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.
Documents the US citizenship of a child born abroad to qualifying US citizen parents; must be applied for before the child turns 18. Parents usually apply for the first passport at the same time.
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
Create a MyTravelGov account and complete the eCRBA application | pay online | book an appointment at least 72 hours after payment | attend with the child and at least one parent (a notarised DS-5507 if the citizen parent cannot attend)
Documents you need
- Child's full birth certificate
- Parents' marriage certificate if any
- Evidence of US citizenship
- Proof of the citizen parent's US physical presence
- Self-addressed Express Post or Registered Post envelope
- Decorative birth certificates not accepted
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: USD 100 (AUD 140)
Good to know
CRBA page last modified 9 Feb 2026; fee page 17 May 2026.
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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