Passport
IMPORTANT: An appointment is required for all regular passport services
- Adult - First Time Passport
- Adult – Passport Renewal
- Adult - Lost or Stolen Passport
- Adult - Damaged or Mutilated Passports
- Minors- First Time Passport
- Minors - Passport Renewal
- Minors- Lost/Stolen/Mutilated Passports
- Additional pages
- Name Change, Data Correction and Limited Passport Book Replacement
NOTE: For passport purposes, anyone age 16 or over is considered an adult.
REQUIRED FORM:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship: Original or certified copy of Birth Certificate, original Consular Report of Birth Abroad, original Naturalization or Citizenship Certificate. If you are over 16 years old and were issued a U.S. passport during your childhood, you may submit it as proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Photo Identification: Driver’s License or Photo ID card.
• One (1) recent photograph, in color, size 2” x 2”, with a white background and full front view. Photo service is available at the Consulate.
• $135.00 U.S. Dollars. Non-refundable
• Form of payment: You can pay at the Consulate, in U.S. dollars or its equivalent in colones. Also, International credit cards are accepted (Visa, Master Card, American Express). Personal checks are not accepted.
Your passport will be ready in 2 weeks.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
You MUST provide your social security number on your passport application. Applicants who fail to provide a valid social security number are subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
The Consular Officer may require documentation in addition to the items listed above. In this case, the applicant has 90 days to provide the documentation. After the 90-day period, the application will be considered abandoned and the applicant will have to begin the process again.
NOTE: Applicants whose previous passport was issued more than 15 years ago must apply for a first time passport.
REQUIRED FORM:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Previous U.S. passport (in good condition, not stained or ripped).
• One (1) recent photograph, in color, size 2” x 2”, with a white background and full front view. Photo service is available at the Consulate.
• 110.00 U.S. Dollars non-refundable
• Form of payment: You can pay at the Consulate, in U.S. dollars or its equivalent in colones. Also, international credit cards are accepted (Visa, Master Card, American Express). Personal checks are not accepted.
Your passport is going to be ready in 2 weeks.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
You MUST provide your social security number on your passport application. Applicants who fail to provide a valid social security number are subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
The Consular Officer may require documentation in addition to items listed above. In this case, the applicant has 90 days to provide the documentation. After the 90-day period, the application will be considered abandoned and the applicant will have to begin the process again.
Adult - Lost or Stolen Passport
NOTE: If you reported the theft of your belongings to the local police please bring a copy of the police report.
- If you can wait 2 weeks for your passport please fill out form DS-64 and refer to the instructions for first time adult passport
- If you have an emergency travel to the United States you do not need to request an appointment, just come to the Consular Section, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday (except U.S. and local holidays) and bring a copy of your travel itinerary. You must justify your emergency with the Consular Officer.
REQUIRED FORMS:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship (if you have it): Original or copy of Birth Certificate, Report of Birth Abroad, or Naturalization or Citizenship Certificate.
• Photo Identification (if you have it): Driver’s License or photo ID card original or photocopy.
• $135.00 U.S. Dollars. Non-refundable
• One (1) recent photograph, in color, size 2” x 2”, with a white background and full front view. Photo service is available at the Consulate.
• Form of payment: You can pay at the Consulate, in U.S. dollars or its equivalent in colones. Also, international credit cards are accepted (Visa, Master Card, American Express). Personal checks are not accepted.
Your emergency passport is going to be ready on the same day.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
You MUST provide your social security number on your passport application. Applicants who fail to provide a valid social security number are subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
The Consular Officer may require documentation in addition to items listed above. In this case, the applicant has 90 days to provide the documentation. After the 90-day period, the application will be considered abandoned and the applicant will have to begin the process again.
Adult - Damaged or Mutilated Passports
DEFINITIONS:
Damaged Passport: Ordinary wear or tear, carelessness, or accidental.
Mutilated Passport: Intentional alteration of the document.
REQUIRED FORMS:
- DS-82 - If all the biographical data and photo are NOT damaged.
- DS-11 - If the passport was mutilated or if the biographical data and/or photo ARE damaged.
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED:
• Signed Statement: The statement must satisfactorily explain the circumstances regarding the damage of the passport book.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship: Original or certified copy of Birth Certificate, original Consular Report of Birth Abroad, original Naturalization or Citizenship Certificate.
• Photo Identification: Driver’s License or Photo ID card.
• 135.00 U.S. Dollars non-refundable
• One (1) recent photograph, in color, size 2” x 2”, with a white background and full front view. Photo service is available at the Consulate.
• Form of payment: You can pay at the Consulate, in U.S. dollars or its equivalent in colones. Also, international credit cards are accepted (Visa, Master Card, American Express). Personal checks are not accepted.
Your passport is going to be ready in 2 weeks.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
You MUST provide your social security number on your passport application. Applicants who fail to provide a valid social security number are subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
The Consular Officer may require documentation in addition to items listed above. In this case, the applicant has 90 days to provide the documentation. After the 90-day period, the application will be considered abandoned and the applicant will have to begin the process again.
NOTE: For passport purposes, anyone under the age of 16 is considered a minor. Those 16 years old or over must follow the instructions for adult passports. If this will be your first passport after turning 16, please see the instructions for first time adult passports.
REQUIRED FORMS:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Both parents (or the child’s legal guardian(s)), as well as the child, must be present.
• Evidence of both parents’ identities: passports, driver’s licenses, or other photo identifications
• Child’s original Birth Certificate
• Proof of U.S. citizenship: Original birth certificate original or certified copy, original Consular Certificate of Report of Birth Abroad original, Citizenship or Naturalization Certificate original.
• Photo Identification: School diplomas, photo ID card, photographs of child clearly in the U.S.
