ANNOUNCEMENT: Beginning September 2023, U.S. Embassy Ashgabat will begin accepting online fee payments for adult U.S. passport renewal applications.  Paying online allows you to mail your application to the U.S. Embassy without the need to apply in person.  Please see our Passport Renewal webpage to determine if you are eligible for online fee payment.

Applying for a U.S. passport abroad is a different process from applying for one in the United States. The application forms, required documentation, and costs are the same, but expedited services are not available.

Please use our Passport Wizard to fill out your passport application. Completing your application online and printing it will help assure timely and accurate processing.

Important:

• If your passport has already expired, it cannot be extended.  You must apply for a new passport.
• To renew a passport for a child under the age of 16, please follow the instructions for a minor passport application.
• If your child received a passport between age 0 and 5 and they are applying for a passport renewal, please provide yearly photographs to demonstrate the change in appearance.
• The processing time for passports is four to six weeks.