American Citizen Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to renew my American passport through the mail?
A. You simply need to send the Embassy four items:
1) Form DS-82 completed and your old passport,
2) 2 passport photographs (they must be 2 inches by 2 inches; tell the person making them that you need them for an American passport),
3) a self-addressed envelope that is stamped and registered, and
4) a bank draft valued at $67 (or the equivalent in Euro).
How do I renew my childs’ American passport?
A. Complete these six easy steps:
1) Both parents come into the Embassy in person with government-issued photographic identification for themselves, (note: only one parent need bring the child if the absent parent completes the unequivocal statement of consent and it is notarized) (follow this link for information on the consent statement),
2) Bring Form DS-11 that you have completed (Dept. of State Forms),
3) Bring 2 passport photographs (they must be 2 inches by 2 inches; tell the person making them that you need them for an American passport),
4) Bring the child's long form birth certificate or Consular Report of Birth Abroad,
5) Bring $82 (or the equivalent in Euro,)
6) and bring a self-addressed envelope that is stamped and registered, or a Swiftpack mailer if you are in a hurry.
PLEASE NOTE: Children's passports can not be renewed by mail - there cannot be an exception to this.
I have recently had a child and am a U.S. citizen, how do I go about getting my newborn an American passport?
A. Request the Embassy send you a Report of Birth questionnaire for completion in your child's name by e-mailing us at:
OR by mailing us a letter at:
American Embassy
Passport and Citizenship Office
42 Elgin Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4.