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Dual-national child: checklist

Check the child’s two passports and travel documents; if necessary, complete the consent letter, CPIAP, and consular procedures.

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1. Check the validity dates of both passports

Check the validity dates of the U.S. and Turkish passports; note that a child’s passport cannot be renewed by mail.

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Preparation before travel

1. Check the validity dates of both passportsCheck the validity dates of the U.S. and Turkish passports; note that a child’s passport cannot be renewed by mail.
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2. Compare the names on the passportsCompare the spelling of the name in the Turkish and U.S. documents and bring a copy of the birth certificate with you.
3. Prepare the required consent and custody documentsWhen traveling with one parent, bring a notarized consent letter and, if applicable, a certified copy of the custody order.
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4. Enroll in CPIAPComplete and submit Form DS-3077 for each child to be notified of an application for the child’s U.S. passport.
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5. Save consular informationSave the emergency numbers of U.S. missions in Türkiye and Turkish missions in the United States in your phone.
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6. Find out the military-service status from the consulateIf a boy is approaching age 20, find out his military-service status from the consulate before traveling.
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7. Start the required passport proceduresFor a Turkish passport, first complete the birth-registration and identity-card procedures; allow for the time needed to prepare the passport.
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