CRBA Appointment Process in Kenya

Nov 08, 2025 0

This article provides detailed information about the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) application process at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. A CRBA is a document that proves a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent is a U.S. citizen.

Eligibility

A child is eligible for a CRBA if they were born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent(s) who acquired citizenship at birth and meet the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sections 301 or 309.

Either parent may apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA) on behalf of their minor child. Once a child reaches the age of 18, he or she is no longer eligible to receive a CRBA certificate.

Children born to U.S. citizens who did not meet the transmission requirements for citizenship at birth are not eligible for a CRBA.

When to Apply

You must submit your child’s CRBA application before their 18th birthday.

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Overview of the Application Process

Applying for a CRBA is a process that involves gathering the required documents and submitting them online. The online system allows you to upload documents, pay the application fees, and schedule a required in-person appointment. The embassy will review your documents and let you know of any problems or questions.

Here is a summary of the steps:

Register for a MyTravelGov account.
Create an eCRBA application.
Scan the required documents into the case.
Pay the fees.
Schedule your in-person interview using the online system.
Attend your appointment with your child at the scheduled time.

*Note: Applicants must have a Login.gov account to access eCRBA services on the MyTravelGov portal.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Create an eCRBA application: Select “Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)” on the MyTravelGov homepage.
Schedule your in-person interview: After you submit the eCRBA application and payment, you will see a confirmation screen with a “Schedule” button. Use this to schedule your in-person interview. You will need to schedule an in-person appointment.

Select an appointment time at least 72 hours in the future. One or both parents may go with your child to the appointment.

Required Documents

It is important that you bring all required original documents to your interview. Here's a checklist of items the applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview:

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Child’s Birth Certificate: Bring the original birth certificate and 1 photocopy.
Parent's Identification: The U.S. citizen parent must bring her/his passport or 2 other forms of photo identification, such as a government-issued ID or Driver’s License.
Marriage Certificate (if applicable): Bring the original marriage certificate and 1 photocopy. For marriages conducted in Nigeria, provide the official marriage certificate from the marriage registrar.
Termination of Prior Marriages (if applicable): The mother and/or father will need to show termination of all prior marriages.
Photos:
- One passport photo, 2in x 2in (5cm x 5cm), set against a white background for the child (eyes must be open).
- If you are applying for a CRBA more than one year after the child’s birth, please bring photos of the child from birth to their current age-many photos taken at different times and places.
- Photos together over time, stamps in current and prior passports showing time spent together in any country.
Evidence of U.S. Citizenship: Birth Certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Certificate of Naturalization, or Certificate of Citizenship.
Evidence of Physical Presence: If the U.S. citizen parent was not a citizen at the time of the child’s birth, that parent must bring proof of sufficient physical presence or residence in the United States before the birth in order to transmit citizenship. Physical presence in most cases must be at least five years, two of those years after the age of 14, all before the child was born. Documents that may establish your physical presence in the United States include school transcripts, old passports, a Military Statement of Service or DD-214 Separation Statement (military members only). Consular officers will also consider Social Security Statements from www.ssa.gov or CBP exit/entry records requested by the applicant from www.foia.gov. Bring the original documents and 1 photocopy of each.
Medical Records: Medical records, ultrasound reports, birth report from hospital, and photos of the mother during pregnancy and after birth are all helpful to establish the biological relationship between the mother and child.

You may also be required to complete the Form DS-5507.

Important Notes:

For marriages conducted in Nigeria, provide the official marriage certificate from the marriage registrar.
Applicants may also request CBP exit/entry records from www.FOIA.gov.
The Embassy DOES NOT accept private DNA tests taken in advance of the CRBA appointment.

Fees

The fee will be paid online via eCRBA if possible. If payment on eCRBA is not possible, you may pay on the day of the appointment at the Embassy/Consulate.

Here's a breakdown of the applicable fees:

CRBA: $100
Child’s passport (under 16): $135
Child’s passport (16 and over): $165
Total charge for children under 16 (CRBA and passport): $235

Please note that all fees paid to the U.S. government in support of your visa application(s) are nonrefundable.

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Attending the Appointment

For children under the age of 16, both parents/legal guardians are required to come in person. Complete, but do not sign!

If one parent cannot attend, they must complete a Statement of Consent (Form DS-3053) and have it notarized. The non-attending parent must complete a Statement of Consent document to apply for a passport for children under the age of 16.

The Statement of Consent document is only valid for 90 days after the date of signature. You should use eCRBA to create your case.

The non-attending parent can visit a U.S. embassy or consulate and send the original to the parent attending the interview, with 1 photocopy of the front and back side of the photo ID used during notarization.

Additional Information

Passport Application: You should apply for a passport well before any travel to the United States. Both applications may be submitted together at your scheduled CRBA appointment.
Sibling Applications: A separate appointment is required for each child that is applying for a service, so please choose a date on which there are sufficient appointments. The appointments can be in the same time slot if available.
Appointment Availability: If a CRBA appointment is available before your travel date, no matter how close to the date, please book it. The appointment calendar operates in real time so will show any available appointments, including appointments available due to cancellations.
Alternative Application Locations: It is not possible to apply for a CRBA within the United States.

Registering Your Appointment

You need to register your appointment online. Registering your appointment provides the embassy with the information needed to return your passport to you after your interview. Registration is free.

Rescheduling Your Appointment

If you are unable to attend your appointment, please go to ais.usvisa-info.com to select a new appointment date. There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment, so please attempt to attend the date already assigned.

Please note: You need to register your original NVC/KCC appointment online before you can reschedule it.

Security Procedures

The Embassy must follow certain security procedures. Embassy security personnel will be unable to enter the embassy.

Alternative Application Process

If you cannot apply online, please contact your local embassy for further instructions for your specific situation. You will need to schedule an in-person appointment.