Writers Abroad

What is Writers Abroad?

PASSPORT

US Passport - Applying in Person

You must apply for a US passport in person if:

You are applying for your first U.S. passport or
You are under age 16 or
Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16 or
Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged or
Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago or
Your name has changed since your US passport was issued and you are unable to legally document your name change

Also note that there are special rules for all minors under age 16 and all minors age 16 and 17.

All Minors Age 16 and 17 shall:

Appear in person at the time of application
Have a parent or guardian present photo identification if the minor does not have identification of his or her own
Provide a photocopy of the same ID document that will be presented at the time of application (applicant or parent/guardian). See photocopy requirements under STEP 4 of How to Apply for the First Time (In Person)
Establish parental consent (You may be requested to provide written parental consent for a child age 16 or 17 if it is not implied on the application)