.S. passport (expired passports are accepted). Full validity means the document is/was valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for children under 16.U.S. that meets the following requirements:

Issued by the city, county, or state of birth Lists applicant’s full name, date of birth, and place of birth Lists the parent(s)’ full names Has the date filed with registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth) Has the registrar’s signature Has the seal of the issuing authority

Certificate of Citizenship

If you cannot submit one of the above acceptable documents for your child, or for more information, please see, You cannot submit digital evidence of your child’s U.S. citizenship such as a mobile or electronic birth certificate. You must submit physical evidence of U.S.

Legible On white 8.5″x11″ standard paper Black and white Single-sided

If you don’t want to submit a photocopy of your citizenship evidence, you may submit a second certified copy of your citizenship evidence, which we will keep. If you don’t submit a photocopy or a second certified copy of your citizenship evidence, your passport processing could be delayed.

You must submit documentation that lists the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the child applying for a passport. The following may be used to show parental relationship:

U.S. birth certificate ( also evidence of U.S. citizenship ) Foreign birth certificate Adoption decree Divorce/Custody decree

Please note : Some documents, like a U.S. birth certificate, show both U.S. citizenship and parental relationship. These documents must be originals or certified copies (not photocopies). The parents or guardians must present one of the following identification documents (IDs) to the acceptance agent:

Valid or expired, undamaged U.S. passport book or passport card In-state, fully valid driver’s license or enhanced driver’s license with photo Certificate of Naturalization Certificate of Citizenship Government employee ID (city, county, state, or federal) U.S. military or military dependent ID Current (valid) foreign passport Matricula Consular (Mexican Consular ID) – commonly used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) – commonly used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant Trusted Traveler IDs (including valid Global Entry, FAST, SENTRI, and NEXUS cards) Enhanced Tribal Cards and Native American tribal photo IDs Note : you may be asked to present an additional ID when presenting one of these three documents: 1) In-state, fully-valid learner’s permit with photo, 2) In-state, fully-valid non-driver ID with photo, or 3) temporary driver’s license with photo.

If you cannot present one of the IDs above, or for more information, please see, Please note:

Some states now issue digital ID documents (also known as mobile driver’s licenses or mobile IDs). We cannot accept these digital IDs when you apply for your child’s U.S. passport. You must continue to submit your physical, photo ID and a photocopy of the ID. If you present an out-of-state ID, you must present an additional ID.

Submit a photocopy of the front and back of each ID that you present to the acceptance agent. Requirements:

Photocopy must be on plain white, 8 1/2 x 11″ standard paper. Photocopy cannot be double-sided. Do not decrease the image size (although you may enlarge it).

Both parents/guardians must authorize the issuance of the child’s passport. The best way to do this is for both parents/guardians to go with the child in person to apply for the passport. What if both parents/guardians cannot appear in person?

Please Note : Written authorization from the parent that cannot appear in person must be less than three months old. You must provide one photo of your child. To avoid processing delays, be sure the photo meets all,

Do not attach or staple your photo to the form. The acceptance agent or passport employee accepting your child’s form will review the photo and staple it. Some provide photo services for an additional fee. We have special tips for taking photos of infants and newborns on our,

Child Applicants :

Please note : The application fee and the execution fee are paid separately. Expedited service costs an additional $60. For information on forms of payment and a full list of fees and services, please see, *How to fill out your check You can about your child’s application status. Note : It may take 2 weeks from the day you apply until your child’s application status is “In Process.” During these 2 weeks, your child’s application is delivered to a mail facility, your payment is processed, and your child’s application is scanned and sent to us.

1. If your passport status update says “Not Available,” your child’s application and supporting documents are safely on their way to us.
2. No, children under age 16 are not eligible to mail in passport applications.
3. Additionally, you cannot apply online for a child’s passport.
4. Some acceptance facilities require appointments and others do not.

We recommend calling the acceptance facility ahead of time to verify their hours, acceptable forms of payment, and appointment requirements. When completing your child’s passport application, we recommend you add your name in the “In Care Of” part of the Mailing Address section on Form DS-11.

After we print your child’s passport, we will send it to you and return your child’s supporting documents. How we send your child’s passport and supporting documents depends if you applied for a book and/or a card and if you paid an additional fee for 1-2 day delivery. After we print your passport, we will send it to you and return your supporting documents.

How we send your passport and supporting documents depends if you applied for a book and/or a card and if you paid an additional fee for 1-2 day delivery. I applied for a passport book only : You may receive your newly-issued passport and your citizenship documents in two separate mailings.

You may wait 8 weeks after receiving your passport before you receive a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We can send your passport book via a 1-2 day delivery service. I applied for a passport card only : You may receive your newly-issued passport card and your citizenship documents in two separate mailings.

