Can a non-us citizen grandparent apply for US citizen child&#39;s passport?
<p>If US citizen's child's parents, are at work abroad.
US citizen child is staying with grand-parent in US. 
Grandparents are on temporary 6 months visit visa.</p>

<p>1) Can grand-parent apply for passport of US citizen grandchild ?</p>

<p>2) Does grand-parent need to be appointed as legal guardian ?</p>

<p>3) Can US child leave the country with a grand-parent to go to his/her parent ?</p>

<p>Note: Grandparent / nor Parents are US citizens nor do they reside in US (non-residents)</p>

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<li>Yes.  See the State Department's page on passports for <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/under-16.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">children under 16</a>.  If both parents are unable to appear</li>
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<p>A third party may apply for the child's passport with a notarized statement from both parents/guardians giving that third party permission to apply for the child.</p>
<p>The statement must include a photocopy of the parents/guardians' identification.</p>
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<li><p>No.  See above for details.</p>
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<li><p>Yes.  A notarized letter of consent from both parents may be necessary depending on where the parents are.</p>
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