My Passport is Lost/Stolen/Damaged (including for Emergency Travel within the next 7 days) In person only

The U.S. Embassy in Paris accepts applications for emergency passports on a walk-in basis from 8:00 am to 11 am Monday-Friday (please check our calendar for U.S./French Holidays).

When traveling to France, please note that the Government of France does NOT recognize the 12-page U.S. emergency passport, issued by U.S. embassies and consulates overseas, as a valid travel document for visa-free travel, and, if traveling on this emergency passport, you may be refused boarding and/or entry to France by immigration officials. Read more about French entry/exit requirements here.
Important Note: Passports must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area.

If you need to replace a visa that was in your lost/stolen passport, you will need to apply for a 10-year passport.

	Lost/stolen/damaged passport and I am traveling within the next 7 days	Lost/stolen/damaged passport and I am  NOT traveling within the next 7 days
Appointment	No appointment is necessary. The U.S. Embassy in Paris accepts applications for emergency passports on a walk-in basis from 8:00 am to 11 am Monday-Friday (please check our calendar for U.S./French Holidays).	Gather the required items below and make your appointment here. If you are unable to find an available appointment online and you have a ticketed flight within the next three weeks, please contact PassportsParis@state.gov and attach a copy of your ticket to request service.
Forms Note: You cannot currently list a “Country” when completing the “Emergency Contact” section on our forms. Please list an emergency contact in the United States.	Complete online and print forms: Form DS-11 and Form DS-64 (If your passport was lost or stolen) (PDF 47 KB) If your current passport has less than 6 months validity, you only need to complete Form DS-82. Please do NOT sign form DS-11 If you have never had a U.S. Social Security Number, fill out and submit this form. If you do not remember your U.S. Social Security Number, please email the Federal Benefits Unit before applying for the passport. Tip: Forms may be completed, and photos taken onsite at the embassy. Tip: If you have had an identity document lost or stolen, go to the Dept. Of Justice’s suggestions for suggestions on protecting yourself from identity theft	Complete online and print forms: Form DS-11 and Form DS-64 (If your passport was lost or stolen) (PDF 47 KB) If your current passport has less than 6 months validity, you only need to complete Form DS-82.Please do NOT sign form DS-11.If you have never had a U.S. Social Security Number, fill out and submit this form.If you do not remember your U.S. Social Security Number, please email the Federal Benefits Unit before applying for the passport.Tip: Forms may be completed, and photos taken onsite at the embassy.Tip: If you have had an identity document lost or stolen, go to the Dept. Of Justice’s webpage for suggestions on protecting yourself from identity theft
Supporting Documents	Adults over 16: Copies or originals of any/all photo IDs you still have For minors under 16: Both parents and the child must be present. Both parents must consent to passport renewal. If only one parent can come, please click here (look at step 7).	Adults over 16: Copies or originals of any/all photo IDs you still have For minors under 16: Both parents and the child must be present. Both parents must consent to passport renewal. If only one parent can come, please click here (look at step 7).
Photo	One color 2×2 inch photo. Click here for photos requirements.	One color 2×2 inch photo. Click here for photos requirements.
Payment	Pay the fee of 135 USD for children or 165 USD for adults (or the Euro equivalent) at the time of your interview, in cash or by credit card (the credit card holder must be present with a valid Government photo ID). Are all your forms of payment stolen?  Here is a tip that may help: anyone can offer you financial assistance, please bring him/her along to pay. Otherwise, we will assist you to contact your family or friends in the United States for financial assistance.	Pay the fee of 135 USD for children or 165 USD for adults (or the Euro equivalent) at the time of your interview, in cash or by credit card (the credit card holder must be present with a valid Government photo ID). Are all your forms of payment stolen?  Here is a tip that may help: anyone can offer you financial assistance, please bring him/her along to pay. Otherwise, we will assist you to contact your family or friends in the United States for financial assistance.
Return Envelope	N/A	IMPORTANT: A self-addressed, prepaid envelope for passport return, with capacity for 500g for each applicant, specifically: A  Collissimo (“pret-a-envoyer”) or Chronopost (“pret-a-expedier”). One applicant can use the 1 kg (the smallest available) envelope and multiple applicants can use the same envelope, as long as you allow for  500g per applicant.  Ex., Two applicants could be returned together in the 1 kg envelope, four applicants in the 2 kg envelope, etc.
Processing Time	Same day	Four to six weeks
Location	U.S. Embassy Consular Section 4, avenue Gabriel 75008 Paris Métro Concorde	U.S. Embassy Consular Section 4, avenue Gabriel 75008 Paris Métro Concorde

 

I am Renewing my 10-Year Passport (by mail)

