Passport Renewal: How to Renew a US Passport Online, by Mail or in Person

You can renew a US passport online, by mail or in person, and the right route depends on your age, the condition of your passport and your travel date. Most adults whose passport was issued in the last 15 years renew by mail with Form DS-82, and eligible adults can now skip the paper and renew online.

Passport renewal looks simple until a small detail sends the application back. A photo with glare, a check made out to the wrong name or a trip booked five weeks away can cost you months. This guide shows which route you qualify for, what each route costs, how long it takes once mailing time is counted, and the mistakes that delay applications. Fees were checked against the State Department fee page (last updated March 19, 2026) and processing times against its processing page (updated October 5, 2026). If you also need a visa, our visa processing time calculator helps you plan around both.

Who Can Renew a US Passport?

An adult can renew a US passport by mail if the passport was issued when you were 16 or older, within the last 15 years, and was valid for 10 years. Adult passports are valid for 10 years. Children’s passports are valid for 5 years and can’t be renewed, so applicants under 16 start with a new application.

Beyond age and date, the State Department sets four conditions for mail renewal:

• The passport is undamaged beyond normal wear.
• The passport has never been reported lost or stolen.
• The passport is in your current name, or you can document a name change with a certified legal record such as a marriage certificate or court order.
• You can send your most recent passport book, card or both with the application.

If any condition fails, you apply in person with Form DS-11 instead. A passport that was issued 16 years ago, for example, falls outside the 15-year window even if it looks perfect.

Should You Renew Online, by Mail or in Person?

Renew online if you qualify, by mail if you don’t, and in person only when neither works. The table compares the three routes.

The online route is the fastest to start and the only one with email updates at each stage. It has the most conditions, though. Several of them trip people up at the last step, which is why the next section lists every one.

How Do You Renew a Passport Online?

You can renew online at opr.travel.state.gov, the only official site for online passport renewal, if you meet every condition and aren’t in a hurry. The service is for routine processing only.

Check these conditions before you start:

1. Your passport was valid for 10 years and expires within 1 year, or expired less than 5 years ago.
2. You are 25 or older.
3. You aren’t changing your name or sex.
4. You aren’t traveling for at least 6 weeks from the day you submit.
5. You are in a US state or territory when you apply.
6. Your passport isn’t damaged and was never reported lost or stolen.

You also complete the application yourself, because third parties can’t file it for you. Have these ready: the passport you’re renewing, a credit or debit card, a digital passport photo, your Social Security number and an emergency contact.

Document combinations matter. Book to book, card to card, and book and card to book and card all work online, but a card-to-book or book-to-card change has to go by mail. If the State Department asks for more information, you have 90 days from the date on the letter or email to respond.

How Do You Renew a Passport by Mail?

Print Form DS-82 single-sided, sign and date it, and mail it with your old passport, one photo, payment and any name-change document. Mail renewal covers cases the online service doesn’t, including applicants under 25 and anyone who wants expedited service.

Your envelope needs these items:

• Form DS-82, completed, signed and dated.
• Your most recent passport book, card or both.
• One passport photo, stapled with four staples at the corners.
• A certified legal document if your name has changed.
• A personal check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State, with your full name and date of birth written on the front.

Use the address printed in the form instructions, and don’t staple or tape anything else to the application. If your passport expired long ago or you changed your name within a year of issue, read the section on name changes below before you mail anything.

How Much Does Passport Renewal Cost?

A routine adult passport renewal costs $130 for a book, $30 for a card, or $160 for both. Optional services add to that price, and the total depends on how fast you need the passport.

• Expedited service: $60 per application, with a target of 2 to 3 weeks.
• Faster return shipping, 1 to 3 days after the passport is issued: $26.87.
• In-person applications also carry a $35 acceptance fee paid to the facility.

Three examples show how the total adds up:

• Routine book renewal by mail: $130.
• Online book renewal with faster return shipping: $130 plus $26.87, which is $156.87.
• Expedited book renewal with faster return shipping: $130 plus $60 plus $26.87, which is $216.87.

The shipping fee speeds up delivery after issue. It doesn’t speed up processing, so it helps most when your passport is already approved and sitting in the queue to be mailed. If you paid for expedited service and didn’t receive it, the State Department lets you request a refund of that fee. For comparison with other documents, the visa cost calculator adds up visa fees fee by fee.

How Long Does Passport Renewal Take?

Routine passport renewal takes 4 to 6 weeks and expedited renewal takes 2 to 3 weeks, and mailing time is not included in either figure. The State Department says so directly on its processing page.