You may wait 8 weeks after receiving your passport before you receive a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We only send the passport card via First Class Mail. We do not send cards via 1-2 day delivery services. I applied for both a passport book and passport card : You may receive three separate mailings; one with your citizenship documents, one with your newly-issued passport book, and one with your newly-issued passport card.

You may wait 8 weeks after receiving your passport book before you receive a second and third mailing with your passport card and citizenship documents. If the mailing address you provided on your child’s application has changed and you’re waiting for his or her U.S. passport book, passport card, or return of citizenship evidence documents, please contact the,

You do not need to contact us if your address changed after you received your child’s passport. When completing your child’s passport application, we recommend you add your name in the “In Care Of” part of the Mailing Address section on Form DS-11. In certain countries, a DS-3053 must be notarized at a and cannot be notarized by a local notary public.

Families may write one check or money order to the U.S. Department of State for their passport application fees if they are applying in person at the same time. The check or money order must include the name and date of birth of each applicant. All other applicants must submit individual checks or money orders to the U.S.

Department of State for their passport application fees. Please include the applicant’s name and date of birth on the check or money order. You and your child may have different last names, as long as the parental relationship document lists your full name. If your name has changed from that on the parental relationship document, please submit proof of your legal name change (e.g.

marriage certificate or court order). Parents may enroll their U.S. citizen children under the age of 18 in the (CPIAP), one of the Department of State’s most important tools for preventing international parental child abduction. If a passport application is submitted for a child who is enrolled in CPIAP, we attempt to alert the parent(s) to verify whether they approve passport issuance.

• When applying for the first time or for your child, you will need to provide evidence of U.S.
• Citizenship and photo identification with your application.
• Go to our and for examples of documents we accept.
• For example, if you were born in the United States and you do not have your birth certificate, you will need to contact the county, city, or state where you were born and request a certified copy of your birth certificate.

We also realize that some customers may not have a driver’s license to present as photo ID. We accept other types of government-issued, primary photo ID, and will accept multiple forms of secondary photo ID if you do not have a primary ID. If you choose not to submit a photocopy, you may submit a second certified copy of your child’s birth certificate.

Can I get a passport if I don’t know my father?

Contact other relatives who might know, and if you still can’t find the info, simply state ‘unknown.’ Remember, some people don’t even know who their parents are. They can still travel.

How to get a child passport with one parent absent in Nigeria?

What to do when both parents are not able to be present at passport interview: – Both parents or guardians should appear with the minor. If one parent/guardian cannot be present, the non-applying parent or guardian must complete DS-3053 “Statement of Consent” providing written consent for the issuance of a passport for the minor child.

Sign and date Form DS-3053 in the presence of a Certified Notary Public.U.S. government (available at the Consulate in Lagos or Embassy in Abuja) or U.S.-based notaries are required. Documents notarized in Nigeria, except at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General, are not accepted. Submit a photocopy of the front and back side of the ID that was presented to the Notary Public with Form DS-3053.

Do I have to put fathers details on child passport UK?

Who can apply – Someone with parental responsibility for the child must apply for the passport. You need to give both parents’ details when you apply. If you cannot provide the other parent’s details, you need to say why (for example, you’re the only parent named on the birth certificate or you adopted the child on your own).

What is a DS 5525 form?

Reminders for Printing Your Application –

Make sure the image of the application covers the entire page. Use vertical, portrait format. Do not print your form horizontally. Doing so will cause delays with your application. Print your form single-sided on 8.5 inch by 11 inch letter-sized paper. We do not accept double-sided forms. The only handwritten marks we will accept when you use the Form Filler tool are your original signature and date.

You may fill out these forms using an online Form Filler or by downloading a PDF of the application. The Form Filler tool is a shared resource for four of our forms. You may see a different form than you expected (for example, a DS-11 instead of a DS-82).

1. The Form Filler will create the correct form for you based on the information you enter.
2. The Form Filler works best if you are applying for or renewing your U.S.
3. Passport in the United States or renewing by mail from Canada.
4. If you need to apply for or renew your U.S.
5. Passport in another country, visit the webpage of the U.S.

embassy or consulate in that country for more information.1. Application For A U.S. Passport (DS-11)

You should complete this form if you’re applying for the first time, you’re applying for your child who is under age 16, or you don’t meet our requirements to renew your passport.

2. Renewal Application (DS-82)

You should complete this form if you meet our requirements to renew your passport, Keep in mind that children under age 16 cannot renew their passports and must apply using Form DS-11.

3. Data Corrections, Some Name Changes, and Limited-Validity Passports (DS-5504)

You may be eligible to use this form if you need to change or correct your passport, or you need to replace a passport that was limited to less than 10 years validity (which is the normal validity period for an adult’s passport.)