FORM	Complete and print online form DS-82. You must SIGN the completed form DS-82 before mailing your application. Has your name changed? Please follow the instructions and links provided here. If you never had a U.S. Social Security Number, fill out and submit this form (PDF 80 KB). If you do not remember your U.S. Social Security Number, please email the Federal Benefits Unit before applying for the passport.
PHOTO	One color 2×2 inch photo. Click here for photos requirements.
PASSPORT	Your most recent U.S. passport.
PAYMENT	Pay the $130 passport application fee via the U.S. government’s secure payment site. You must print the electronic confirmation you receive via e-mail after successfully paying the fee and include it in the package you send to the embassy.
A RETURN ENVELOPE	A self-addressed, prepaid envelope for passport return, with capacity for 500g for each applicant, specifically: A  Collissimo (“pret-a-envoyer”) or Chronopost (“pret-a-expedier”). One applicant can use the 1 kg (the smallest available) envelope and multiple applicants can use the same envelope, as long as you allow for  500g per applicant.  Ex., Two applicants could be returned together in the 1 kg envelope, four applicants in the 2 kg envelope, etc. . Please make sure to keep your envelope tracking number.
WHERE TO MAIL MY APPLICATION	U.S. Embassy ACS/Passport Unit 4, avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08
PROCESSING TIME	4 to 6 weeks

 

I am under 16

 I need to Renew my 5-Year Passport (in person only)

APPOINTMENT	Make your online appointment for Paris here. If you are unable to find an available appointment online and you have a ticketed flight within the next three weeks, please contact PassportsParis@state.gov and attach a copy of your ticket to request service.
WHO MUST COME?	Both parents and the child must be present. Both parents must consent to passport renewal. If only one parent can come, please go to the Department of State’s webpage on passports for children under 16 years of age (click on item 7). Please click here if you need the French version of the DS-3053.
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING:
FORM	Complete and print online form DS-11. Please do NOT sign it. If you never had a U.S. Social Security number, complete and submit this form with your passport application. If you do not remember your U.S. Social Security Number, please email the Federal Benefit Unit before applying for the passport. Note: you cannot currently list a “Country” when completing the “Emergency Contact” section on our forms. Please list an emergency contact in the United States.
BOTH PARENTS’ VALID GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDS:	Original and copy
CHILD’S PASSPORT	Most recent U.S. passport
BIRTH CERTIFICATE	Original and copy: you can either submit a Consular Report of Birth Abroad or a U.S. Birth certificate
PHOTO	One color 2×2 inch photo. Click here for photos requirements.
A RETURN ENVELOPE	A self-addressed, prepaid envelope for passport return, with capacity for 500g for each applicant, specifically: ·             A  Collissimo (“pret-a-envoyer”) or Chronopost (“pret-a-expedier”). One applicant can use the 1 kg (the smallest available) envelope and multiple applicants can use the same envelope, as long as you allow for  500g per applicant.  Ex., Two applicants could be returned together in the 1 kg envelope, four applicants in the 2 kg envelope, etc. ·  NOTE: Applicants outside of Metropolitan France and Monaco should use a Chronopost “Monde et Outre-Mer” envelope. ·  Applicants for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad may use the same 500g envelope for both the passport and the CRBA.
PAYMENT	You can pay the fee of 135 USD (or the Euro equivalent) at the time of your interview in cash or credit card (the credit card holder must be present).
PROCESSING TIME	4 to 6 WEEKS

I am over 16

My current passport is valid for 5 years OR I am applying for my first U.S. Passport OR my most recent U.S. passport was issued OVER 15 years ago (in person only)

APPOINTMENT	Make your online appointment for Paris here. If you are unable to find an available appointment online and you have a ticketed flight within the next three weeks, please contact PassportsParis@state.gov and attach a copy of your ticket to request service.
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING:
FORM Note: you cannot currently list a “Country” when completing the “Emergency Contact” section on our forms. Please list an emergency contact in the United States.	Complete and print online form DS-11. Please do NOT sign it. If you have never had a U.S. Social Security Number, please complete and submit this form with your passport application. If you do not remember your U.S. Social Security Number, please contact the Federal Benefit Unit before applying for the passport.
PASSPORT	Your most recent U.S. passport (if applicable) If your most recent U.S. passport expired more than 15 years ago, please bring an original and copy of your valid government-issued ID (foreign passport, French ID, etc.)
PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP	Original and copy of your U.S. Birth certificate, Report of Birth Abroad, or Naturalization Certificate
PHOTO	One color 2×2 inch photo. Click here for photos requirements
A RETURN ENVELOPE	A self-addressed, prepaid envelope for passport return, with capacity for 500g for each applicant, specifically: A  Collissimo (“pret-a-envoyer”) or Chronopost (“pret-a-expedier”). One applicant can use the 1 kg (the smallest available) envelope and multiple applicants can use the same envelope, as long as you allow for  500g per applicant.  Ex., Two applicants could be returned together in the 1 kg envelope, four applicants in the 2 kg envelope, etc.
PAYMENT	You can pay the fee of 165 USD (or the Euro equivalent) at the time of your interview in cash or by credit card (the credit card holder must be present).
PROCESSING TIME	4 to 6 WEEKS

 

A Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) is a formal document certifying the acquisition of United States citizenship at birth for a person born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents who meet the requirements for transmitting citizenship under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). U.S. non-citizen nationals are also eligible for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, using the non-citizen option.

