Citizenship

We see passport applicants by appointment only.  Book an appointment when you have assembled all the required documents.  Only properly documented U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals may obtain U.S. passports.

Please see Passport Services and Information for general information before proceeding.  Please see the Passport Wizard to determine the proper application for your situation.

It usually takes 2 weeks to receive the passport.  There is no expeditious processing as is offered to passport applicants inside the U.S.  Since many countries require a passport valid for 6 months for entry, please apply well in advance of your intended travel or passport’s expiration.

Americans may apply for a credit card sized, laminated passport card for land and water travel between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean, and for use as a convenient identity card.  Air travel, and all travel to other destinations, still requires a passport book.

Dual Nationality:  U.S. law does not prohibit dual nationality, but an American may jeopardize his/her U.S. citizenship by performing an expatriating act.  A U.S. citizen who holds other citizenship may generally retain U.S. citizenship.  Determination of dual nationality can only be made by applying for a U.S. passport or registration, not by phone or mail.  For more information, please see Travel.State.Gov.

Renunciation:  We accept applications to renounce U.S. citizenship for decision in Washington DC, which takes several months.  Please see  Travel.State.Gov for more information, and contact us at jakartaACS@state.gov or +62-21 3435 9055 M-F 9am – 11am for correct forms and information beforehand.