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First-Time Applications
 

First, please read: Applying for a U.S. Passport from Outside the United States. Also, do not print applications double sided, one sided only please.

If this is a first time passport application for a child born outside the United States please go to Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.

I. Under the age of 16 years

  1. Applicants must appear in person accompanied by parents;
  2. Present proof of U.S. citizenship;
  3. Provide parental identification;
  4. Present notarized form Parental Permission - DS-3053 (fillable) if one parent is unable to be present at the time of application;
  5. Complete form DS-11, (please disregard instructions on form and do not sign until requested to do so by the consular officer);
  6. Pay the $105 application fee;
  7. Submit one (1) U.S. passport photo.
  8. If the application is approved you will receive a 5-year passport.
  9. Once you have completed the above steps, please book your appointment on-line.

II. Age 16 years and Over 

  1. Applicant must appear in person;
  2. Present proof of U.S. citizenship;

  3. Present proof of identity (i.e. driver's license);

  4. Complete form DS-11 (please disregard instructions on form and do not sign until requested to do so by the consular officer);

  5. Pay the $135 application fee;

  6. Submit one (1) U.S. passport photo;

  7. If the application is approved you will receive a 10-year passport.

  8. Once you have completed the above steps, please book your appointment on-line.

Important!

  • If there has been a name change, you need to submit the document which shows the proof of name change e.g. marriage certificate, divorce decree or other name change certificate. You must submit the official document, church documents are not acceptable.

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