Bringing a child to visit but not to stay.

[johanna1999 1]

My brother in law who is american and has a child that was born in Colombia wants his child to come and visit to do the Disney thing, etc. My question is, if he travels to Colombia and goes with the mom to the embassy will they give his child the tourist visa, being that he is american?

[mrs. wife! 3]

My brother in law who is american and has a child that was born in Colombia wants his child to come and visit to do the Disney thing, etc. My question is, if he travels to Colombia and goes with the mom to the embassy will they give his child the tourist visa, being that he is american?

I don't think they will give a tourist visa for an American citizen. Tell your brother in law (US citizen) to go to the embassy and apply for the baby's american passport.

With this document he will be able to enter the US anytime he wants.

[johanna1999 1]

I don't think they will give a tourist visa for an American citizen. Tell your brother in law (US citizen) to go to the embassy and apply for the baby's american passport.

With this document he will be able to enter the US anytime he wants.

Hi the child is not an American citizen he was born in Colombia. The father was born here in the U.S. but the child isnt staying it s just to bring him on vacation.

[LiLMermaid 2]

Hi the child is not an American citizen he was born in Colombia. The father was born here in the U.S. but the child isnt staying it s just to bring him on vacation.

He aquires US citizenship from his father. You do not need to be born in the US to be a citizen.

Birth Abroad Out-of-Wedlock to a U.S. Citizen Father: A child born abroad out-of-wedlock to a U.S. citizen father may acquire U.S. citizenship under Section 301(g) INA, as made applicable by Section 309(a) INA provided:

1) a blood relationship between the applicant and the father is established by clear and convincing evidence;

2) the father had the nationality of the United States at the time of the applicant's birth;

3) the father (unless deceased) has agreed in writing to provide financial support for the person until the applicant reaches the age of 18 years, and

4) while the person is under the age of 18 years --

A) applicant is legitimated under the law of their residence or domicile,

B) father acknowledges paternity of the person in writing under oath, or

C) the paternity of the applicant is established by adjudication court.

[mrs. wife! 3]

Hi the child is not an American citizen he was born in Colombia. The father was born here in the U.S. but the child isnt staying it s just to bring him on vacation.

It doesn't matter if the baby was born in Colombia. He'll acquire US Citizenship from his father. Just tell your sister to make an appointment at the consulate and talk to them to check what documents are required.

The baby will have dual citizenship US and Colombian.