US Embassy Notice - Passport Fee Increase

[Denese A Rodgers]

US Embassy Notice -

Passport Security Fee to Increase on December 27, 2021 (December 23, 2021)

 

Effective December 27, 2021, the passport security surcharge fee will increase by $20. For minor passport applicants who use Form DS-11, the new fee is $135. For adults renewing their passports using Form DS-82, the new fee is $130. For adults who must apply in person using Form DS-11, the new fee is $165.

 

 

Renewal by Mail/Courier:

You may qualify to renew your passport by mail/courier if you meet ALL of the following criteria:

 

Your previous U.S. passport book/card is in your possession.

 

You were at least 16 years old when your most recent U.S. passport book/card was issued.

 

Your most recent U.S. passport book/card was issued less than 15 years ago.

 

Your previous U.S. passport was issued under your current legal name.

 

For more information and instructions on how to apply for your passport, please go here. Most approved passports are returned to the applicant in 4-6 weeks from the date of application.

 

 

Schedule an Appointment for an In-Person Appointment:

 

If you do not meet all of the above criteria for renewal by mail/courier, please schedule an appointment to come in person to apply for a passport.

 

Emergency Appointments:

 

Please continue to check for available appointments as additional appointments may become available. If you require an emergency appointment, please first attempt to schedule the next available appointment and then email Panama-ACS@state.gov to request an earlier one. In your request, please include details about the nature of your emergency and your intended date of travel. You may be requested to provide supporting documents or information.

 

Applying for a Passport:

 

For a list of different passport services and the associated requirements, please go here.  All passport forms are found here.

 

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama

Website:  https://pa.usembassy.gov/

Phone: (507) 317-5000

Email: Panama-ACS@state.gov

 

State Department - Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444