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If you reside outside the United States, you can apply for a U.S. Passport at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If your previous passport was lost or stolen, we can also assist with an emergency passport. Please review the following information in detail.
A regular U.S. Passport is printed and adjudicated in the United States. It takes from 4 to 6 weeks to receive your new regular passport, and you will be without a passport during this time. If you happen to need an emergency passport while you wait for your regular passport, that can also be arranged.
If you reside in Ecuador and would like to apply for a Passport, click the button below.
Information about the six-month validity rule that applies to enter Ecuador and how this applies to people that have dual (U.S./Ecuador) citizenship.
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.
Six Month Validity and Dual Citizenship
Information about the six-month validity rule that applies to enter Ecuador and how this applies to people that have dual (U.S./Ecuador) citizenship.
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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