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US Citizen Services: passports, urgent travel & help abroad

Official U.S. government links for American citizens – passport renewal, first-time passports, urgent travel appointments, travel advisories and emergency help abroad. Plus the U.S. passport agencies in our 6 cities.

EmbassyPin is not affiliated with the US government. Passport services are free to apply for through official channels; government fees are paid directly to the State Department.

Which do I need?

Fees and processing times (per travel.state.gov, checked October 17, 2026): adult passport book renewal $130; first-time adult book $130 + $35 acceptance fee; expedited service +$60. Routine processing 4–6 weeks, expedited 2–3 weeks, not counting mailing time. Always check the official fee page.

Passports

  • Renew by mail (Form DS-82) travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Eligibility, Form DS-82, fees and where to mail your renewal.

  • Renew online travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Eligible adults can renew online. The State Department says the only official online renewal site is opr.travel.state.gov and warns about unofficial renewal sites.

  • Online Passport Renewal system (opr.travel.state.gov) opr.travel.state.gov not auto-verified

    The official online renewal application. Blocks automated checks (HTTP 403). Named as the only official online renewal site on travel.state.gov.

  • First-time / new adult passport (Form DS-11) travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    First-time adults and anyone who cannot renew apply in person at an acceptance facility.

  • Children under 16 travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Both parents or guardians must normally be present; child passports cannot be renewed.

  • Passport card travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Wallet-size card for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and some Caribbean countries. Not valid for international air travel.

  • Name change & corrections travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Forms DS-5504, DS-82 or DS-11 depending on when your passport was issued and when your name changed.

  • Lost or stolen passport travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Report a lost or stolen passport (online or Form DS-64) and apply for a replacement.

Unofficial “passport renewal” websites charge extra fees. The State Department says the only official online renewal site is opr.travel.state.gov.

Fees & timing

Urgent travel

  • Passport agency appointments (urgent travel) travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    For international travel within 14 calendar days, or a foreign visa needed within 28 days. Appointments are free.

  • Online Passport Appointment System passportappointment.travel.state.gov not auto-verified

    Book an urgent-travel appointment at a passport agency or center. Blocks automated checks (Cloudflare challenge). travel.state.gov links to an "Online Passport Appointment System"; this is its passportappointment.travel.state.gov address. You can also call 877-487-2778.

  • Check application status passportstatus.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Track your passport application.

Where to apply

  • Find a passport acceptance facility iafdb.travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Official search for post offices, libraries and county offices that accept passport applications.

Travel abroad

Trusted traveler & ID

  • Global Entry (CBP) cbp.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Faster U.S. re-entry for pre-approved travelers; includes TSA PreCheck. Apply only through the official Trusted Traveler Programs site.

  • Trusted Traveler Programs application site ttp.cbp.dhs.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Official application site for Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST.

  • TSA PreCheck tsa.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Faster airport security screening at U.S. airports.

  • REAL ID tsa.gov verified 2026-10-17

    REAL ID requirements for domestic flights. A valid U.S. passport or passport card is an accepted alternative.

Visitors to the U.S.

  • Official ESTA website (Visa Waiver Program) esta.cbp.dhs.gov verified 2026-10-17

    For foreign visitors under the Visa Waiver Program: the only official ESTA application site.

  • CBP: third-party ESTA websites cbp.gov not auto-verified

    CBP FAQ: third-party sites are not affiliated with DHS and do not speed up approval. Found via web search (CBP FAQ); page not fetched directly.

Beware of third-party ESTA sellers. The only official ESTA website is esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Look-alike sites charge extra fees; CBP says third-party sites are not affiliated with DHS or the U.S. government and do not speed up approval.

How we check these links

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