Register a birth

Register a child born in the US with the Egyptian authorities so they can obtain Egyptian nationality, a passport, and a national ID.

Who this is for: Egyptian parents of a child born in the United States.

Steps

1Obtain the US (long-form) birth certificate and any required authentication/translation.
2Complete the birth-registration application at your mission.
3Provide the parents’ documents.
4Pay the fee.
5Once registered, apply for the child’s Egyptian passport.

Documents to prepare

Child’s US birth certificate (often authenticated)
Parents’ Egyptian passports / national IDs
Parents’ marriage certificate
Photos and fee

Important

Authentication and translation requirements for the US birth certificate vary by mission — confirm exactly what is needed before your appointment.

Always confirm with the official source

This is a community guide, not an official government page. Fees, documents, appointment systems, and jurisdictions change — always confirm the details on your consulate's official website before you travel or mail anything.

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