Mailing adds real time. Your application can take up to 2 weeks to reach the State Department, and the finished passport can take another 2 weeks to reach you. Adding both to the routine window gives a worst case of 10 weeks. Adding both to the expedited window gives 7 weeks.

That arithmetic explains why a trip six weeks away is risky even with expedited service. If your departure is close, three habits help:

• Choose expedited service and the 1 to 3 day return shipping together.
• Mail the application by a tracked method so you know when it arrived.
• Check your status online instead of waiting for the passport to appear.

Online renewals can’t be expedited, so anyone traveling within 6 weeks is routed to the mail route by design.

What Are the Passport Photo Rules?

Your photo must be in color, taken in the last 6 months, and printed at 2 by 2 inches (51 by 51 mm). Your head must measure between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25 to 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.

The background must be white or off-white, with no shadows, texture, objects or lines. Stand several feet from the wall, and you can drape a white sheet over a colored wall. Take off all eyewear, including sunglasses and tinted glasses, and don’t rest them on your head. If you can’t remove glasses for medical reasons, include a signed note from your doctor.

Photos can’t be edited. The State Department asks for the original, unedited photo without filters or digital changes, whether you apply online or on paper. For online renewal, you upload the digital photo with your application.

When Should You Renew Before Travel?

Renew at least 3 months before you travel, and earlier if your destination requires 6 months of passport validity. The State Department notes that some destinations, especially in Europe, require a passport valid for at least 6 more months after your travel dates.

Airlines may refuse boarding if you don’t meet that rule, so the expiry date on your passport isn’t the only date that matters. Check the entry rules for your destination when you start planning a trip, not the week before you leave. A passport that expires in 5 months can be a valid document at home and an unusable one at the gate.

The 3 months figure is a practical buffer. It covers the routine window of 4 to 6 weeks, up to 4 weeks of mailing and a few days for corrections. If the passport has already expired, the mail route works for a passport issued within the last 15 years, and the online route works if it expired less than 5 years ago.

How Do You Renew After a Name Change or Damage?

A name change within 1 year of your passport’s issue date uses Form DS-5504, and a change after 1 year uses Form DS-82 with a certified legal document. Neither change can go through online renewal, because that service can’t change your name or sex.

Your certified document can be a marriage certificate, a divorce decree or a court order. Send the original certified copy, not a photocopy, along with the application.

A damaged passport follows a different path. Normal wear is acceptable, but water damage, a torn page or a cut cover usually means you apply in person with Form DS-11 and pay the acceptance fee. A passport that was reported lost or stolen also sends you to the in-person route.

What Mistakes Delay Passport Renewal?

The most common mistakes are the wrong payee on the check, a photo that doesn’t meet the rules, a missing signature and sending the wrong document. Each one can return the application to you.

• Payment: the check or money order must be payable to the U.S. Department of State, with your full name and date of birth on the front.
• Photo: a photo older than 6 months, a shadow on the background or glasses in the picture.
• Form: DS-82 printed on both sides instead of single-sided, or missing a signature or date.
• Eligibility: using DS-82 when your passport is older than 15 years or was issued before age 16.
• Name: a different name on the passport and the application with no certified document.
• Timing: choosing online renewal when you travel within 6 weeks.

Read the checklist once before you seal the envelope or press submit. If you need more time to gather paperwork, our visa documents checklist tool shows how to organize an application file.

How Do You Track a Passport Renewal?

The State Department emails status updates to the address on your application, and you can also check your status online. Online applicants get emails when the application is approved and when the passport is sent.

If more than 2 weeks have passed since your new passport was mailed, call 877-487-2778 (TTY 888-874-7793). Keep the confirmation email and a copy of your application until the passport arrives. Read the official guidance on the State Department’s passport renewal page before you submit.

Passport Renewal in Other Countries

The guide above covers United States passports. If you hold a passport from another country, find it in the table below and jump to its section for the renewal steps, documents, fee, processing time and the official source for that country.

Israel Passport Renewal

Renewal in Israel runs through the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA). Most applicants renew in person at an authority office by advance appointment, and a narrow online route exists for some adults.

Steps:

1. Book an appointment on the Govisit system for a biometric passport at a Population and Immigration Authority office.
2. Fill in the passport application form and pay online through the government payment portal, or pay at the office during the visit.
3. Attend the appointment with your identity card and current passport, and complete the photograph, fingerprint scan and identity questions at the counter.
4. Receive the new passport by courier, confirm delivery by text message, and follow the activation instructions in the message.

Documents needed: Israeli identity card (Teudat Zehut); current or expired Israeli passport for cancellation and replacement; printed application form, completed before the appointment; payment confirmation from the online portal, or a credit card for office payment.

