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Passport Services
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Visiting the Embassy

Notice

We are accepting DS-82 U.S. Passport Renewal Applications and DS-5504 applications via courier service ONLY. (The DS-5504 is used to make a correction, register a name change within one year of passport issuance, or exchange a limited passport.)

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.

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Passport Application Requirements

  • Current processing time for passports is 6-8 weeks.
  • DS-82 Passport Renewal Applications and DS-5504 applications are accepted ONLY by courier service.
  • You may renew your passport before it expires. If you have upcoming travel, please plan ahead.
  • Many countries require that your passport be valid at least six (6) months beyond the dates of your trip, and airlines may deny your boarding. Check travel.state.gov for entry requirements before you travel.
  • All U.S. citizens applying for a passport will be required to include their Social Security number on their application form.
  • All forms of digital manipulation and/or retouching of photographs are not acceptable. Glasses and face coverings such as bandages and masks that block any portion of the face are not acceptable. New passport applications submitted with photos that do not meet the requirements will be rejected and returned to the applicant. Please see the travel.state.gov passport photo webpage for more information. (U.S. passport and Korean passport photo sizes are different.)
  • Please be sure to bring an informal (certified not required) translation of all Korean documents submitted.
  • Applicants visiting the Embassy will be allowed to check in only one cell phone and one set of electronic car keys before entering the building. No other devices will be permitted, and the Embassy has no capacity to store them.  Please leave these items at home or make arrangements for their storage before arriving for your appointment.
  • Unclaimed passports will be destroyed after 90 days.

Applicants Age 15 or Under (DS-11)

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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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Update Current Passport or Replace Emergency Passport

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WHAT PASSPORT SERVICE DO YOU NEED?

WHAT PASSPORT SERVICE DO YOU NEED?

Minor Passport (Applicants Age 15 and Younger)

Adult Passport (Applicants Age 16 and Over)

Emergency passport/Replacing an Emergency Passport

Damaged, Lost or Stolen Passports

Name Changes/Correct a Passport/Passport Cards

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Passport Application Status Check

Forms

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

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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.

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Special Issuance Passports

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

FAQ

Please see a list of commonly asked questions and answers.

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Make an Appointment

There is no walk-in service for United States citizens who require a service related to passports, citizenship, or birth registration. These services are by appointment only.

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Cancel an Existing Appointment

If you are unable to keep your appointment, please cancel your appointment.

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Security Notice

Applicants visiting the Embassy will be allowed to check in only one cell phone and one set of electronic car keys before entering the building. No other devices will be permitted, and the Embassy has no capacity to store them.  Please leave these items at home or make arrangements for their storage before arriving for your appointment.

Contact Information

The U.S. Embassy does not offer phone or email consultations. Answers to general inquiries can be found on our ACS Frequently Asked Questions page. For inquiries regarding specific cases that are not addressed on our website, please email us at SeoulinfoACS@state.gov.

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