The child's citizenship
We check which document proves US citizenship.
First US passport for a child
Start for your child
with an organized file.
We help families organize the documents, understand the steps and arrive better prepared for the appointment.
What to know before you start
- ✓A child under 16 submits a new application; a passport cannot be renewed for a child with Form DS-82.
- ✓Usually the child and the parents or guardians are required to appear in person.
- ✓If one of the parents doesn't attend, consent documents or other documents may be required.
Before you start
We check the full picture.
The first step is to understand what you have in hand, who is coming to the appointment, and which documents are needed to prove citizenship and the parent-child relationship.
The relationship to the parents
We organize documents that show the relationship between the child and the parents or guardians.
Attendance and consent
We confirm in advance who is coming, and what is needed if not all parents can attend.
How we work
Peace of mind, step by step.
We map the case
We understand the child's age, the existing documents and who needs to be involved.
You get a preparation list
We send you an organized list of the documents, photos and details worth organizing.
We organize the file
We go through the materials, arrange them and prepare what is needed for your review.
We prepare for the appointment
We make sure everything is ready and explain what's important to know before arriving, according to the current guidelines.
What to prepare
An organized file, before the appointment.
The exact requirements depend on the case. We'll go over what's relevant with you and build a clear file.
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Form DS-11On a new application form for a child, it's important not to sign before the authorized official asks you to.
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Proof of US citizenshipFor example a US birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad or another suitable document.
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A document showing the parent-child relationshipA document that connects the child to the parent or guardian, when required.
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IDs and copiesAccording to the current requirement for the parents or guardians.
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The child's passport photoAccording to the authorities' current photo guidelines.
Price
Way USA service fee
- A small mistake on a form can cost you a new appointment and weeks more of waiting.
- The most common problem: arriving at the appointment missing one document, and being sent home.
Family passports package: each additional passport
₪299
Save ₪200 on each additional child in the same family
Choose on WhatsAppIncluded in the service
- A list of documents
- Organizing the file
- Technical preparation of the form
- Preparing for the appointment
Not included
- Passport fee
- Photos
- Postage
- Attending in person
Appointment-day support as an add-on: only ₪99, instead of ₪149.
Government fees, postage, courier services, notarized translation and third-party costs are not included, unless stated otherwise.
Way USA is a private administrative assistance service, not a government body and not legal advice. There is no promise of approval, a passport, a visa or any result with any authority.
Check if it fits and start the processReady to start?
Let's get your child's passport in order.
Send a message, tell us what you already have, and together we'll work out the first step.