You should only submit the forms listed below for special situations.1. Reporting Your Passport Lost or Stolen (DS-64)

You should complete this form if you lost your passport or it has been stolen, To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must apply in person and submit Form DS-11 in addition to Form DS-64.

2. Statement of Consent for Issuing a Passport to a Child (DS-3053)

You should complete this form if one parent or guardian cannot go with the child to apply in person for the child’s passport. The parent or guardian should submit this special form in addition to their child’s application (DS-11).

3. Statement of Special Family Circumstances (DS-5525)

You should complete this form if one parent or guardian cannot locate the other parent or guardian. The parent who is applying should submit this special form in addition to their child’s application (DS-11).

4. Statement You Did Not Receive Your U.S. Passport (DS-86)

You should submit this form only if we mailed your passport and you did not receive it within two weeks of us mailing it. Call the National Passport Information Center and the customer service representatives will walk you through this form.

Last Updated: January 4, 2023

How long does it take to get passport?

RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1030 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2022 TIME PERIOD FOR ISSUANCE OF PASSPORT 1030 DR. SUBRAMANIAN SWAMY: Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state: (a) the time taken in days for issuance of passport after an applicant applies for a normal Ordinary Passport: (b) whether any SOP exists regarding the number of days within which the Police have to do verifications and report the case to the Regional Passport Office; and (c) steps taken to reduce the waiting time and ensure that passports are issued within the shortest possible time? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (a) In its Citizens’ Charter, Ministry is committed to issue a fresh passport in ‘Normal’ category within 30 working days,

1. In case of re-issue of an ordinary passport, the Ministry is committed to issue it within 7 working days in cases where pre-police verification is not required, and within 30 working days (excluding PV) in cases where PV is required.
2. B) Police Verification Report (PVR) is expected to be received at Regional Passport Office (RPO) in 21 days from the day of initiating the PVR.

The average time taken for PVR has continuously been improving. (c) Several steps have been taken to reduce the waiting time and expeditious delivery of passport services. These include an increased network of Regional Passport Offices (RPO), Passport Seva Kendras (PSK) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSK) throughout the country for easy accessibility.

Currently, there are 557 offices including 36 RPOs, 93 PSKs and 428 POPSKs. As part of the Passport Seva Programme (PSP), a centralized Portal (http://www.passportindia.gov.in) has been set up. In addition, a multilingual call centre operating in 17 Indian languages enables citizens to obtain passport service related information and receive updates about their passport applications, round the clock.

The PSP system in India operating in the abovementioned 557 offices has also been integrated with 177 Indian Missions/Posts abroad to enable easy access to data thereby reducing the time taken in various Passport issuance processes. An ‘mPassport Police’ app has also been launched to expedite the Police verification (PV) process.

Can I get a passport without fathers consent UK?

Consenting to a passport application – This section explains to HM Passport Office staff who can consent to a passport application. HM Passport Office needs consent from the intended passport holder, a parent or legal guardian before we issue a passport. You, the examiner, must make sure you have the appropriate consent in every situation.

Why does it take so long to get a passport?

Unprecedented demand for passports is leading to longer processing times for new applications and renewals.

Are both parents required for minor passport renewal in USA?

Two Parent Consent for Minor U.S. Passports In order to issue a U.S. passport to any minor child under the age of 16 (first time or renewal), U.S. law stipulates that all parents listed on the child’s birth certificate must provide written consent. We acknowledge family situations where this may prove difficult, which is why we are sharing the following options.

• Parents who are not able to attend the appointment must submit a notarized form DS-3053 Statement of Consent.
• A copy of the same identity document used to notarize the form must be attached to the form.
• Form DS-3053 must be notarized in the United States or at a U.S.
• Embassy or Consulate.
• If a parent is in the Dominican Republic, he/she must come to the Consular Section in person to sign the passport application.

If a form DS-3053 is unable to be obtained, the applying parent must provide proof that said parent has been granted sole legal and physical custody of the child by a court order. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, @EmbajadaUSAenRD for updates and additional information on consular issues. : Two Parent Consent for Minor U.S. Passports

Can a child travel internationally with one parent?

Children traveling to the U.S. – All children, including infants, must have their own travel documents such as a passport or document from a Trusted Traveler Program to enter the U.S. If you travel or are going to travel with a child, consider taking the following documents:

If the child is traveling with only one of their custodial parents, they must have a letter of consent, preferably in English and notarized, from the other parent or signed by both parents. The letter should say “I acknowledge that my son/daughter is traveling outside the country with with my permission.” If one parent has sole custody of the child, a copy of the custody document can take the place of the other parent’s letter. Parents who frequently cross the border by land with a minor must always carry a letter of permission from the other parent.

How do I get sole parental responsibility in Nigeria?

