US Warns Child-Support Arrears Could Lead to Passport Denial or Revocation

The United States Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago is reminding American citizens that significant child-support arrears could result in their passports being denied or revoked.

Under US Department of State guidelines, Americans who owe more than US$2,500 in child support are ineligible to receive a passport. Existing passports may also be revoked in qualifying cases.

The State Department coordinates the process with the US Department of Health and Human Services and state child-support enforcement agencies.

Affected individuals are encouraged to contact the relevant state agency and arrange payment before applying for a passport or planning overseas travel.

If a passport is revoked while the holder is abroad, the person may receive only a limited-validity passport allowing direct travel back to the United States.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: US: Passports Can Be Denied or Revoked Over Child-Support Debt.