de.usembassy.gov Apply Passport for Minor Germany : US Embassy & Consulates

Name of the Organization : U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Germany
Type of Facility : Apply Passport for Minor
State : Berlin
Country : Germany

Website : https://de.usembassy.gov/
Application Form :  https://www.statusin.org/uploads/24753-application.pdf

Apply Passport for Minor :

** A personal appearance before a consular officer is required.
** Minor children must appear with both parents/legal guardians to apply for or to renew a U.S. Passport.

Related : U.S.Embassy & Consulates in Germany Apply for Adult First Time Passport & Renewal : www.statusin.org/24749.html

** Please schedule an appointment at the consular section most convenient to you.

Along with your application and all required documents, do not forget to bring :
** Your application fee payment.

A Return envelope :
** Frankfurt and Bremen here for delivery instructions .
** Munich and Berlin A self-addressed stamped return DIN5 envelope with a German mail stamp for EUR 1.45 (for regular mail) or EUR 3.95 (for registered mail).
** For children under age 16, the presence of the child and both parents is normally required at the time of application.
** Unequivocal consent to passport issuance is demonstrated by the parents signing the application form in front of a Consular Officer.

** If there are special circumstances and both parents cannot submit the application together, for example if one parent is not present in country, the absent parent’s English language, notarized Statement of Consent, not older than 90 days, must be submitted.
** If a parent has sole custody, an original or court-certified copy of the custody order granting sole custody must be submitted with the application.
** If one parent is deceased, a death certificate should be submitted.

Security Note :
** Many items are prohibited inside our facilities (cell phones, USB sticks).
** Make sure to review these security requirements (pdf) before your appointment.
** Failure to follow these could result in delays or a cancellation of your visit.
** Due to security and space constraints, only the applicant and their parent(s)/guardian(s) may enter.

Fees and Forms of Payment :
** First-Time passport or replacement for lost/stolen/mutilated passport -** $135
** Adult passport routine renewal fee – $110
** Children’s passports (under 16 years old) – $105
** Consular Report of Birth Abroad – $100
** Adult First Time Passport Card – $55
** Adult Passport Card Renewal – $30
** Children Passport Card (in connection with or addition to a passport book application) – $15

** The Passport fee is a non-refundable processing fee and is retained by the Department of State whether or not the passport is issued.
** Please note that no expedited service is offered outside of the United States.

Delivery of your U.S. Passport :
** At the time of your passport application, either in-person or by mail, you must have a pre-paid courier envelope in your possession.
** While any pre-paid, pre-addressed courier envelope is acceptable, we strongly encourage applicants to use Deutsche Post’s Express Easy (DHL).
** For security reasons we do not accept Einschreiben or ordinary postage.
** Ordinary mail cannot be tracked, and is not secure.
** Passport Cards do not arrive on the same schedule as passport books.
** You will need to provide a separate stamped, self-addressed envelope for the delivery of your passport card.
** We ask you to bring a pre-paid, pre-addressed DHL Express Easy Brief.
** DHL is the express mail provider of the Deutsche Post.
** This method ensures the security of your passport and allows you to track the delivery from the time that DHL takes possession of the envelope.
** Please write down the DHL Tracking Number, as the consulate cannot track the DHL delivery.