3. Factors Influencing the Grant of Child Custody – Having established that the primary consideration for the grant of custody of a child is the welfare and interest of that child, the next step of our inquiry is “what constitutes best interest of children which must be put into consideration by a court when making an order of custody”? There is no hard and fast rule on what constitutes best interest of a child, as this will depend largely on the circumstances of each case.

Aribi-Whyte JSC (as he then was) in the case of Williams v Williams, 14 observed as follows: “The determination of the welfare of a child is a composite of many factors. Consideration such as the emotional attachment to a particular parent, mother or father; the inadequacy of the facilities, such as educational, religious, or opportunities for proper upbringing are matters which may affect determination of who should have custody”.

It follows that where a party to a child custody proceeding can prove that it is not in the best interests of the child that custody of the child be granted to the other party, the courts will take this factor into consideration in reaching its decision.

• It is for this reason that it has been held in plethora of child custody cases that the evidence provided determines the outcome of child custody cases.
• The “best interests of the child” is the universal standard used in determining child custody disputes.
• This principle of law is statutorily provided for in section 71 of the Matrimonial Causes Act and section 69 of the Child’s Rights Act 2003,

In essence, a party seeking custody may be able to obtain custody if he/she can prove that he/she can provide sound education (emphasis being on sound ) and for the physical and mental well-being of the child. He must also to an extent prove that the other party will/may deny the child these three factors.15 The Supreme Court per Obaseki JSC (as he then was) also held in Williams v Williams, 16 that: ” It seems to me that order for custody must have in view the opportunity of sound education as well as physical and mental welfare.

The degree of familiarity of the child with each of the parents (parties); The amount of affection by the child for each of the parent and vice versa; The respective incomes of the parties; Education of the Child; The fact that one of the parties now lives with a third party as either man or woman and; The fact that in the case of children of tender ages custody should normally be awarded to the mother unless other considerations make it undesirable etc. ”

It has also become a trite principle of law that the conduct of a party claiming for custody is a major consideration. The Supreme Court per Obaseki JSC (as he then was) further held in the case of Williams v Williams, 18 ” The Welfare of an infant although the first and paramount consideration is not the sole consideration and the conduct of the parties is a matter to be taken into account.

” The above-cited authorities will strengthen the claim of a party if it can prove evidence of misconduct on the part of the opposing party. In like manner the court in Kolawole v. Kolawole 19 refused to grant custody to a mother who had once tried to kill the child. It is generally believed that girls should be in the care of their mothers whilst boys their fathers.

There is, however, no rule of law which buttresses this belief hence courts are not bound to adhere to this rule of thumb. It is believed that the best interest principle will suffice in this respect.20 In Dawodu v. Dawodu 21, the Court refused to grant custody to a mother who had no home of her own or private means to bring up the child because it was not in the best interest of the child to do so.

The important point remains that the outcome of child custody disputes largely depends on the facts of each case as well as the evidence placed before the Court. Similarly, the Courts have also pronounced on the guiding principles and considerations for a child born out of wedlock. In Muojekwu v Ejikeme, 22 the Court of Appeal provided a guiding principle on the custody of a child borne out of wedlock.

It was held in the above case that: “The Custody of any child born out of wedlock follows that of the mother in the absence of any person claiming custody of the child on the basis of being the natural father. Refer to Ben Enwonwu v Spira (supra) at p.223.

This must be so since the child must belong to a family and should not be rendered homeless for a situation he did not create.” Having established that the welfare of the child is the paramount consideration, it is important to identify the different types of custody which might be granted by the courts.

These are namely: Divided Custody; Split Custody; Joint Custody; Temporary Custody and Third-Party Custody which are all explained below.

Divided Custody – this occurs where the court directs that a child lives with each parent for different parts of the year with reciprocal visitation privileges. When this occurs, the child is expected to be in the custody of one of the parents, who will in turn exercise complete control over the child. Split Custody – this occurs when the court grants custody to one parent while care and control of the child is granted to the other, in which case the parent vested with custody has the power to control the major decisions of the child’s future while the other parent controls the day-to-day physical upbringing of the child. Joint Custody – this usually happens when the court directs both parents to share responsibility and authority with respect to the child. The effect of this is that both parents are involved in the physical sharing of custodial rights over the child as well as participating in decisions affecting the child’s life such as education, medical problems etc. This is slightly different from split custody. It should be noted that joint custody does not necessarily mean equal or fifty-fifty sharing of time since each case depends on the child’s age, parent’s availability & desires among other factors. Before an order of joint custody is made, the court must ensure that the parents would co-operate with each other, otherwise, such an order would be ineffectual.23 Temporary Custody – this occurs where custody of a child is awarded to a parent temporarily pending the outcome of a separation or divorce proceedings. This power can be exercised where during a matrimonial proceeding, a dispute with respect to the custody, guardianship, welfare, maintenance, advancement, or education of the children of the marriage arises after the proceedings for the principal relief has been instituted.24 The Petitioner or Respondent may make an application for an interim order of custody pending the final determination of the Petition. The application may be made ex-parte in cases of extreme urgency or on notice to the other party. In cases of extreme urgency, an oral application may be made subject to the leave of court before the ex-parte application or application on notice is made. Third-Party Custody – this usually happens where the court considers it desirable to do so. It may place the child under the custody of a third party- a person other than a party to the marriage, either permanently or as an interim measure if it considers this to be in the child’s interest pursuant to the provisions of section 71(3) of the Matrimonial Causes Act, This order will be made if it is either obvious that neither of the parties to the marriage is genuinely interested in the welfare and upbringing of the child or where neither of the parties to the marriage has applied for the custody or where in the opinion of the court, neither of the parties to the marriage is a fit and proper person to have the custody of the child.

