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If you require a new passport, a renewal passport, or just aren’t sure, our simple Passport Wizard will assist you in determining your eligibility and gathering the documentation needed to apply.
There is no walk-in service for United States citizens who require a service related to passports, citizenship, or birth registration. These services are by appointment only.
Passport services are not available on weekends, or on Papua New Guinea or U.S. Holidays.
The processing time for routine passport renewals is 3-4 weeks. If you are traveling within the next 2 weeks, please see Emergency Passports for further information.
If you already know which forms to complete, you can:
If you intend to travel in the near future, please plan accordingly. Most countries in the region require at least six months’ validity in your passport. Processing for in-person passport renewal services generally takes two to three weeks. In an emergency, we can issue limited validity passports on the same day. Forms vary depending on which type of service for which you are applying. See the service-specific steps below for further information.
Adult Passport Renewal–By Mail with Online Fee Payment Adult Passport Renewal–In Person or Courier Drop-off First Adult (Age 16+) Passport Minor Passports–15 Years Old and Younger Lost or Stolen Passports and Emergency PassportsAdult Passport Renewal–By Mail with Online Fee Payment
In order to pay your passport renewal fee online and send your application by physical mail or courier service, you must meet a number of requirements.
Adult Passport Renewal–In Person or Courier Drop-off
Make an appointment to renew your passport. For adult passport renewals, a courier or representative may deliver all your documents and payment to the embassy on your behalf; the applicant him/herself does not need to come to the embassy.
First Adult (Age 16+) Passport
For passport purposes, anyone age 16 and over is considered an adult; however, applicants age 16 or 17 must demonstrate parental awareness to apply for a passport.
Minor Passports–15 Years Old and Younger
Make an appointment at the Embassy to apply for a passport. Both parents and the child must attend the appointment, unless you meet a specific exemption.
Lost or Stolen Passports and Emergency Passports
If you reported the theft of your belongings to the local police, please bring a copy of the police report. If you must travel within the next two weeks, we may be able to print a same-day passport during an in-person appointment. Once your urgent travel is complete and within 12 months from the date of issuance, you may then exchange the emergency passport for a regular, full-validity passport at no additional cost.
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at Travel.State.gov
You must provide one photo with your passport application. All our photo policies apply to both adults and children under age 16. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
We can generally produce an emergency passport within a few hours for U.S. citizens with an emergency or urgent need to travel. Call or email us for further details.
Special Issuance Passports
Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.