Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Adults born abroad to a US citizen parent apply for a first passport as proof of citizenship, after the parent's transmission requirements have been checked.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulates-General in Sydney (North Sydney, Suite 2, 50 Miller Street), Melbourne (553 St Kilda Road) and Perth (16 St George's Terrace); the Embassy in Canberra gives no consular services. Outreach visits cover Brisbane, WA, NT, SA and Tasmania (registration by email).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of the United States of America.
How to apply
Complete DS-11 unsigned | parent completes the affidavit of parentage, physical presence and support | book an appointment and submit in person
Documents you need
- Birth certificate and ID
- Parent's citizenship proof
- Parents' marriage evidence
- Parent's physical presence evidence
- US-size photo
- Return Express Post envelope
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: applicable passport fee, amount not stated on the page
Good to know
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Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by United States of America's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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