However, it should be noted that it is usually in a situation where there is nothing before the court to disqualify any of the parties to the custody of the child that joint custody will be granted. In Williams v Williams 25, it was held by Obaseki JSC: “The position therefore is that there is no evidence before the Court to disqualify either parent from being awarded the custody of Kafialat Abimbola their daughter.

Who has legal custody of a child born out of wedlock in Nigeria?

Under customary law, as it is applicable in some part of Nigeria, if a woman had a child by a man to whom she is not married, custody of the child is deemed to be exclusive to the father or the mother, and this is so even if the child has been acknowledged by the father.

Can I add my child’s father to his birth certificate UK?

Add the natural father’s details if the parents are not married – If the natural father’s details are not on the original birth certificate, they can be added later. To do this, the parents must re-register the birth so that a new birth record can be created to replace the original one.

How long does it take for a child’s first passport?

How long does a child’s first passport last? –

• A child passport lasts for five years.
• As part of the application process, you will have to ask someone to confirm your child’s identity.
• Once you have nominated someone, they will receive an email from HM Passport Office with further instructions.
• The person must be someone who works in, or is retired from, a “recognised profession”.
• For a list of the professions accepted,
• If you prefer, you can also apply for a child passport by post – simply ask for a paper form from the Post Office.
• Or you can call the Passport Adviceline on 0300 222 0000 and ask them to send you out a form.
• Applying by post does have the advantage of being able to use the Passport Check and Send service.
• This is a service provided by some post offices that allows them to check your application.
• It also means your application is less likely to be rejected.
• You can check which of your local Post Offices offers the service,

How long does it take to get a passport UK?

Renewing your UK passport from inside the United Kingdom takes 5 weeks. Renewing your UK Passport from outside the United Kingdom takes 6-8 weeks, First Time UK Passport processing times 10 to 16 weeks. Register as a British citizen first before applying for your UK passport, it will take close to 6-9 months : 4-7 months to register as a British citizen and up to 2 months to get your passport. Urgent passport request, please click here. Any communication with the UK passport office, including any requests for additional documents, will add to the processing time.

Tip: Click here for country-specific information: Canada and USA,

What is the DS 3053?

Paperwork Reduction Act – The information collection contained in this proposed rule is pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, and relates to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 1405-0129. As part of this rulemaking, the Department is seeking comment on the administrative burden associated with this collection of information.

This proposed rule will result in a change in the design of the DS-3053, the form associated with this collection of information. Department of State Form DS-3053, which is used to obtain the written consent from the parent or legal guardian of a minor passport applicant when they cannot be present at the time the application is executed, is being revised to be consistent with this rulemaking, to allow the non-applying parent or legal guardian to sign a statement of consent before a notary public or a passport specialist at one of the public passport agency/center counters located within the United States as an alternative to requiring a notarized statement when an application is pending at a passport agency/center.

OMB Control No.1405-0129, Statement of Consent: Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Minor Under the Age 16 was last revised on December 15, 2020. The estimated burden is 20 minutes. The Department does not anticipate an increase in burden; however, in addition to comments on the proposed rule itself, the public is invited to comment on the estimated burden.

1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Non-Applying Parents of Minor Passport Applicants Execution of Form DS-3053 Statement of Consent. (3) Agency form numbers: DS-3053 Statement of Consent. (4) Affected public: This information collection will be used by non-applying parents of minor passport applicants.

(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents: The Department estimates that the yearly total of respondents age 17 and under is 416,478. (6) An estimate of the total annual public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The average burden associated with the DS-3053 Statement of Consent information collection is estimated to be 20 minutes per respondent.

