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For questions regarding U.S. citizen services, please visit our U.S. Citizen Services Navigator.

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Are You a U.S. Citizen Who Needs a Passport?

To help us make your visit a brief one, please come prepared with all of the necessary documents. Before scheduling your appointment, please read the instructions below thoroughly. Incomplete applications will result in delays and possible need for a second appointment.

A tourist passport takes about four weeks to process. Please apply in advance (up to six months prior to your current passport expiration date). All routine U.S. citizen services are by appointment only.

Visit Forms to find the form you need and begin the process of completing and submitting your passport application. If you are unsure which form you need, theâ€ŊPassport Wizardâ€Ŋcan guide you to the correct form.

**Remember to bring photocopies of all required documents (citizenship evidence, identification, etc.) in addition to the originals when you come to your appointment.**

Processing times vary depending on demand. If you are traveling within the next two weeks, please see theâ€ŊEmergency Passportsâ€Ŋsection.

Passport services are not available on weekends or on Morocco or U.S.â€Ŋholidays.

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Applicants Age 16 or Older (DS-11)

You should complete this form if you’re applying for the first time, or you don’t meet our requirements to renew your passport. **Remember to bring photocopies of all required documents (citizenship evidence, identification, etc.) in addition to the originals when you come to your appointment.**

Apply for a Passport (16 or Older)

Applicants Age 15 or Under (DS-11)

You should complete this form if you’re applying for your child who is under age 16. **Remember to bring photocopies of all required documents (citizenship evidence, identification, etc.) in addition to the originals when you come to your appointment.**

Apply for a Passport (15 or Under)

Applicants Age 15 or Under Without Both Parents Present

You should complete this form if one parent or guardian cannot go with the child to apply in person for the child’s passport. The parent or guardian should submit this special form in addition to their child’s application (DS-11). **Remember to bring photocopies of all required documents (citizenship evidence, identification, etc.) in addition to the originals when you come to your appointment.**

Apply Without Both Parents Present

Adult Passport Renewal (DS-82)

You should complete this form if you meet our requirements to renew your passport. Keep in mind that children under age 16 cannot renew their passports and must apply using Form DS-11. **Remember to bring photocopies of all required documents (citizenship evidence, identification, etc.) in addition to the originals when you come to your appointment.**

Adult Passport Renewal Information

Report and Replace Lost/Stolen Passport (DS-64 & DS-11)

You should complete this form if you lost your passport or it has been stolen. To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must apply in person and submit Form DS-11 in addition to Form DS-64. **Remember to bring photocopies of all required documents (citizenship evidence, identification, etc.) in addition to the originals when you come to your appointment.**

Replace a Lost/Stolen Passport

Update Current Passport or Replace Emergency Passport

You may be eligible to use this form if you need to change or correct your passport, or you need to replace a passport that was limited to less than 10 years validity (which is the normal validity period for an adult’s passport). **Remember to bring photocopies of all required documents (citizenship evidence, identification, etc.) in addition to the originals when you come to your appointment.**

Correct, Update, or Replace a Passport

Photo Requirements

You must provide one photo on a white background with your passport application. Our photo policies apply to adults and children. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants. Your photo should be 2 inches by 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) with the head centered and sized between 1 inch and 1.4 inches (25 and 35 mm).

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Emergency Passports

You may qualify for an appointment if you need to travel to a foreign country in the next two weeks because your immediate family member outside of the United States.

More Emergency Passport Information

Special Issuance Passports

Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.

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