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Passport Services
Apply for or renew a U.S. Passport

ARE YOU A U.S. CITIZEN WHO NEEDS A PASSPORT?

Visit Forms to find the form you need and begin the process of completing and submitting your passport application. If you are unsure which form you need, the Passport Wizard can guide you to the correct form.

Processing times vary depending on demand. If you are traveling within the next two weeks, please see the Emergency Passports section.

Passport services are not available on weekends or on Croatia or U.S. holidays.

 

RENEWING AN ADULT PASSPORT BY MAIL (BOOK ONLY)

You can renew your U.S. passport by mail if you answer ‘yes’ to ALL 5 statements below:

  1. You have your passport in your possession to submit with your application
  2. Your current passport is undamaged (other than normal wear and tear)
  3. Your current passport was issued when you were age 16 or older (10 year passport validity)
  4. Your current passport was issued within the last 15 years
  5. Your current passport was issued in your name or you can document your name change

If you answered ‘yes’ to ALL 5 statements, you are eligible to apply by mail.

If you do not meet all these requirements, please follow the instructions below.

Passport Pass-back Options

Return by Local Post Office

We return new U.S. passports by mail only (within the territory of Croatia). Please bring an addressed padded envelope with sufficient postage (Croatian Post registered mail, 3 Euro in postal stamps) to your passport appointment, and/or include it with your mail-in application. You may also buy a pre-stamped envelope at the U.S. Embassy at the time of your appointment for 5 Euro.

IMPORTANT: Please, do not send money for postage.

Sample envelope