This edition of Ask the Consul addresses children’s issues that are handled by the Consular Section of the US Embassy.
Applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa for a Minor
Minor children (under age 18) applying for a tourist visa should appear at the Consular Section with both parents or a court appointed legal guardian and a newly issued (within the past two years) birth certificate from the General Registrars Office. Parents/guardians must bring photo identification. Non-travelling parents must give permission, in person,
