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US State Department Proposes New Rule for Child Passports Requiring Parental Citizenship Proof
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· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The US State Department's proposal is the subject of the report, which provides more information on the potential new requirements for child passports. A proposed rule change has been announced by the US State Department regarding child passports.
A proposed rule change has been announced by the US State Department regarding child passports. The new rule would require proof of parental citizenship.
Further information on this proposal is available from the source, Ratopati. Details of the proposed rule change are outlined in their report.
The US State Department's proposal is the subject of the report, which provides more information on the potential new requirements for child passports.
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Category: Local Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Ratopati Reading time: 1 min
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