• The Department estimates the total annual burden for this information collection to be 138,826 hours.
• 7) Submit comments to the Department of State by the following methods: Department of State: • Web: Persons with access to the internet may view this document and provide comments by going to the regulations.gov website at: https://www.regulations.gov/​index.cfm,

Search for Docket No. DOS-2021-0001 or for RIN 1400-AF10. • Email: [email protected] : You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence. (8) We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:

Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department. Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Please note that comments submitted in response to this proposed rule are public record. Before including any Start Printed Page 63741 detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review.

• Abstract of proposed collection: This information collection will enable non-applying parents to provide consent to passport issuance to minor applicants before a notary public (current rule) or before either a notary public or a counter passport specialist (proposed rule).
• Methodology: The form introduced by this information collection will be made available online on the Department’s website and upon request at participating passport agencies and must be submitted to the Department as noted in this rulemaking.

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Passports

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In newly redesignated paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(E), removing the period and adding “; and” in its place; and End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part e. Revising paragraphs (a)(4)(i) and (ii). End Amendment Part The revisions read as follows: Minors. (a) * * * (3) * * * (i) A written statement or affidavit from the non-applying parent or legal guardian, if applicable, consenting to the issuance of the passport, and signed before a notary public or a passport specialist at a public passport agency/center counter operated by the Department of State.

* * * * * (4) * * * (i) A person may apply in loco parentis on behalf of a minor under age 16 by submitting a written statement or affidavit from both parents or each legal guardian, if any, specifically authorizing the application, and signed before a notary public or a passport specialist at a public passport agency/center counter operated by the Department of State.

1. Ii) If only one parent or legal guardian provides the written statement or affidavit, the applicant must provide documentary evidence that an application may be made by one parent or legal guardian, consistent with this section.
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3. Arndt, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State.

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How do I write a letter of consent for a passport application?

The Parent Request letter needs to include both parent’s listed on the child’s birth certificate and must include the parent’s name, date of birth, gender, their direct relationship to the child, and that they explicitly give ‘permission for the child to obtain a visa’ for the country you are traveling to.

What is special family circumstances?

Your request may qualify as a special family circumstance if the minor’s family situation makes it exceptionally difficult or impossible for one or both of the minor’s custodial parents/legal guardians to provide the notarized, written consent.

What’s the quickest you can get a passport?

Processing Times

What documents are required for passport?

1. Evidencing proof of prescribed passport fee payment, through Original Bank Paid Fee Challan (receipt) or e-Payment Confirmation Detail (SMS/Email along with PSID No,)
2. Original Child Registration Certificate(CRC/Form”B”) or FRC (Family Registration Certificate) or Smart Card with one photocopy.
3. Original valid CNICs or Passports of both Parents along with photocopies. (Reference: Passport Rules 2021)
4. The Minor will be accompanied by either of his/her parent or legal guardian appointed by the court of law, along with the original valid CNIC/NICOP of the parent/guardian.
5. In case parents are separated/divorced, bring custody papers granted by the Court of Law.
6. In case the parents of the minor are divorced or separated and the application for a passport is submitted by either of the parents, in respect of the minor. Explicit permission will be required for the issuance of a passport, in the shape of the other parent’s physical presence, or through his/her consent on duly attested non-judicial stamp paper. (Reference: Passport Rules 2021)
7. In the case of a guardian, bring a guardianship certificate, issued by the court of law and the appointed Guardian will visit the Passport office personally with the minor, along with his/her original CNIC and its photocopy.
8. Foreign Passport along with its photocopy, (for Dual Nationals only).
9. In case either of the parent is deceased, his/her original Death Certificate along with a photocopy.
10. In case of a Lost passport, bring a Lost passport Police report mentioning the previous passport number.

Note: In case of any doubt about national status and antecedents’ particulars, additional documents may be required. Validity The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports will issue the Machine Readable Passport (MRP) subject to the fee deposited in the bank, valid for:

1. Five years
2. Ten years

Note : Children under 15 years of age will be issued Passport having 05 years validity only.

Are both parents required for minor passport renewal in USA?

Two Parent Consent for Minor U.S. Passports In order to issue a U.S. passport to any minor child under the age of 16 (first time or renewal), U.S. law stipulates that all parents listed on the child’s birth certificate must provide written consent. We acknowledge family situations where this may prove difficult, which is why we are sharing the following options.

1. Parents who are not able to attend the appointment must submit a notarized form DS-3053 Statement of Consent.
2. A copy of the same identity document used to notarize the form must be attached to the form.
3. Form DS-3053 must be notarized in the United States or at a U.S.
4. Embassy or Consulate.
5. If a parent is in the Dominican Republic, he/she must come to the Consular Section in person to sign the passport application.

If a form DS-3053 is unable to be obtained, the applying parent must provide proof that said parent has been granted sole legal and physical custody of the child by a court order. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, @EmbajadaUSAenRD for updates and additional information on consular issues. : Two Parent Consent for Minor U.S. Passports

Do kids need passports for cruises?

