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All passport services require an appointment.
American citizens are no longer permitted to use an expired U.S. passport to return to the United States after June 30, 2022. If your passport has expired, please contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a U.S. passport.
The Embassy in Kuwait conveniently offers passport renewal services by drop-box, (for adult renewals only) without requiring an appointment. Click on the link to see if this option is applicable to your situation.
If not, you will need to bring the relevant forms and schedule an appointment for a visit to the Embassy in Kuwait. Please see below the instructions on how to do so:
The processing time for routine passport renewals is 2-3 weeks. If you are traveling within the next two weeks, please see Emergency Assistance for further information.
Passport services are not available on weekends or on Kuwait or U.S. holidays.
Applicants Age 16 or Older (DS-11)
You should complete this form if you’re applying for the first time, or you don’t meet our requirements to renew your passport.
Applicants Age 15 or Under (DS-11)
You should complete this form if you’re applying for your child who is under age 16.
Applicants Age 15 or Under Without Both Parents Present
You should complete this form if one parent or guardian cannot go with the child to apply in person for the child’s passport. The parent or guardian should submit this special form in addition to their child’s application (DS-11).
Adult Passport Renewal (DS-82)
You should complete this form if you meet our requirements to renew your passport. Keep in mind that children under age 16 cannot renew their passports and must apply using Form DS-11.
Report and Replace Lost/Stolen Passport (DS-64 & DS-11)
You should complete this form if you lost your passport or it has been stolen. To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must apply in person and submit Form DS-11 in addition to Form DS-64.
Update Current Passport or Replace Emergency Passport
You may be eligible to use this form if you need to change or correct your passport, or you need to replace a passport that was limited to less than 10 years validity (which is the normal validity period for an adult’s passport).
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at https://travel.state.gov.
You must provide one photo on a white background with your passport application. Our photo policies apply to adults and children. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
Access detailed information related to requesting and obtaining an emergency passport.
Special Issuance Passports
Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.
Child Support and Your Passport
Section 51.70 (a) (8) of Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations states, in part, that if you are certified to Passport Services by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be in arrears of child support payments in excess of $2,500, you are ineligible to receive U.S. Passport Services and your existing passport will be retained by the Embassy.
Passports and visas are required for private U.S. citizens traveling to Kuwait. This includes official and unofficial travelers proceeding via Kuwait to and from Iraq and Afghanistan. Private U.S. citizens who do not have valid travel documents may not legally enter Kuwait and should contact the U.S. Embassy, American Citizens Services Unit, during business hours to ascertain whether assistance can be provided.
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