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Passport Services
Apply for or renew a U.S. Passport
Overview
Passport by Mail
Wizard
Find the Forms You Need
Additional Information
Passport Pass-back Options

ARE YOU A U.S. CITIZEN WHO NEEDS A PASSPORT?

Visit Forms to find the form you need and begin the process of completing and submitting your passport application. If you are unsure which form you need, the Passport Wizard can guide you to the correct form.

Processing times vary depending on demand. If you are traveling within the next two weeks, please see the Emergency Passports section.

Passport services are not available on weekends or on Croatia or U.S. holidays.

RENEWING AN ADULT PASSPORT BY MAIL (BOOK ONLY)

You can renew your U.S. passport by mail if you answer ‘yes’ to ALL 5 statements below:

  1. You have your passport in your possession to submit with your application
  2. Your current passport is undamaged (other than normal wear and tear)
  3. Your current passport was issued when you were age 16 or older (10 year passport validity)
  4. Your current passport was issued within the last 15 years
  5. Your current passport was issued in your name or you can document your name change

If you answered ‘yes’ to ALL 5 statements, you are eligible to apply by mail.

If you do not meet all these requirements, please follow the instructions below.

Applicants Age 15 or Under (DS-11)

Apply for a passport if 15 or under (DS-11)

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.

Applications with both parents not present

Adult Passport Renewal (DS-82)

Renew an existing passport issued to you when you were aged 16 or older.

Passport renewals for adults (DS-82)

Report and Replace Lost/Stolen Passport (DS-64 & DS-11)

Report a passport lost or stolen and replace it.

Lost or Stolen Passport Process

Update Current Passport or Replace Emergency Passport

Passport Updates and Replacements

Forms

You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at https://travel.state.gov.

Find the Correct Form

Photo Requirements

You must provide one photo with your passport application. All our photo policies apply to both adults and children under age 16. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.

See More Information on Photos

Emergency Passports

If your passport is lost or stolen, you are advised to report the loss/theft to the local Croatian police in the area where it occurred. In order to replace the passport, you must appear personally at the Embassy. You should submit your application for a replacement passport as soon as possible after the loss or theft is discovered.

Click here for Emergency Passport assistance

Special Issuance Passports

Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.

Passport Pass-back Options

Sample envelope

Return by Local Post Office

We return new U.S. passports by mail ONLY (within the territory of Croatia). You must bring an addressed padded envelope with sufficient postage (Croatian Post registered mail, 3 Euro in postal stamps) to your passport appointment, and/or include it with your mail-in application.

IMPORTANT: Please, DO NOT send money for postage.

 

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