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Please create a profile and make an appointment in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv for passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and notary services.
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.
Processing times vary depending on demand. Please see the Processing Times and Delivery webpage for details.
Passport services are not available on weekends or on Israel or U.S. holidays.
You should complete this form if you’re applying for the first time, or you don’t meet our requirements to renew your passport.
You should complete this form if you’re applying for your child who is under age 16.
You should complete this form if one parent or guardian cannot go with the child to apply in person for the child’s passport. The parent or guardian should submit this special form in addition to their child’s application (DS-11).
You should complete this form if you meet our requirements to renew your passport. Keep in mind that children under age 16 cannot renew their passports and must apply using Form DS-11.
You should complete this form if you lost your passport or it has been stolen. To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must apply in person and submit Form DS-11 in addition to Form DS-64.
If your passport has been significantly damaged, especially the book cover or the page displaying your personal data and photo, you will need to apply for a new passport. If your U.S. passport is damaged, you must apply for a new passport in-person. Appointments are required for this service.
You may be eligible to use this form if you need to change or correct your passport, or you need to replace a passport that was limited to less than 10 years validity (which is the normal validity period for an adult’s passport).
Applicants Age 16 or Older (DS-11)
You should complete this form if you’re applying for the first time, or you don’t meet our requirements to renew your passport.
You should complete this form if you’re applying for your child who is under age 16.
Applicants Under 16 Without Both Parents Present
You should complete this form if one parent or guardian cannot go with the child to apply in person for the child’s passport. The parent or guardian should submit this special form in addition to their child’s application (DS-11).
Adult Passport Renewal (DS-82)
You should complete this form if you meet our requirements to renew your passport. Keep in mind that children under age 16 cannot renew their passports and must apply using Form DS-11.
Report and Replace Lost/Stolen Passport (DS-64 & DS-11) or Replace Damaged Passport
You should complete this form if you lost your passport or it has been stolen. To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must apply in person and submit Form DS-11 in addition to Form DS-64.
If your passport has been significantly damaged, especially the book cover or the page displaying your personal data and photo, you will need to apply for a new passport. If your U.S. passport is damaged, you must apply for a new passport in-person. Appointments are required for this service.
Update Current Passport or Replace Emergency Passport
You may be eligible to use this form if you need to change or correct your passport, or you need to replace a passport that was limited to less than 10 years validity (which is the normal validity period for an adult’s passport).
If you have changed your name, you may apply to have this change reflected in your U.S. passport. Please note that U.S. passports are no longer amended to change items appearing on the data page; you will therefore need to apply for a new U.S. passport in your new name. When completing the relevant application form, you should complete the form in the name you wish to appear in your passport.
Children born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent(s) may have a claim to U.S. citizenship. If the child is under 18, U.S. citizens may document their child’s citizenship by filing a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA). They may also choose to just apply for a U.S. passport to document their child’s U.S. citizenship.
Many dual nationals in Israel receive their citizenship by traveling to the U.S. for expeditious naturalization and receive a Certificate of Citizenship. These instructions are for those who have received a Certificate of Citizenship but have not yet applied for a U.S. passport.
Specific documents and forms are required to replace a passport issued more than 15 years ago. Bring all of the following documents to your appointment. Arriving prepared will save you time at the Embassy and help you complete the process in just one visit.
We strongly encourage you to exchange your limited-validity emergency passport for a new, full-validity passport as soon as possible. If you do so within one year of the issuance of the emergency passport, you will not be charged another passport application fee. Otherwise, you will need to submit a new application and pay all applicable fees.
Renewal by mail is only for adult passport renewals. When applying by mail, carefully read all the instructions to make sure your application is complete and correct.
Change Name on a U.S. Passport
If you have changed your name, you may apply to have this change reflected in your U.S. passport. Please note that U.S. passports are no longer amended to change items appearing on the data page; you will therefore need to apply for a new U.S. passport in your new name. When completing the relevant application form, you should complete the form in the name you wish to appear in your passport.
First-Time Passport for a Minor Under 18 not yet Documented as a U.S. Citizen
Children born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent(s) may have a claim to U.S. citizenship. If the child is under 18, U.S. citizens may document their child’s citizenship by filing a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA). They may also choose to just apply for a U.S. passport to document their child’s U.S. citizenship.
First-Time Passport for a Minor Under 18 Already Documented as a U.S. Citizen
Many dual nationals in Israel receive their citizenship by traveling to the U.S. for expeditious naturalization and receive a Certificate of Citizenship. These instructions are for those who have received a Certificate of Citizenship but have not yet applied for a U.S. passport.
First-time Adult or Last Passport Issued More Than 15 Years Ago
Specific documents and forms are required to replace a passport issued more than 15 years ago. Bring all of the following documents to your appointment. Arriving prepared will save you time at the Embassy and help you complete the process in just one visit.
Exchange a Limited-Validity Passport for Full-Validity
We strongly encourage you to exchange your limited-validity emergency passport for a new, full-validity passport as soon as possible. If you do so within one year of the issuance of the emergency passport, you will not be charged another passport application fee. Otherwise, you will need to submit a new application and pay all applicable fees.
Renewal by mail is only for adult passport renewals. When applying by mail, carefully read all the instructions to make sure your application is complete and correct.
Can I renew my passport before it expires? If I don’t plan to travel back to the United States any time soon, why should I renew my passport now? Will I get my passport back when I renew it?
Find the answers to these and other questions on our FAQs About Passports and Citizenship Services page.
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.
Passport applications can be mailed or dropped off at the U.S. Embassy. We have provided tips for successfully completing and submitting the applications.
For applications that are complete and straightforward, emergency passports are usually available for pickup the same day of the appointment.
Pickup times are between 14:00-14:30 at U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and Branch Office Tel Aviv on Monday through Friday (except on local and federal holidays).
Specific documents and forms are required to for minor passport applications.
Bring all of the following documents to your appointment. Arriving prepared will save you time at the Embassy and help you complete the process.
U.S. Passport & Citizenship FAQs
Can I renew my passport before it expires? If I don’t plan to travel back to the United States any time soon, why should I renew my passport now? Will I get my passport back when I renew it?
Find the answers to these and other questions on our FAQs About Passports and Citizenship Services page.
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.
Tips for Completing and Submitting U.S. Passport Applications by Mail or Drop Off
Passport applications can be mailed or dropped off at the U.S. Embassy. We have provided tips for successfully completing and submitting the applications.
Picking Up Passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad
For applications that are complete and straightforward, emergency passports are usually available for pickup the same day of the appointment.
Pickup times are between 14:00-14:30 at U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and Branch Office Tel Aviv on Monday through Friday (except on local and federal holidays).
Additional Passport Requirements for Minors
Specific documents and forms are required to for minor passport applications.
Bring all of the following documents to your appointment. Arriving prepared will save you time at the Embassy and help you complete the process.
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