U.S. Embassy & Consulates
in Japan

Children Under 16

Applicants (children) must appear in person accompanied by both parents. Appointments are required.

• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• Proof of parent-child relationship (original + 1 photocopy)
  • U.S. birth certificate
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad
  • Foreign birth certificate (e.g. Family Register “Koseki Tohon”)
  • Adoption decree
  • Divorce/Custody decree

  Note: All documents must be original – no photocopies. All foreign documents must be accompanied by an English translation.

• Present Parents’ valid IDs (original + 1 photocopy)
• One passport photo
  ONLY WHITE backgrounds will be accepted (blue backgrounds will be rejected) / 2″×2″ in size / NO eyeglasses / NO uniforms
• A completed form DS-11
  Complete online and print out single-sided. (How to complete the online application form)
  *NOTE: You must provide a Social Security number, if you have been issued one. If you do not have a Social Security number, please click here.
• One self-addressed “Japan Post LetterPack envelope”
  LetterPack LIGHT: 370 yen, traceable, signature not required
  LetterPack PLUS: 520 yen, traceable, signature required
  For persons using an APO/FPO address, bring one self-addressed envelope that will be mailed via Military Postal Service (MPS). Please note that MPS envelopes are not trackable.  The Embassy cannot mail MPS envelopes using tracking numbers or by registered/certified mail.
• Passport Fees

Applying for a Social Security Number

Please note that an application for a Social Security Number can only be submitted after receiving the original Consular Report of Birth Abroad and Passport. To obtain a Social Security Number for your child, see further details here.