How Can I Get Passports for My Grandparents Who Are Immigrants?
Anyone traveling across the U.S. border must have a valid passport. For U.S. citizens, that means an U.S. passport, which is issued by the state department. Passports are issued to all U.S. citizens with very few restrictions. For citizens of other countries resident in the United States, such as green card holders who have arrived as relatives of a U.S. citizen or green card holder, a valid passport from the country of citizenship is a legal requirement. The laws of the country of citizenship apply, and these may vary considerably.
- If the grandparents are U.S. citizens:
- - Proof of citizenship
- - Filled in application form DS-11
- - Current identification
- - Passport photos
- - Photocopies of the proof of citizenship, the identification, and form DS-11
- - $ 135 per person
- If the grandparents are not U.S. citizens:
- - Check with the country of citizenship what forms, identification, photos, and fees are required.
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Instructions
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Fill out form DS-11 for each of the grandparents.
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Take photographs of the grandparents. These have to conform to special requirements, described on the State Department website.
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Bring grandparents, photos, forms, photocopies, proof of citizenship and $135 each to one of the passport offices listed on the State Department website.
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Assist grandparents in applying for passports. First-time applicants have to apply in person.
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Wait for the passports. This takes four to six weeks.
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Find the nearest consular bureau or embassy of the country of citizenship.
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Provide requested documents and fees.
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Submit application.
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Wait during the processing time stated by the consular office or embassy.
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Pick up the passport or receive it via registered mail.
