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U.S. embassies & consulates abroad

Every overseas post where U.S. citizens can ask about passports — with addresses, phone numbers, maps, and plain-language guidance on renewing, replacing, or applying for a passport while you are outside the United States.

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How passport work differs overseas

Not every post does passport work

Many consulates handle limited American Citizen Services, and a few handle none at all. Always confirm the service list on the post's own website before travelling to it.

Appointments are the norm

Almost all overseas passport and notarial services are appointment-only, and slots can be booked weeks ahead. Emergency travel is handled through a separate urgent request channel.

Hours vary by post

Posts follow local holidays as well as U.S. federal holidays, so published counters hours change often. We link to the official page rather than repeating hours that could be out of date.

Plan for longer timelines

Overseas applications are pouched to the United States for printing. Build in extra weeks, especially if you also need visas or residency stamps transferred into the new book.

Bring more identity evidence than you think

Overseas officers cannot pull U.S. state records quickly. Original citizenship evidence, photo ID, and photocopies of everything shorten a second visit.

Emergencies have an after-hours line

For arrest, death, serious injury, or a lost passport with imminent travel, the post's main number routes to a duty officer outside business hours.

Contact details from usembassy.gov post listings. Hours, appointment systems, and the exact service menu are set by each post — always confirm on the official page. PassportOffices is a private, independent resource and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State or any government agency.