Born in United States

A child born in the US is a US citizen at birth under the 14th Amendment; on 30 June 2026 the Supreme Court struck down Executive Order 14160, which tried to exclude children of undocumented and temporary-status parents. A narrower follow-up order (EO 14418) is partly blocked in court.

Passport129 visa-freeof 218 countriesPapers ready inAbout 8–12 weeksafter the birthDual citizenshipAllowedKeeps yours tooHealth care88/100

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Who qualifies:No parent condition under the Constitution as read in Trump v. Barbara (30 June 2026); children of foreign diplomats are excluded, and Executive Order 14418 (6 Aug 2026) tells agencies to also refuse citizenship documents for some other children of two non-citizen parents.

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Citizen from birthA United States passport of their own
129 countries visa-freeof 218 countries
Keeps your citizenship tooUnited States allows dual citizenship
Free to live, study and workIn United States, for life

Constitution Annotated - Fourteenth Amendment 8 U.S.C. 1401 - Nationals and citizens of United States at birth U.S. Constitution, 14th Amendment, s.1; 8 U.S.C. 1401(a); Trump v. Barbara, No. 25-365 (U.S. 30 June 2026) · checked Nov 3, 2026

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Consular officers must refuse a B visitor visa when travel is primarily to give birth to obtain US citizenship for the child (22 CFR 41.31(b)(2)), and EO 14419 'Ending Birth Tourism' (6 Aug 2026) directs State and DHS to refuse visas or entry, revoke visas and permanently bar people who engage in birth tourism.

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Baby's papers ready: about 8–12 weeks after the birth

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Get to United States legallySign in to see the visa your passport needs.Prepare your B-1/B-2 visitor visa application Most parents stay about 3 months: airlines limit late-pregnancy flights.
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Register the birthState or territory vital records office (the hospital usually files the birth certificate)Official source About 4–6 weeksCalifornia (largest state): the state vital records office takes 4 to 6 weeks for a certified copy; the county recorder is often faster.Official source
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Get the baby's passportFee $135 · Under 16, passport book valid 5 years: US$100 application fee + US$35 acceptance (execution) feeOfficial source About 4–6 weeksRoutine 4 to 6 weeks plus mailing; expedited 2 to 3 weeks (extra US$60). Urgent in-person agency appointment only if travelling within 14 days. Child must apply in person with both parents.Official source
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Pass on your own citizenship
- United States allows dual citizenship: the baby can hold both.