californiamom3
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When we traveled from Holland to the US she was 4 months old. (She had the cutest little picture) The passport was American and it expired when she was 6 years old.
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californiamom3
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scary news for me
PASSPORT ISSUANCE AND DENIAL TO MINORS INVOLVED IN CUSTODY DISPUTES
Basically since daughter was born abroad dad can get her a passport.
I have printed this info and am calling both The Office of Children's Issues and The Dutch Consulate!
It's great information to pass on to those who need it!
PASSPORT ISSUANCE AND DENIAL TO MINORS INVOLVED IN CUSTODY DISPUTES
Basically since daughter was born abroad dad can get her a passport.
I have printed this info and am calling both The Office of Children's Issues and The Dutch Consulate!
It's great information to pass on to those who need it!
californiamom3
Member
This information is posted on the Dutch Consulate web site:
FAQ's
* My child needs a Dutch passport but I have no contact with the father. What do I do?
o If the father is on the birth certificate, you do need the consent of the father.
o If the father is not on the birth certificate, then only the mother's signature is required.
o If the father is on the birth certificate but you have sole custody over the child, a court order - carrying proof of legalization (e.g. apostille) - stating that you have sole custody over the child will be required. In the latter case only the mother's signature will be required.
* I need to give my consent for my child to get a Dutch passport but I do not live in the same country as my child. What should I do?
o Go to the nearest Dutch embassy or consulate with your passport and full name, date and place of birth of your child. You can fill out a form of consent over there that will be forwarded to the appropriate Embassy or Consulate.
o If you live in The Netherlands you can sign a form of consent at city hall ('gemeentehuis' of 'stadsdeelkantoor').
It seems I need not worry about him trying to get passports for the kids after all.
I intend to make phone calls verifying, but I think I can breathe again!
FAQ's
* My child needs a Dutch passport but I have no contact with the father. What do I do?
o If the father is on the birth certificate, you do need the consent of the father.
o If the father is not on the birth certificate, then only the mother's signature is required.
o If the father is on the birth certificate but you have sole custody over the child, a court order - carrying proof of legalization (e.g. apostille) - stating that you have sole custody over the child will be required. In the latter case only the mother's signature will be required.
* I need to give my consent for my child to get a Dutch passport but I do not live in the same country as my child. What should I do?
o Go to the nearest Dutch embassy or consulate with your passport and full name, date and place of birth of your child. You can fill out a form of consent over there that will be forwarded to the appropriate Embassy or Consulate.
o If you live in The Netherlands you can sign a form of consent at city hall ('gemeentehuis' of 'stadsdeelkantoor').
It seems I need not worry about him trying to get passports for the kids after all.
I intend to make phone calls verifying, but I think I can breathe again!
Concerned33
Member
Very interesting info! I would still flag your kids' names though with the US Dep. of State.. and the Dutch Embassy IF possible. Just to be really on the safe side... you never know... people have ways of obtaining things these days that amaze me.
californiamom3
Member
I spoke to a very nice gentleman at the Dutch Consulate that informed me that there was not any type of official paperwork for me to fill out in this situation.
He told me that not only do both parents have to sign documents but the child must be there as well. He was pretty convincing that there was no way for dad to do this on his own without my permission.
Then I spoke to a woman from The Office of Children's Issues and she directed me to a web page where I would find what's called "Request For Entry Into Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program"
This program can alert you if an application is requested, but does not stop a passport from being granted.
She also told me that I can write a request letter to the Dutch Consulate containing all the official paperwork and court orders. They are not legally required to alert me if a passport is applied for even if I request it.
It's worth a try!
He told me that not only do both parents have to sign documents but the child must be there as well. He was pretty convincing that there was no way for dad to do this on his own without my permission.
Then I spoke to a woman from The Office of Children's Issues and she directed me to a web page where I would find what's called "Request For Entry Into Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program"
This program can alert you if an application is requested, but does not stop a passport from being granted.
She also told me that I can write a request letter to the Dutch Consulate containing all the official paperwork and court orders. They are not legally required to alert me if a passport is applied for even if I request it.
It's worth a try!
Concerned33
Member
Absolutely! Better safe than sorry! I am happy that you were able to put your mind at ease with the situation! Good Luck to you. 
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