Things to Know About US Visa for Minors

According to the visa policy of the United States, all citizens of the Republic of Turkey who will travel to the United States are subject to a visa, regardless of age and passport type. Children and infants who will travel to the United States must also obtain a visa by following standard application procedures.

How to Get a US Visa for Babies and Children?

US visa procedures for children and infants under the age of 18 are carried out by their parents, following the procedure valid for adults.

The DS-160 application form must be filled out on behalf of the person applying for a visa, the application fee must be paid, and a visa appointment must be made at the US foreign mission. On the appointment date, the necessary documents are delivered to the Consulate and the application is completed by completing other US visa procedures.

The only exception to the US visa application process for minors is that those under the age of 14 are exempt from attending a US visa appointment in certain cases. US foreign missions have a special application procedure for children under the age of 14 whose parents have a US visa.

US Visa Application Process for Children Under 14

US visa applications for children under the age of 14 and infants can be made by mail if one of their parents has a valid US visa.

In the first step of the application process, an account is created for the applicant child at usvisa-info.com and the visa fee is paid. In the next step, the visa interview exemption status is determined by answering the questions asked. The necessary documents for visa applications granted an interview exemption should be prepared and sent to the US Embassy in Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul.

What are the Required US Visa Application Documents for Children?

In US visa applications for children, standard US visa application documents must be submitted.

If the visa applicant child is exempt from the interview for those under the age of 14, a photocopy of the parent’s US visa must be added to the application file along with the necessary US visa procedures .

Consent Requirement for US Visa

The consent document for a US visa is not among the mandatory application documents requested by US foreign missions for US visa applications made for those under the age of 18. However, for children traveling to the US with only one of their parents or with someone other than their parents, a consent document is requested by the US Customs and Border Protection officer when entering the country.

For children traveling under the above conditions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends that a notarized consent form written in English and submitted within the last year by a parent who is not traveling to the U.S. It is also recommended that the consent form be included in the visa application.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most frequently asked questions to our center about US visa applications for children and infants are answered below.

Do Children Have to Be Taken to the US Visa Interview?

Children are exempt from attending the US visa interview only if one of the parents has a US visa as described above and the child is under the age of 14.

All infants and children who do not meet these requirements must be taken to a US visa interview. Parents or legal guardians may accompany children during the interview.

Are Fingerprints Taken from Children for US Visa?

Children under the age of 14 are not fingerprinted for US visa purposes.

All applicants who are 14 years of age or older are required to provide fingerprints for a US visa at the time of appointment.