Embassy of the United States

U.S. Citizen Services

Passports

American citizens residing or traveling abroad who require issuance of a U.S. passport are issued the latest, state-of-the-art passport incorporating a photo-digitized image and other enhanced security features. U.S. Embassies and Consulates achieve this goal by transferring the passport issuance function to a domestic U.S. passport facility. The Department of State is committed to ensuring that American citizens receive their documents in a timely manner; however, the citizens are encouraged to apply early for renewal of expiring passports.

U.S. Embassies and Consulates prepare and issue passports on the site in emergency cases. Such passports are limited in validity and cannot be extended. Emergency passport holders are required to exchange their limited validity passports for a full-validity photo-digitized passport upon completion of their emergency travel. Passports can be exchanged either through passport facilities in the U.S. or U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad.

Documents required for passport applicants

All passport applicants are required to submit a certain passport application form along with other documents described below.

You can use the PASSPORT APPLICATION WIZARD to Fill Out Your Forms Online!

The Passport Application Wizard will help you determine if you need Form DS-11, DS-82, DS-5504 or DS-4085, help you to complete the form online, estimate your payment, and generate the  form for you to print - ALL IN ONE PLACE!

Please print out and submit only one-sided pages of the application.

You may also choose completing your passport application form online or by hand using the links below instead of the Passport Application Wizard.

First time applicants

To apply for your first U.S. passport, you will need:
•    A completed passport application Form DS-11
•    An original U.S. birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Naturalization Certificate
•    Photo identification (driver's license, ID card, etc.)
•    Two photographs. Click for photo requirements
•    If the applicant is a child under sixteen years of age, both parents, in person, must confirm their consent for issuing a passport to their child. If a parent cannot be physically present at the time the passport application is submitted, a signed Statement of Consent of Issuance of Passport to Child under Age Sixteen Form DS-3053 must be added to the application. The statement giving the non-appearing parent's unconditional consent to the issuance of the passport has to be in English and must be notarized by a notary.
•    Please note that all minors must visit the embassy in person.

Passport fees:
•    For an adult - $100
•    For a child (under 16) - $85
The fee can be paid in U.S. Dollars or Latvian Lats; in cash or by credit card.

Passport renewal

To renew an expiring U.S. Passport, you will need:
•    A completed passport application Form DS-82 for adults or Form DS-11 for children under 16 years of age
•    Your expiring passport
•    Two photographs. Click for photo requirements
•    If the applicant is a child under sixteen years of age, both parents, in person, must confirm their consent for issuing a passport to their child. If a parent cannot be physically present at the time the passport application is submitted, a signed Statement of Consent of Issuance of Passport to Child under Age Sixteen Form DS-3053 must be added to the application. The statement giving the non-appearing parent's unconditional consent to the issuance of the passport has to be in English and must be notarized by a notary.
•    Please note that all minors must visit the embassy in person.

Passport fees:
•    For an adult - $75
•    For a child (under 16) - $85
The fee can be paid in U.S. Dollars or Latvian Lats; in cash or by credit card.

Lost or stolen passports

To apply for a replacement of a lost or stolen passport, you will need:
•    A completed passport application Form DS-11 and Form DS-64
•    A report from Latvian police or a report from the Lost and Found Bureau (Atradumu galds) located at Aspazijas Blvd. 7 in Riga with details about the passport theft or loss
•    Proof of your U.S. citizenship (U.S. birth certificate, previous passports or naturalization certificate)
•    Photo identification (ID cards, driver's license, etc.)
•    Two photographs. Click for photo requirements
•    If the applicant is a child under sixteen years of age, both parents, in person, must confirm their consent for issuing a passport to their child. If a parent cannot be physically present at the time the passport application is submitted, a signed Statement of Consent of Issuance of Passport to Child under Age Sixteen Form DS-3053 must be added to the application. The statement giving the non-appearing parent's unconditional consent to the issuance of the passport has to be in English and must be notarized by a notary.
•    Please note that all minors must visit the embassy in person.

Passport fees:
•    For an adult - $100
•    For a child (under 16) - $85
The fee can be paid in U.S. Dollars or Latvian Lats; in cash or by credit card.

Passport amendments

Effective September 26, 2005 valid passports no longer can be amended. Customers requesting name changes, extension of validity for limited passports, or correction of a printing error need to apply for passport replacement.

If the change is within one year after issuance date of your current passport, you need to submit:
•    U.S. Passport Re-Application Form DS-5504
•    Passport that needs the change
•    The required change supporting documentation
•    Two photographs. Click for photo requirements

Passport fees – no fee applies for this service.

If the change is more than one year after issuance date of your current passport, you need to submit:
•    Application for U.S. Passport by Mail Form DS-82
•    Passport that needs the change
•    The required change supporting documentation
•    Two photographs. Click for photo requirements

The passport amendment fee is $75.

Additional visa pages

Additional pages may be added to a valid U.S. passport. You need to submit an Application for Additional Visa Pages Form DS-4085

This service is always free of charge.