Fee: An adult renewal costs NIS 315 at an authority office, NIS 290 with online payment from March to October, and NIS 185 with online payment from November to February.

Processing time: Standard courier delivery takes 4 to 6 weeks after the office appointment. The online route takes 6 to 8 weeks, and consulates run about 4 to 6 weeks.

Where to apply: Population and Immigration Authority offices in Israel, by appointment. Adults aged 21 to 60 with fingerprints already on file can renew online through my.gov.il, and citizens abroad use an Israeli consulate.

Official source: https://www.gov.il/en/service/application_for_biometric_passport2

Jordan Passport Renewal

The Civil Status and Passports Department (CSPD) renews an ordinary Jordanian passport through three routes: online, in person at a CSPD office, or through a Jordanian embassy or consulate abroad.

Steps:

1. Register an account on the CSPD e-services portal or sign in to the Sanad application with an activated digital identity.
2. Open Electronic Services, choose Passport Services, then select the Permanent Passport Renewal Service.
3. Select the beneficiary from the designated beneficiary list and complete every mandatory field.
4. Upload a recent personal photograph and the required attachments, such as the deferred military service book where it applies.
5. Choose how the old passport reaches the department (a CSPD office, an approved delivery company, or the embassy) and choose the receipt point for the new passport.
6. Pay the fee by eFAWATEERcom inside Jordan, or at the embassy for an application filed abroad.
7. Submit the application and follow the text message and email notifications the system sends.

Documents needed: A recent personal photograph; the smart national identity card; the current passport, which is surrendered for cancellation before the new passport is issued; a deferred military service book for men aged 18 to 40, where it applies.

Fee: JD50 for a standard adult renewal (passport expired or holding under 180 days of validity). Holders renewing early with more than 180 days left, and applicants filing from outside Jordan, pay JD100. A child under 16 pays JD25.

Processing time: The CSPD sets a maximum delivery period of 72 hours for e-passport applications, counted from the application date. Consular files take longer, and the post advises starting an embassy renewal at least six weeks before a booked flight.

Where to apply: The CSPD e-services portal at eservice.cspd.gov.jo or the Sanad application; any CSPD office inside Jordan; a Jordanian embassy or consulate abroad.

Official source: https://www.cspd.gov.jo/

Denmark Passport Renewal

A Danish passport renewal is a brand new passport application made in person. Denmark offers no renewal by post and no fully online renewal.

Steps:

1. Book an appointment (bestil tid) at a Borgerservice centre, through the municipality website or borger.dk.
2. Start the application form online in advance if the municipality offers the digital form, or complete the paper form at the centre.
3. Attend in person with the most recent passport and the documents listed below.
4. Give fingerprints and a digital signature, and have the photograph taken at the centre or hand over a printed photo.
5. Pay the fee and note the expected delivery date given by the officer.

Documents needed: The most recent Danish passport, valid or expired; a passport photo that meets Danish National Police requirements, unless the photo is taken at the centre; a payment card for the fee; an original birth certificate for a first passport or a passport expired more than 2 years ago; a certificate of Danish nationality if one was ever issued; name change documentation if the name changed after the last passport was issued.

Fee: An adult aged 18 to 66 pays DKK 894 in 2026. Any applicant at a Danish embassy or consulate abroad pays DKK 1,230.

Processing time: Standard delivery inside Denmark takes about 3 weeks. Urgent delivery in Copenhagen takes approximately 5 weekdays, and embassies and consulates quote 3 to 5 weeks.

Where to apply: Any Borgerservice (citizen service centre) in Denmark, or a Danish embassy or consulate abroad.

Official source: https://www.borger.dk/

Norway Passport Renewal

Norway runs no mail-in renewal service and no online renewal form. Every applicant books an appointment, attends in person, and hands in the old passport.

Steps:

1. Check your National Population Register (Folkeregisteret) entry for the correct name and personal details, and report changes to the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) first.
2. Book an appointment at a passport and ID office (pass- og ID-kontor) through politiet.no, choosing any police district in Norway.
3. Gather the old passport, a national ID card or other approved photo identification, and parental consent documents for a child applicant.
4. Attend the appointment in person, surrender the old passport, give fingerprints and a signature, sit for the office photo, and pay the fee.
5. Receive the new passport by post at your registered address, or collect the passport at the office.

Documents needed: Your most recent Norwegian passport, valid or expired; a Norwegian national ID card, or other approved photo identification such as a Norwegian driving licence, if the old passport is missing; a signed consent form and identification from the other parent, for applicants under 18; a payment card or cash for the fee.

Fee: NOK 840 for an applicant aged 16 or over in Norway, and NOK 510 for a child under 16. Fees at embassies and consulates abroad are NOK 1,290 and NOK 770.