• If the applicant is a minor born in the U.S., please bring family photos of the child in the U.S.
• Age progression photos should be submitted to establish the physical changes during the growth of minor children; these photos should range from the age since their last passport was issued to their current age.
• One (1) recent photograph, in color, size 2” x 2”, with a white background and full front view. Photo service is available at the Consulate.
• $105.00 U.S. Dollars. Non-refundable
• Form of payment: You can pay at the Consulate, in U.S. dollars or its equivalent in colones. Also, international credit cards are accepted (Visa, Master Card, American Express). Personal checks are not accepted.
The passport is going to be ready in 2 weeks.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
• If only one parent is present in Costa Rica, form DS-3053 “Statement of Consent from Absent Parent” is required.
• If neither parent is present in Costa Rica, a notarized written authorization in English from both parents to a third party is required.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
You MUST provide your social security number on your passport application. Applicants who fail to provide a valid social security number are subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
The Consular Officer may require documentation in addition to items listed above. In this case, the applicant has 90 days to provide the documentation. After the 90-day period, the application will be considered abandoned and the applicant will have to begin the process again.
Minors - Passport Renewal
NOTE: For passport purposes, anyone under the age of 16 is considered a minor. Those over 16 years old must follow the instructions for adult passports. If this will be your first passport after turning 16, please see the instructions for first time adult passports.
REQUIRED FORM:
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED:
• Both parents (or the child’s legal guardian(s)), as well as the child, must be present.
• Evidence of both parents’ identities: passports, driver’s license, or other photo identification
• Child’s original Birth Certificate
• Previous U.S. passport
• Age progression photos should be submitted to establish the physical changes during the growth of minor children; these photos should range from the age in which their last passport was issued to their current age.
• One (1) recent photograph, in color, size 2” x 2”, with a white background and full front view. Photo service is available at the Consulate.
• 105.00 U.S. Dollars non-refundable
• Form of payment: You can pay at the Consulate, in U.S. dollars or its equivalent in colones. Also, international credit cards are accepted (Visa, Master Card, American Express). Personal checks are not accepted.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
• If only one parent is present in Costa Rica, form DS-3053 “Statement of Consent from Absent Parent” is required.
• If neither parent is present in Costa Rica, a notarized written authorization in English from both parents is required.
The passport is going to be ready in 2 weeks.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
You MUST provide your social security number on your passport application. Applicants who fail to provide a valid social security number are subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
The Consular Officer may require documentation in addition to items listed above. In this case, the applicant has 90 days to provide the documentation. After the 90-day period, the application will be considered abandoned and the applicant will have to begin the process again.
Minors- Lost/Stolen/Mutilated Passports
NOTE: For passport purposes, anyone under the age of 16 is considered a minor. Those over 16 must follow the instructions for adult passports. If this will be your first passport after turning 16, please see the instructions for first time adult passports.
REQUIRED FORMS:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Both parents (or the child’s legal guardian(s)), as well as the child, must be present.
• Evidence of both parents’ identities: passports, driver’s license, or other photo identification.
• Child’s original Birth Certificate.
• Photo Identification: School diplomas, photo ID card, photographs of child clearly in the U.S.
• If the applicant is a minor born in the U.S., please bring family photos of the child in the U.S.
• Age progression photos should be submitted to establish the physical changes during the growth of minor children; these photos should range from the age in which their last passport was issued to their current age.
• One (1) recent photograph, in color, size 2” x 2”, with a white background and full front view. Photo service is available at the Consulate.
• $105.00 U.S. Dollars. Non-refundable
• Form of payment: You can pay at the Consulate, in U.S. dollars or its equivalent in colones. Also, international credit cards are accepted (Visa, Master Card, American Express). Personal checks are not accepted.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
• If only one parent is present in Costa Rica, form DS-3053 “Statement of Consent from Absent Parent” is required.
Download Form DS-3053
• If neither parent is present in Costa Rica, a notarized written authorization in English from both parents is required.
The passport will be ready in 2 weeks.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
You MUST provide your social security number on your passport application. Applicants who fail to provide a valid social security number are subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
The Consular Officer may require documentation in addition to items listed above. In this case, the applicant has 90 days to provide the documentation. After the 90-day period, the application will be considered abandoned and the applicant will have to begin the process again.
Additional Pages
NOTE: Additional pages cannot be added to passports that are damaged.
REQUIRED FORM:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid U.S. passport
• 82.00 U.S. Dollars non-refundable
• Form of payment: You can pay at the Consulate, in U.S. dollars or its equivalent in colones. Also, international credit cards are accepted (Visa, Master Card, American Express). Personal checks are not accepted.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
You MUST provide your social security number on your passport application. Applicants who fail to provide a valid social security number are subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
The Consular Officer may require documentation in addition to items listed above. In this case, the applicant has 90 days to provide the documentation. After the 90-day period, the application will be considered abandoned
Name Change, Data Correction and Limited Passport Book Replacement
Conditions:
• To change your name in your valid U.S. passport:
IF your current passport was issued less than a year ago.
• To correct a printing error in your valid U.S. passport
• To replace a limited validity passport, if your passport was issued less than a year ago.
REQUIRED FORM:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid U.S. passport
• Evidence to support the requested change, such as original marriage certificate, divorce or court order showing the change of name.
• One (1) recent photograph, in color, size 2” x 2”, with a white background and full front view. Photo service is available at the Consulate.
There is NO FEE when submitting Form DS-5504
The passport will be ready in 2 weeks.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
You MUST provide your social security number on your passport application. Applicants who fail to provide a valid social security number are subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
The Consular Officer may require documentation in addition to items listed above. In this case, the applicant has 90 days to provide the documentation. After the 90-day period, the application will be considered abandoned