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Unless you qualify to mail in your passport application, appointments are required.
Note:
Applicants must apply in person. Appointments are required.
Applicants (children) must appear in person accompanied by both parents. Appointments are required.
Note: all documents must be original – no photocopies. All foreign documents must be accompanied by an English translation.
If either parent cannot be present, please see Parental Consent for Minors for more information.
Please call your nearest Consulate or Embassy:
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