Processing time: The police estimate delivery at about 1 week after the appointment, plus postal time, for applications filed inside Norway. Embassy processing runs about 2 to 3 weeks in the United States, and smaller missions quote up to 2 months.

Where to apply: A passport and ID office of the police in Norway, by appointment booked on politiet.no; a Norwegian embassy or consulate abroad.

Official source: https://www.politiet.no/tjenester/pass-og-id-kort/pass/

Colombia Passport Renewal

Passport renewal in Colombia means the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería) issues a brand new electronic passport booklet. The application runs in person, because officials capture a fresh photograph, fingerprints and signature at every appointment.

Steps:

1. Book a free appointment through the official Cancillería scheduling portal and select the office.
2. Optionally complete the online registration form on the Cancillería procedures portal to enter personal data before the visit.
3. Attend the appointment with the original citizenship card and the previous passport; an official verifies the documents against national records.
4. Have your photograph, fingerprints and electronic signature captured on site.
5. Pay the fee the same day, at a Banco GNB Sudameris branch inside the Bogotá offices, a Servibanca ATM, the PSE online payment system, or by Visa or Mastercard at the office.
6. Collect the new passport in person with the valid citizenship card.

Documents needed: The original citizenship card (cédula de ciudadanía) in its current format; the previous passport, presented even after its expiry date; the certificate of pending issuance (contraseña) instead of the card, if the citizenship card is under replacement and the certificate is less than one year old. Applicants do not bring photographs, because the office captures the photograph on site.

Fee: COP 195,600 for the ordinary passport and COP 335,400 for the executive passport at the Bogotá offices in 2026. Consulates charge EUR 63 in Europe and Cuba, and USD 86 in the rest of the world, for the ordinary passport.

Processing time: The Bogotá offices deliver 24 business hours after payment, and gobernación offices and Red CADE points deliver within 48 hours. Delivery abroad runs about 8 business days at many consulates and up to 15 business days at others.

Where to apply: The Cancillería passport offices in Bogotá, an authorised departmental government office (gobernación), or a Red CADE or SuperCADE point; a Colombian consulate if you live abroad.

Official source: https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/

Jamaica Passport Renewal

Passport renewal in Jamaica runs through the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA). An adult holding a machine-readable passport issued after September 2001, with less than 12 months of validity left, can complete the entire renewal online.

Steps:

1. Answer the YES and NO eligibility questions on the portal home page.
2. Enter the passport details and the reference number printed on the Jamaican birth certificate.
3. Upload one digital passport-size photograph.
4. Pay the renewal fee by card and submit the application.

Documents needed: For the online route, the current Jamaican passport, the reference number from the Jamaican birth certificate, one digital passport-size photograph, and a Mastercard or Visa card for payment. The birth certificate itself never leaves home on this route, because the portal asks for the reference number only.

Fee: Regular adult renewal costs JMD 6,500 inside Jamaica. Rush service raises the adult fee to JMD 9,500 for 3 working days, JMD 11,500 for the next working day, or JMD 16,500 for the same day. An adult renewal through an overseas mission costs US$80 or £50, plus the mission fee.

Processing time: Regular service takes 7 working days in Kingston and 14 working days in Montego Bay. PICA delivers the new passport within 20 business days after payment on the online route, and overseas missions work to 20 working days after receipt in Kingston.

Where to apply: The PICA online portal at passport.pica-online.com; a PICA office inside Jamaica; a Jamaican consulate abroad.

Official source: https://www.pica.gov.jm/passport/renew

Greece Passport Renewal

Greek passports cannot be extended, so a renewal is a brand new passport application. Inside Greece, renewal happens in person at the Passport Office for your place of residence, and no ministry appointment is needed on the domestic route.

Steps:

1. Pay the e-paravolo fee under type 2014 for an adult or type 2015 for a child, and keep the payment receipt.
2. Have a compliant photograph taken and uploaded through the myPhoto service on gov.gr.
3. Visit the Passport Office with the identity card, the current passport, a photocopy of the current passport and the fee receipt.
4. Check and sign the application form that the office employee completes electronically.
5. Give fingerprints at the counter, a step that applies to applicants over 12 years of age.
6. Collect the new passport in person when the office confirms delivery.

Documents needed: Application form and statement of truth, completed electronically by the passport office employee and signed by the applicant; a valid Greek identity card, in the original or shown through the Gov.gr Wallet application; the current Greek passport, with a photocopy handed in; a recent colour photograph that meets the official technical specifications; the receipt proving payment of the electronic administrative fee (e-paravolo).