In order to board the ship, guests will need to bring the following documents:

COVID-19 Test Result (if applicable) : Guests on transpacific sailings ending in Australia and sailings from Australia, will need to take a pre-cruise test prior to boarding day. See testing requirements for your cruise here.

Health Status Questionnaire: to be completed on the Royal Caribbean app before you board.

Government Identification: Accepted forms of identification vary based on nationality, departure port and disembarkation port. See details below to learn what forms of identification are accepted.

COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card and Forms (if applicable): While COVID-19 vaccination is not required for most sailings, a few countries still require vaccination to cruise. On sailings from Australia, guests age 12 and older will need to show proof of full vaccination in order to board. Some countries require you complete COVID-19 related travel authorizations before setting sail. Learn more,

Travel Visas (if applicable): Visa requirements vary depending on nationality and the country you are sailing from, see guidance here,

Accepted Forms of Identification All guests will also need a form of identification to board the ship. Accepted forms of identification vary based on nationality, departure port and disembarkation port. Please note that hospital Birth Certificates (baby feet Birth Certificates), as well as photocopies or images of any required travel documents are not accepted for boarding.

U.S. Passport book that is valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends. A U.S. Passport book is required for sailings that depart from homeports outside of the U.S.

For sailings departing from U.S. homeports, an official US state-issued Birth Certificate is also accepted. Guests age 16 and older that present an official US state-issued Birth Certificate will also need to provide a valid Driver’s License or picture ID issued by the government.

U.S. citizens may use Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) as a single form of documentation (instead of both birth certificate and picture ID) for sailings departing from U.S. homeports. Enhanced Driver’s Licenses are only available from the following states: Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington State. Please note that an Enhanced Driver’s License is different from a REAL ID compliant id. An EDL will have a flag on the front.

Puerto Rican citizens should review their birth certificates and ensure they are up to date. Puerto Rican birth certificates issued prior to July 1, 2010 are not valid forms of proof of citizenship. The Government of Puerto Rico has partnered with document provider VitalChek to provide an expedited method for ordering new birth certificates. To apply through this method please visit: www.vitalchek.com, Vital Check also offers a bilingual call center available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Processing and shipping fees apply. To apply through this method please call: (866) 842-6765.

United States Permanent Residents must have a United States Permanent Resident Card. Additionally, a passport from your home country is strongly recommended. Click here for additional information.

For all sailings that visit Colombia, all guests will be required to present a passport book valid for at least 6 months after the sailing’s return date in order to board. Colombian Customs and Immigration requires all visitors to have a valid passport book and will not accept any other travel documents for entry. Unfortunately, any guests without a valid passport book will be denied boarding.

No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation. For additional United States passport information visit the United States Department of State travel information website, Visa Central is the passport and visa service that we recommend, should our guests need passport and visa assistance.

1. You may contact Visa Central for all your passport needs.
2. Visa Central can obtain passports in as little as one day.
3. US Residents, please contact VisaCentral online, email [email protected] or call 800-858-8579, and be sure to reference Royal Caribbean account 44988 for reduced service fees.
4. Accepted Identification for International Guests (non-U.S.

Citizens)

For US Sailings: Non-US Citizens will require a passport valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends and the necessary visa for entry into the United States. On Transatlantic and Transpacific sailings European and Chinese guests will require ESTA (Europe) and EVUS (China). ESTAs are mandatory for everyone travelling to the US. You must apply for an ESTA no later than 72 hours before departing for the United States. Real-time approvals are not available and arriving at the airport without a previously approved ESTA will likely result in being denied boarding.

For International Sailings: Non-US Citizens will require a passport book valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends and the supporting visa for entry and exit from the country, if applicable.

For cruises departing Australia calling into only Australian ports, Australian citizens require either a valid passport or government issued pictured and laminated ID card to be used as identification. Children aged 17 years and under will require a passport or Birth Certificate to travel or government issued photo ID. Children under 16 years of age, who do not have a passport or Photo ID, must have a copy of their birth certificate or their parents Medicare Card. For all other nationalities, a passport (plus visa if needed in Australia) is required.

Europe sailings: National ID cards issued in the European Union (EU) & European Economic Area (EEA) are accepted for travel to Schengen countries only and must be valid for at least three months from the return date. Some itineraries may include a port of call outside the Schengen area. For those sailings, national ID cards will not be accepted, and passports are required for travel.

EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

UK citizens (including children and infants) must have their own full 10 year (5 year for children) passport with at least 3 months validity from the end of the cruise on sailings in the EU (Schengen area). On sailings leaving the EU (Schengen area): passport must be valid for 6 months after return home. For further passport, visa and health advice for your destinations please visit the FCO (UK) or DFA (Ireland) websites, have a look at our visa page* or refer to our Booking Conditions.

