Applications for Children

Children under the age of 14

Children under the age of 14 do not have to appear in person for a visa interview.  If one of their parents has a valid U.S. visa, and if the family currently resides in Poland, the child's application and all Required Documents can be delivered to the Embassy in Warsaw or the U.S. Consulate in Krakow depending upon the consular district in which the child resides (See where to apply.)  The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw accepts these documents at the Information Window on Piekna Street Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 12:00 noon.  The U.S. Consulate in Krakow accepts these documents inside the Consulate Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 12:00 noon.  The documents can also be sent to the Embassy in Warsaw or the U.S. Consulate in Krakow by DHL Courier Service. A copy of a parent's visa must be included with the application.  In cases where the parent's surname is different from the child's, a copy of the birth certificate or adoption decree should be included. Parents should remember to sign visa application form DS-156 (#40 and #41).

The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw and the U.S. Consulate in Krakow reserve the right to request a personal interview of parents.

In cases where neither parent has a visa, a parent will have to apply in person on behalf of the child. He/she can make the appointment by following the procedures outlined in the How to Apply section of this site.