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Processing times vary depending on demand. If you are traveling within the next two weeks, please see theEmergency Passports section.
Passport services are not available on weekends, or on Chad or U.S. Holidays.
Applicants Age 15 or Under Without Both Parents Present
The DS-3053 is the Statement of Consent for Issuing a Passport to a Child and the DS-5525 is the Statement of Special Family Circumstances.
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Adult Passport Renewal (DS-82)
Renew an existing passport issued to you when you were aged 16 or older.
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Report and Replace Lost/Stolen Passport (DS-64 & DS-11)
Report a passport lost or stolen and replace it.
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You can fill out the correctform, or find information about yourpassport status athttps://travel.state.gov.
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You must provide one photo on a white background with your passport application. Our photo policies apply to adults and children. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
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Emergency passports may be issued for emergency travel when waiting for the full-validity passport to arrive from the U.S. would cause the applicant medical, personal, financial or other hardship. Please provide proof of imminent travel (i.e., existing airline tickets) and reason for emergency (i.e., police report or medical report). The total fee of USD 145.00 is required at the time of application. The fee can be paid in equivalent CFA, based on the current exchange rate.
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- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.Enroll Now
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