EEA countries: The EEA includes EU countries and also Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Switzerland is not an EU or EEA member but is part of the single market.

*Visa Central is the passport and visa service that we recommend, should our guests need passport and visa assistance. You may contact Visa Central for all your passport needs. Visa Central can obtain passports in as little as one day. Canada residents, please contact www.visacentral.ca, email [email protected] or call 8888-665-9956, and be sure to reference Royal Caribbean account 10026 for reduced service fees.

No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation. What if the name on my identification doesn’t match the name on my reservation? It is important that the name on your reservation be exactly as it is stated on your passport or other official proof of nationality. If your name has changed since your document was issued (e.g., marriage or divorce), it is required that you update the document with the new name or provide an official supporting document (e.g., a state, county or province issued marriage license, divorce decree or legal name change document) of the name change.

All documents must be the original or a notarized copy. Additionally, if you are using an identification (e.g., driver’s license) and a citizenship document (e.g., birth certificate), then BOTH documents must match the name on your reservation. Otherwise, it may result in delay or possible denial of boarding.

1. COVID-19 Vaccinations Record Cards and Forms For sailings from Australia, guests age 12 and up are required by the local governments to provide proof of vaccination before boarding.
2. Guests age 12 and older on these sailings who are not vaccinated and do not show proof of vaccination will not be permitted to sail.

For all other sailings, vaccination documents will not be required to board, but we will ask that you disclose your vaccination status to us prior to boarding (via the app, on our website, or at the terminal). Learn more about sailing from Australia,

U.S. and Canadian citizens can obtain customized visa information and instructions for all Royal Caribbean cruises through Visa Central.

U.S. Residents, please contact VisaCentral online here or via email at [email protected] or call 800-858-8579, and reference Royal Caribbean account 44988 for reduced service fees. Canadian Residents, please contact VisaCentral online, or via email at [email protected] or call 800-858-8579, and reference Royal Caribbean account 10026 for reduced service fees.

The following resources may also be of assistance to guests in determining what type of visa is required:

United States citizens can visit the United States Department of State foreign entry requirements website, Canadian citizens can visit the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada website,

Visa Guidance for International Guests (non-U.S. Citizens and non-Canadian citizens) All non U.S. or Canadian passport holders should contact the Embassy (Consular Services) of each country on your cruise or VisaCentral for specific visa requirements, information, forms and fees for your nationality.

Visa Central is the passport and visa service that we recommend, should our guests need passport and visa assistance. You may contact Visa Central for all your passport needs. Visa Central can obtain passports in as little as one day. You may also contact your travel advisor or local Royal Caribbean International office for further assistance.

It is the responsibility of the guest to identify, obtain and present necessary visas before the start of their cruise vacation. Requirements vary based on the guest’s nationality and countries visiting during the cruise. The following resources may be of assistance to guests in determining if a visa is required.

Please note the most recent visa requirements for non-United States guests sailing on an Alaskan itinerary require a Canadian visa to participate in the cruise. Click here to get more details. Some countries that your cruise may visit will require that you obtain a visa prior to arrival. You are responsible for obtaining any necessary visas.

If you do not hold proper visa documents, you will be denied boarding without compensation.

What is the difference between a passport book and a passport card?

A traditional passport (also called a ‘passport book’) is a valid ID for all forms of travel — land, sea, and air — both internationally and domestically. A passport card can be used for international land and sea travel to select countries.

What is the difference between a passport card and a book?

FAQs – Yes. You can apply for both a passport book and passport card at the same time. Check the appropriate box at the top of the form to let us know if you would like to apply for one or both documents. If you have a passport book and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport card as a renewal by mail even if it is your first passport card.

1. If you’re renewing both your passport book and passport card, you must submit both documents.
2. If you can submit a passport book, but you lost your passport card, you cannot renew the passport card using Form DS-82.
3. ALL / ALL / The passport card was designed for the specific needs of northern and southern U.S.

border communities with residents that cross the border frequently by land. The passport book is the only document approved for international air travel. ALL / ALL / Yes. You can save time at the U.S.-Mexico border by using designated Ready Lanes that read the U.S.

passport card’s Radio Frequency Identification technology. Find a complete list of documents which are accepted at Ready Lanes. ALL / ALL / When applying for the first time or for your child, you will need to provide evidence of U.S. citizenship and photo identification with your application. Go to our Citizenship Evidence page and Photo ID page for examples of documents we accept.

For example, if you were born in the United States and you do not have your birth certificate, you will need to contact the county, city, or state where you were born and request a certified copy of your birth certificate. We also realize that some customers may not have a driver’s license to present as photo ID.