How do I register my child for a U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)?
• Go to the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem, or the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv. The consulate’s public reception hours are 8:30 – 11:30, M-F Be aware, though, that the consulate is closed on: the last Friday of each month, local holidays (including Eid Al Adha?), and American holidays (Jan. 1, ML King, Presidents’, July 4, Memorial day, labor day, Columbus day, veterans day, thanksgiving, Dec. 25). So check the date on an American calendar and try to call first as well and also check their web site. Bring the following: • Cash – $65 for CRBA, $82 for the passport. The consulate will accept NIS, but the rate that it gives is lousy. Also note that you cannot combine dollars and shekels. The , nor pay with check or credit card. • Application form DS 2029 – you can get it at the consulate • U.S. Passport(s) from one or both parents. • Original birth certificate. • Original marriage certificate. • Divorce certificate (heaven forbid). • If only one parent is a U.S. citizen, then you have to bring
