Passport Application (6-8 weeks)
Parents from other countries whose babies are born via surrogacy in the United States must obtain a newborn passport in order to return to their country of residence with their children.
DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE THE PASSPORT APPLICATION: You must complete an application (Form DS-11) to obtain a passport for your child. This application can be completed online or downloaded and printed from the United States Department of State’s website HERE.
Although the wait time for a routine passport application is six to eight weeks, it is possible to obtain your baby’s passport much faster—sometimes within a day.
Passport Expediting
In-Person (1-2 Days – from appointment date)
If you have international travel in less than 2 weeks, you are eligible to schedule an appointment and/or apply in person at one of the regional U.S. State Department Passport Office locations throughout the United States. Applying in person, with your baby present, at a regional passport agency is one of the quickest way to obtain your baby’s expedited passport.
Proof of international travel (within 2 weeks from the appointment date, and the child[ren] must be listed on the flight itinerary) is required.
LOCATIONS: Click HERE to find the regional passport office nearest you.
If two parents are listed on your baby’s birth certificate, both parents must appear in person with their baby. If one parent is not able to appear in person, he or she must complete and sign a Statement of Consent (“DS-3053″). The form can be downloaded HERE
APPOINTMENTS: to schedule your appointment, you will need to call for an appointment at 877-487-2778. You will receive a confirmation number for your appointment. The appointment dates and times are subject to availability depending on, among other things, how busy the regional passport office is at the time you call. Appointment times can be anywhere from two to seven business days from the time you call in to set an appointment.
In many cases, using this method, you may be able to obtain your passport in 1-2 days from appointment date.
Passport Application (6-8 weeks)
If you are unable to apply in person at a regional passport office, you may work with an expediter to facilitate your application.
IFLG works with Passport & Visa Advisors, LLC, an advisory service that assists international travelers in getting required documents in order prior to their passport application.
Anticipate 3 to 5 business days to obtain your expedited passport.
What To Take To Your Appointment
- Appointment confirmation number
- Proof of international travel (must show travel within 2 weeks from the appointment date, and the child[ren] must be listed on the flight itinerary)
- Completed passport application form (form DS-11) for the child. The form can be completed online, downloaded and printed HERE
- All required supporting documentation, including: Child’s birth certificate Child’s passport photo, Photocopies of parents’ identification documents/passports
- If two parents are listed on the birth certificate, both parents must appear in person.
- If one parent is not available to attend the appointment, a Statement of Consent (“DS-3053) must be signed. The form can be downloaded HERE
- Payment: Credit cards accepted; bank debit cards are not.
- Passports are generally available through the U.S. State Department within 1-2 days of the appointment at the regional passport office.