01 · Requirements
Common documents
| Document | What to check |
|---|---|
| Previous passport | Even if expired or damaged; most offices retain or cancel it. |
| Proof of nationality | Birth certificate or the equivalent document your authority accepts. |
| Photo identification | Valid, with your name spelled the same as on every other document. |
| Proof of address | Used to show you live inside that office's jurisdiction. |
| Photographs | Size, background and age vary by country; a photo valid elsewhere may be rejected. |
| Appointment confirmation | Printed or on your phone, under the name used when booking. |
02 · Cost
Fees
We publish no amounts. Fees depend on the authority, the application type and the date, and an outdated figure can cost you the appointment. Check them on the official portal linked from your office's record.
03 · Process
Step by step
Confirm the office with jurisdiction
Jurisdiction follows your address, not distance. Booking at the wrong office usually means cancelling and starting again.
Check whether it must be in person
Some authorities let you start online; others require attendance for biometric capture.
Book only on the official portal
Avoid intermediaries promising priority slots. Availability is controlled by the authority, not a third party.
Prepare originals and copies separately
Many issues are fixed the same day if you carry a copy of whatever must be handed in.
Reconfirm 24 hours before
Closures for home-country holidays, changed hours or payment methods are the most common cause of a wasted trip.
04 · Booking
Appointments
Most consulates require an appointment for passports. ConsulMap does not manage appointments or know availability: each record links to the relevant official portal.
ConsulMap is an independent directory. It neither manages nor sells appointments: this button opens an external official site.
05 · Your case
Who it applies to
- Nationals of the issuing country living within the office's jurisdiction.
- Renewals due to expiry, exhausted pages or a change of personal details.
- Minors, usually with extra consent requirements from both parents.
06 · Avoid a repeat visit
Common mistakes
- Booking at the nearest office rather than the one covering your address.
- Bringing photos from an earlier application that no longer meet the format.
- Assuming cards are accepted when the office takes only another payment method.
- Arriving without the previous passport because it had expired.
- Booking for a minor without both parents' consent paperwork.
07 · About this guide
Scope of this guide
General guide to renewing your country's passport at a consular office in the United States. Each foreign ministry sets its own requirements, fees and timelines: this page explains the common path and points you to the official source that decides your case.
Frequently asked questions
Can I renew by mail?
It depends on the country. Some authorities accept postal applications for certain cases while others require attendance. Check your authority's official portal before sending original documents.
How long does it take?
We do not publish timelines because they vary by authority, office and season, and change without notice. The official portal is the only reliable reference.
Can ConsulMap get me an earlier appointment?
No. ConsulMap is an independent directory: it does not sell appointments, has no priority access and does not control availability.
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