Passport Services by Mail

Routine passport renewals for an adult can be done by mail or in person. To apply in person read the IF YOU WISH TO APPLY IN PERSON feature on the right of this page.

You may apply for your passport by mail if you meet all of the following requirements:

If you want to apply in person, for instance to keep your current passport valid while waiting for the new passport to arrive, please also follow the appointment instructions on the right of this page.

• Your most recent passport was issued when you were 16 years of age or older; and
• Your most recent passport was issued within the last 15 years; and
• Your most recent passport was not limited, i.e. it was issued for its full ten-year validity; and
• You are able to submit the passport with this application; and
• You are not requesting a change in the passport data, other than a name change due to marriage or divorce; and
• Your mailing address is in The Netherlands. 

If you do not meet the above criteria, please select your specific passport service from the menu at the left side of this page.

If you do meet all the conditions above, you are ready to start your passport application by mail. Should you wish to appy in person, follow these exact same instructions but instead of sending us your application set up an appointment using the link at the right hand top of this page:

1. Complete and sign the DS-82 application form - IGNORE PAGES 1 AND 2. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THE U.S. -see our Tips for completing the DS-82 form;
2.  Enclose your current passport (If you cannot submit your current passport because you need to keep it for travel purposes you will need to apply in person and make an appointment.);
3. One U.S. format: 2" x 2" (5 x 5 cm.) passport photo. See our photo specifications pages.;
4. Pay the appropriate Passport Services fee by completing and signing the credit card payment form. When applying in person and paying in cash, please try to bring exact change. See our consular fees page.;
5. Enclose a self-addressed envelope. Failure to enclose an envelope will lead us to believe you will come in to pick up your new passport. If you require special delivery, please provide postage accordingly. The Consulate is authorized to pay only for regular delivery. You can provide a return envelope also if you come in in person to apply.;
6. Read our Checklist for a successful passport application by mail (PDF 15 MB)
   
7. Mail your application and supporting documentation to:
   
   Passport-by-Mail Service
   American Citizen Services
   American Consulate General Amsterdam
   Museumplein 19
   1071 DJ  Amsterdam
   
   (Or set up an appointment if you wish to apply in person. See the appointment link at the right hand top of this page.)

Frequent traveler? Get a 52 page book!

Indicate in any way you see fit that you want a 52-page passport book, rather than the regular 28 page book. This may save you from having to have visa pages added, which is no longer a free service. The fee for the 52 page passport book is exactly the same as the fee for the 28 passport book.

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Processing time

Passports are printed in the United States with a secure, photo-digitized image of the bearer.  You should allow for up to 15 working days for your application to be processed.

If you are traveling within 15 working days and can provide evidence of this travel, you may be eligible for an emergency limited-validity passport. This requires a personal appearance.  Please see our section on Imminent Departure.