Starting on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer order air passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or show documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States. Of note, CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information please click here.
Before scheduling your appointment, please read the instructions below thoroughly. Incomplete applications will result in delays and possible need for a second appointment. A tourist passport takes approximately three to five weeks to process. Please apply in advance (up to one year prior to expiration). All regular U.S. citizen services are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please proceed here. Information about third party attendance at passport and CRBA appointment interviews is available here. For other consular services, including renunciation services, please email us.
Renewal of an Existing Adult Passport
Our goal is to provide you with excellent customer service. To help us make your visit a brief one, please come prepared with all of the necessary documents.
Applicable if your most recent U.S. passport is: Undamaged and can be submitted with your application; Was issued when you were aged 16 or older; Was issued within the last 15 years; Was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change by Court Order or Marriage Certificate; Was valid for 10 years
- Completed and printed DS-82 via the online application wizard.
- Please include your current local commercial address in any of two official Kosovan languages (even a temporary one) as the mailing address. Listing a U.S. address (including non-physical address such as APO/DPO) as the mailing address is not permissible!
- Example: (Albanian) Rr. Emri Mbiemri Nr.xx, 10000 Prishtine or (Serbian) Ul. Ime Prezime Br.xx, 10000 Pristina.
- Military members please see this sample for a local address input.
- Please include your current local commercial address in any of two official Kosovan languages (even a temporary one) as the mailing address. Listing a U.S. address (including non-physical address such as APO/DPO) as the mailing address is not permissible!
- One passport photo (5cm x 5cm). Eye glasses are not allowed in passport photos. For more information, please click here.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship –original and one (1) copy.
- Most recent U.S. passport, even if expired, to show that you were at least 16 years old when your most recent U.S. passport was issued.
- Proof of identity – original and one (1) copy.
- State issued ID card or a foreign national ID card, U.S. military ID card, U.S., or foreign driver’s license.
- Schedule an appointment at this link.
- Email the completed batch (online generated DS-82 form and photocopies) to PristinaACS@state.gov.
- Fee– $130. Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club) or cash, payable in U.S. dollars or euros at the Embassy’s exchange rate.
- Pass-back Fee– €10 credit card or cash paid directly with DHL. Once you complete your consular service with the Embassy, you will be directed to the nearest DHL office (350m from the Embassy – directions here) to provide your local address and telephone information for pass-back service. Their working hours are 08:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday.
Name change: Bring your original marriage certificate, court order, or decrees – Original and One (1) Copy.
First Time; or Minor Children Under 16 Years Of Age; or Previous Passport Lost/Stolen; or Previous Passport Expired More than 15 Years Ago
Our goal is to provide you with excellent customer service. To help us make your visit a brief one, please come prepared with all of the necessary documents.
- Completed and printed DS-11 via the Online Application Wizard.
- Please include your current local commercial address in any of two official Kosovan languages (even a temporary one) as the mailing address. Listing a U.S. address (including non-physical address such as APO/DPO) as the mailing address is not permissible!
- Example: (Albanian) Rr. Emri Mbiemri Nr.xx, 10000 Prishtine or (Serbian) Ul. Ime Prezime Br.xx, 10000 Pristina.
- Military members please see this sample for a local address input.
- Please include your current local commercial address in any of two official Kosovan languages (even a temporary one) as the mailing address. Listing a U.S. address (including non-physical address such as APO/DPO) as the mailing address is not permissible!
- One passport photo (5cm x 5cm). Eye glasses are no longer allowed in passport photos. For more information, please click here.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship – original and one (1) copy.
- U.S. birth certificate, U.S. naturalization certificate, consular report of birth abroad, or U.S. certificate of citizenship. U.S. birth certificate must include your full name, date and place of birth, sex, date the birth record was filed, the seal of the official custodian of such records (state, county, or city/town office), and the full names of your parent(s).
- Proof of identity – original and one (1) copy.
- State issued ID card or a foreign national ID card, U.S. military ID card, U.S., or foreign driver’s license.
- Schedule an appointment at this link.
- Email the completed batch (online generated DS-11 form and photocopies) to PristinaACS@state.gov.
- Fee – $135 (minor children under age 16), $165 (adults, first time, or lost/stolen passport). Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club) or cash, payable in U.S. dollars or euros at the Embassy’s exchange rate.
- Pass-back Fee– €10 credit card or cash paid directly with DHL. Once you complete your consular service with the Embassy, you will be directed to the nearest DHL office (350m from the Embassy – directions here) to provide your local address and telephone information for pass-back service. Their working hours are 08:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday.
MINORS must also bring the following:
- Both parents’ valid passports – can be U.S. or foreign passport (for minors under 16 years of age) – original and one (1) copy each.
- Progressive photos – family photos showing relationship, one from each year since issuance of last passport (for minors under 16 years of age).
- Both parents are required to physically appear in the Consular Section to sign a minor’s passport application. Everyone must be listed when making the appointment. If one parent is not physically present, then a notarized original form DS-3053 (PDF 52KB) should accompany the application along with a photocopy of the passport or ID used for the notary.
U.S. military members: bring your valid military ID – original and one (1) copy.
In case of a lost/stolen U.S. passport: bring a completed DS-64 form (PDF 51KB).
Name change: Bring your original marriage certificate, court order, or decree – original and one (1) copy.