You can make an  appointment  for both CRBA and a first passport at the same time:

• For an appointment in Paris, go here.
• For Marseille, go here. 
• You can call Strasbourg directly at 01 43 12 47 11 or email: USAStrasbourg@state.gov

Completing the Online eCRBA Application

This new online process (eCRBA) allows U.S. citizen parents to complete a Consular Report of Birth Abroad application online, upload all required documents, and submit payment prior to the in-person interview. Note that you need to meet the criteria below to apply online. If you don’t meet any of the criteria, you must apply by completing a paper application (DS-2029).

To begin the online application, you need to create a MyTravelGov account. MyTravelGov is a secure, encrypted portal. Once you complete the online application and submit payment, you will be directed to schedule your appointment at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

To apply for a CRBA online, you MUST meet any of the following criteria:

• The child was born in France
• The child is under the age of 18
• At least one parent a U.S. citizen or U.S. non-citizen national when the child was born.
• You did not use Assisted Reproductive Technology to have your child.
• You can use a credit/debit card or a direct payment method from a U.S. dollar-denominated bank account (also known as “ACH”) to pay online for your Consular Report of Birth Abroad application?
• You are a biological parent of the child for whom you are applying for a CRBA

Passport application

Please see

I am under 16 and I need to renew my 5-Year Passport (in person only)

I Need to Replace My Emergency Passport (by mail)

If your emergency passport has Expired: please click here.

If your Emergency Passport is still valid:

PLEASE SEND:

• FORM – Note: you cannot currently list a “Country” when completing the “Emergency Contact” section on our forms. Please list an emergency contact in the United States.

Complete, print and sign form DS-5504.  If you have never had a U.S. Social Security Number, please complete and submit this form with your passport application. If you do not remember your U.S. Social Security Number, please email the Federal Benefits Unit before applying for the passport. Has your name changed? Please follow the instructions and links provided here.

• Your most recent passport
• One color 2×2 inch photo. Click here for photos requirements.
• A RETURN ENVELOPE.

• A self-addressed, prepaid envelope for passport return, with capacity for 500g for each applicant, specifically:

  A  Colissimo (“pret-a-envoyer”) or Chronopost (“pret-a-expedier”). One applicant can use the 1 kg (the smallest available) envelope and multiple applicants can use the same envelope, as long as you allow for  500g per applicant.  Ex., Two applicants could be returned together in the 1 kg envelope, four applicants in the 2 kg envelope, etc.

WHERE TO MAIL MY APPLICATION?

U.S. Embassy
ACS/Passport Unit
4, avenue Gabriel
75382 Paris Cedex 08

PROCESSING TIME  4 to 6 WEEKS

I am a Frequent Traveler and I Need a Second Passport (in person)

Make your online appointment for Paris here.

SUBMIT:

FORM

Note: you cannot currently list a “Country” when completing the “Emergency Contact” section on our forms. Please list an emergency contact in the United States.

Complete and print form DS-82. Please sign it. If you have never had a U.S. Social Security Number, please complete and submit this form with your passport application. If you do not remember your U.S. Social Security Number, please email the Federal Benefit Unit before applying for the passport. If you are renewing your second passport, please enter this passport number.

 

Bring your most recent or second passport

PROVIDE THE “STATEMENT OF SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR A SECOND PASSPORT”

Complete, sign and date this statement (PDF – 176K) giving the reason(s) why the second passport is required.

One color 2×2 inch photo. Click here for photos requirements;

A RETURN ENVELOPE:

A self-addressed, prepaid envelope for passport return, with capacity for 500g for each applicant, specifically:

• A  Collissimo (“pret-a-envoyer”) or Chronopost (“pret-a-expedier”). One applicant can use the 1 kg (the smallest available) envelope and multiple applicants can use the same envelope, as long as you allow for  500g per applicant.  Ex., Two applicants could be returned together in the 1 kg envelope, four applicants in the 2 kg envelope, etc.

PAYMENT

You can pay the fee of 130 USD (or the Euro equivalent) at the time of your interview in cash or by credit card (the credit card holder must be present).

PROCESSING TIME

4 to 6 weeks

For information and to see the instructions to begin the application for renunciation of U.S. citizenship, please go here.  Please note that the current wait time for a renunciation interview is 12 months.

For U.S. Passport/CRBA Questions contact us at: PassportsParis@state.gov