Passports and Reports of Birth

A U.S. passport is the primary document citizens use to enter and exit countries and identify themselves as American Citizens. American Citizen Services at the Consulate in Chennai stands ready to assist you in obtaining a new passport. Please be advised that U.S. embassies and consulates overseas no longer issue U.S. passports locally except in emergency cases.

Applications are accepted and forwarded to the United States for completion. This process normally takes 7-10 working days. To avoid unnecessary inconveniences, we encourage all U.S. citizens to submit their applications well in advance of any travel plans.

The application process varies by age and situation. Follow the links for specific information.

	Mail in Application?	Who must be present?	Fee
Child Under 16	No	Both parents	$85/Rs.4250
Adult Renewal PPT	Yes	n/a	$75/Rs. 3750
Adult New PPT	No	Applicant	$100/Rs.5000
Lost or Stolen PPT	No	Applicant	$100/Rs.5000

 
Important Passport Facts:

• You may elect to either pick up the new passport in person or have it sent to you by registered mail. There is no additional charge for mailing the passport.
• Your old passport will be cancelled and returned to you along with the new one. Any valid visas in the old passport will not be cancelled.
• When applying for a new passport, remember that passport photos must be recent and be an accurate depiction of the applicant.

Registering the Birth of a U.S. Citizen Child

A child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents is documented as a U.S. citizen by applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA).  To apply for a CRBA, the child must appear in person with his/her parents together with the following original documents:

• Proof of parent(s) citizenship and identity (such as passports and/or Naturalization Certificates)
• Child’s birth certificate
• Two 2 inch X 2 inch color photographs on a white background
• Pre-natal and hospital records of the birth, including original ultra-sound scans
• Parents marriage certificate
• Divorce decrees from any previous marriages, if applicable
• Proof of parents’ residence in the U.S., such as old passports
• If only one parent is present in India, the other parent must complete Form DS-3053 Notarized Statement of Consent
• Fee of US $65 or Rs. 3,445 for Consular Report of Birth alone, or a total of U.S. $150 or Rs. 7,950 if you are applying for a U.S. passport along with a Consular Report of Birth for the child.
  

In order to save time, we strongly recommend that parents complete the application for a Consular Report of Birth, Form DS-2029 and passport application, Form DS-11, before appearing at the U.S. Consulate. 

If you were previously issued a certificate of consular report of birth abroad and should you need a replacement/additional copies, click here

For further information on services for U.S. citizens click here.