Passport Applications by Mail

Routine passport renewal for Adults

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

• 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:

1. Complete and sign the DS-82 application form - 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 during our regular hours of operation);

3. Two photos (See our photo specifications pages);

4. Pay the fee by completing and signing the credit card payment form;

5. Enclose a self addressed envelope;

6. Read our Checklist for a successful passport application by mail;

7. Mail your application and supporting documentation to:

Passport-by-Mail Service
American Citizen Services
American Consulate General Amsterdam
Museumplein 19
1071 DJ  Amsterdam