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BIRTH REPORT
OF AMERICAN CITIZEN ABROAD:
The consulate Report of Birth Abroad documents the birth of a
USA citizen in a foreign state. It is accepted by all US Government agencies as
proof of a child's American citizenship. The report technically is not a birth
certificate (it is a certification of the facts of birth as recorded in a
foreign birth document.) However, it can be used in the same way that the birth
certificate issued by a US city or county record clerk would be. The child's
Thai birth certificate should be retained & MUST BE shown to Thai
immigration when the child is taken out of Thailand.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATIONS:
1. At least one parent is a citizen of the USA.
2. The child is less than 18 years of age at the time of the
application.
3. The child was born in Thailand
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Child's Thai birth certificate with certified English
translation.
2. Proof of parents' US citizenship: (a). US passport (b)
certificate of naturalization, if naturalized.
3. Passport or ID card of alien parent.
4. Parents' marriage certificate, original or certified copy
with certified English translation.
5. proof of termination of any previous marriage(s). (a)
Divorced decree, original or certified copy, or (b) Death
certificate, original or certified copy.
6. If only one parent is a US citizen, he or she must provide
proof of physical presence in the US after the age of 14.
Please bring originals & one copy of each document.
Document not in English must be translated. Translation must be complete and
follow the format of the original.
PROCEDURES:
1.Complete Form FS-579/SS-5
2. Complete the affidavit of paternity/maternity form (not
required if both parents are American).
3. Submit form FS-579/SS-5 & affidavit of
paternity/maternity with all the required supporting documents.
4. Pay the required fee of $40.00US or baht equivalent.
5. The child must be present at the time the application is
executed.
6. Sign both forms in the presence of a Consular Officer.

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