Passport Services

Renewing a passport

You may apply to renew your U.S. passport at any time.  If your passport has expired or is about to expire, we strongly recommend that you take action now to renew your passport. Apart from the inconvenience you may incur in having to apply for a passport at short notice in the event of an emergency, every American abroad should have valid proof of his or her citizenship at all times.
Instructions for children

• Applicants under age 16

Instructions for adults

• Applicants whose most recent passports were issued before their 16th birthdays, within the last 15 years
• Applicants whose most recent passports were issued on or after their 16th birthdays, within the last 15 years
• Applicants whose most recent passports were issued more than 15 years ago

If any of the above requirements are pending on the day of the passport application, you will be allowed a period of 90 days to submit the missing evidence. If the missing evidence is not submitted within 90 days, the application is considered abandoned. The passport fee(s) is not refundable.

For more information on passport renewals please click here.