Getting a Passport Renewal from Abroad

American citizens can renew passports abroad at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate general. Some embassies and consulates allow passport renewal applications to be sent by mail while others require the applicant schedule an appointment and personally submit the form. Be sure NOT to mail the application to the United States address found on the form. The only exception is American citizens living in Canada. Citizens of the United States who apply for passport renewals from Canada can mail the application and supporting documents to the address on Form DS-82 unless they need a passport in less than 2 weeks. In this case, they should contact the U.S. embassy or consulate general. The time it takes to process a passport renewal abroad can vary widely but applications are frequently processed more quickly when submitted abroad than when they are submitted in the United States. Many locations estimate processing time to be between 2 to 3 weeks. You would have to pay an additional $60 fee for expedited service to get a passport processed that fast in the United States. Applicants who need to get a passport renewed in less time can visit the nearest embassy or consulate general in order to obtain a limited validity emergency passport. This can be replaced with a regular passport at a later date.

Source: http://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/us-passport-renewals.html

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