Embassy of the United States

Appointment System
Passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Before scheduling an appointment, verify the requirements list and fill up the forms

This system does not apply for the Consular Agency in Mazatlan, please contact them via telephone 

                               U.S. Passport Requirements


Effective February 1, U.S. citizens can apply for a passport card which will facilitate entry and expedite document processing at land and sea ports of entry when arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.  The card may not be used when traveling by air.  For more information on passport cards please go to http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html

To obtain a U.S. passport, bring proof of citizenship such as a previously issued passport, certified and sealed copy of your birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or naturalization certificate. You must also have a valid photo ID. Cost is U.S. $85 for minors, U.S. $75 for renewals for adults, U.S. $100 for first-time applicants age 16 and over, and U.S. $100 for replacements for lost/stolen passports for applicant’s age 16 and over. Fees may be paid in cash in U.S. dollars, or the Peso equivalent, or with a credit card (Visa/Mastercard/Amex). Two photographs taken within the last six months measuring 2” x 2” (or 5 cm x 5 cm), color or black and white with light background are required. The photograph must be clear with a full front view of your face.

Since September 11, the State Department stopped printing passports at posts overseas. The passport application is now electronically transmitted to the U.S. and the printed passport is delivered to the Consulate within two weeks.

Guidance about what photographs are acceptable for passport applications:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/guide/quality/quality_879.html

Information about digital photographs:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/guide/digital/digital_880.html

To download passport applications:
http://foia.state.gov/FORMS/passport.asp