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Passport Services
Apply for or renew a U.S. Passport
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Notice

The Consular Section at U.S. Embassy Nouakchott offers various services related to passports. Appointments for passport services are available on Wednesdays. For more information, please click on the link for overview of passport services.

Overview of Passport Services

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 Mauritanian or U.S. holidays.

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Applicants Age 16 or Older (DS-11)

You should complete this form if you’re applying for the first time, or you don’t meet our requirements to renew your passport.

Apply for a Passport (16 or Older)

Applicants Age 15 or Under (DS-11)

You should complete this form if you’re applying for your child who is under age 16.

Apply for a Passport (15 or Under)

Applicants Age 15 or Under Without Both Parents Present

You should complete this form if one parent or guardian cannot go with the child to apply in person for the child’s passport. The parent or guardian should submit this special form in addition to their child’s application (DS-11).

Apply Without Both Parents Present

Adult Passport Renewal (DS-82)

You should complete this form if you meet our requirements to renew your passport. Keep in mind that children under age 16 cannot renew their passports and must apply using Form DS-11.

Adult Passport Renewal Information

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

You should complete this form if you lost your passport or it has been stolen. To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must apply in person and submit Form DS-11 in addition to Form DS-64.

Replace a Lost/Stolen Passport

Update Current Passport or Replace Emergency Passport

You may be eligible to use this form if you need to change or correct your passport, or you need to replace a passport that was limited to less than 10 years validity (which is the normal validity period for an adult’s passport).

Correct, Update, or Replace a Passport

Forms

Use the Department of State’s passport application system to find the form you need.

Find the Correct Form

Photo Requirements

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.

See More Information on Photos

Emergency Passports

For more information on emergency passports click the link below.

More Emergency Passport Information

Special Issuance Passports

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

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