Passport Issuance

All passport services require an appointment.   

First-Time Passport Issuance and Renewals for Minors (under 16)

• For U.S. citizens under age 16, a passport costs $105.
• Both parents must be physically present to take an oath and sign for the minor child.
• Parents should bring their own passports, one photo of the child, and the original birth certificate. At the time of interview, a consular officer may require more documentation.
• If one parent will be out of the country at the time of the appointment, he or she may complete a Statement of Consent (DS-3053) in front of a notary. The original, notarized DS-3053 must be submitted at the time of the appointment.
• More detailed application instructions.

First-Time Applicants Over Age 16

• For U.S. citizens age 16 and over a first-time passport costs $135. This applies to adults applying for the first time. This also applies to those who have had passports as a minor and this will be the first passport issued since turning 16 years old.
• Please bring your U.S. birth certificate or Consular Report of Birth Abroad and a second form of photo ID that has a signature. At the time of interview, a consular officer may require more documentation.
• If you have an official military passport, then you should apply for your tourist passport as if it is a renewal.
• More detailed application instructions.

Renewing a Passport for Adults

• A passport renewal for U.S. citizens age 16 and over costs $110.
• Please bring your current passport or (if expired) your most recent passport. If you have an official military passport, your tourist passport is considered a renewal, not a first- time passport. In that case, you should bring your official passport to the appointment.
• The U.S Embassy can process an application for a replacement passport in the event that a passport is lost or stolen. If you believe your passport has been stolen, report the theft to the local police immediately and obtain a police declaration. Bring this declaration with you to the Consular Section when you apply for a new passport.
• More detailed application instructions.

Additional Pages

• Additional pages for a currently valid passport cost $82.
• Adding passport pages is a same-day service and will take approximately 60 minutes.
• More detailed application instructions.

General Notes

• All fees can be paid in U.S. dollars, in Bahraini Dinars, or by credit card.
• All photos for passports should be 2"X 2" (5 cm X 5 cm) with a white background. Digitally altered pictures will not be accepted. Photos must meet all our requirements.
• Passports (both first-time and renewal) generally take 7-10 days to process but could take as long as 14 days.
• Visit travel.state.gov for more information.

Make an appointment.

Emergency Appointments:

We will make emergency appointments under special circumstances only.  Please write to ManamaConsular@state.gov with the details of the emergency, including scanned copies of the travel plans and documentation of the emergency.

All forms are available in the Consular Section or online.