Fee: EUR 80 for an adult renewal (applicant over 14) and EUR 71 for a child renewal (applicant up to 14). Citizens filing abroad pay the same fee through the consulate.

Processing time: An application filed inside Greece carries an official estimated processing time of 5 days. An application filed at a consulate abroad normally takes 4 to 6 weeks.

Where to apply: The Passport Office for the place of residence inside Greece; a Greek consular authority for citizens living abroad, in person and usually by appointment.

Official source: https://www.passport.gov.gr/

Croatia Passport Renewal

Inside Croatia, you file at a police administration or police station that handles administrative work, and you may choose any office. Only the regular procedure can also run online through e-Građani.

Steps:

1. Pay the fee at a post office, a FINA branch, or a bank, or plan to pay by card at the counter.
2. Get a biometric photograph sized 35 x 45 mm from a photographer.
3. Visit a police administration or a police station that handles administrative work, with your identity card and old passport.
4. Complete the application form at the office and hand over the photograph and payment proof.
5. Give your fingerprints and signature at the counter for the electronic chip.
6. Collect the new passport at the same office within 30 days, or receive it at your Croatian address if you paid the delivery fee.

Documents needed: Proof of payment of the passport fee, unless you pay by bank card at the counter; a Croatian identity card (osobna iskaznica) or another document that proves your identity; one colour photograph, 35 x 45 mm, taken for a biometric passport; the old passport, which the officer cancels and returns to you. Consulates abroad add proof of Croatian citizenship and proof of your address in the country of residence.

Fee: €42.47 for the regular procedure with pickup at the office, and €46.45 with delivery to a Croatian address. The urgent procedure costs €54.42 in Zagreb and €61.72 in other cities.

Processing time: Up to 30 days under the regular procedure. Urgent production takes 48 hours at the Zagreb Police Administration and 3 working days at other police administrations. Production for consular applications takes 4 to 5 weeks.

Where to apply: Any police administration or station with administrative services in Croatia; the e-Građani portal for the regular procedure; a Croatian embassy or consulate abroad, by appointment booked through the Consular Portal.

Official source: https://mup.gov.hr/putovnica-330/330

Belgium Passport Renewal

Passport renewal in Belgium is a complete new application at your municipality or at a Belgian consular post. One appointment covers identity checks, biometric capture, payment, and the surrender of the old document.

Steps:

1. Book an appointment with the population service of your municipality, online or by phone.
2. Attend in person with your current passport and identity card.
3. Have your photo and signature captured live at the counter, plus fingerprints from age 12.
4. Choose the ordinary, urgent, or super urgent procedure and pay the total fee.
5. Collect the new passport in person once the municipality confirms arrival, and hand in the old booklet if you kept it.

Documents needed: Your current passport and your identity card, as named in the application steps in the post.

Fee: The federal fee is 65 euros for an adult ordinary passport before the municipal surcharge. The urgent procedure raises the adult federal fee to 240 euros, and an ordinary application at a consular post abroad costs 75 euros for an adult.

Processing time: The ordinary procedure delivers within 5 working days, the urgent procedure on the next working day, and the super urgent procedure within 4 hours and 30 minutes. Delivery at a consular post abroad takes 7 to 10 working days at many posts.

Where to apply: The town hall of your municipality in Belgium; the Belgian embassy or consulate general where you are registered, if you live abroad.

Official source: https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-documents

Thailand Passport Renewal

The Department of Consular Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues every ordinary Thai passport. Nobody renews a Thai passport fully online or by post, because applicants attend in person for a photograph, fingerprints and an iris scan.

Steps:

1. Book an appointment through the online queue system at qpassport.in.th, or take a walk-in queue number at the office.
2. Arrive at the chosen passport office with the old passport, the ID card and the house registration.
3. Present the documents at the checking counter, where an officer verifies the civil registration record.
4. Sit for the photograph, fingerprint scan and iris scan at the application counter.
5. Confirm the printed name spelling and the chosen validity, then sign the application record.
6. Pay the fee at the payment counter and keep the receipt for collection or delivery tracking.

Documents needed: Current or most recent Thai passport, original; Thai national ID card, original and valid; house registration (Tabien Baan), original or a certified copy; a name change certificate, or a marriage or divorce certificate, where the name changed; a police report for a lost or stolen passport.

Fee: 1,000 baht for a 5-year passport and 1,500 baht for a 10-year passport at passport offices inside Thailand. The same-day express service at the head office costs 3,000 baht and 3,500 baht, and delivery by EMS costs 40 baht per passport.

Processing time: A standard application in Bangkok reaches collection within 2 working days, and postal delivery by EMS takes about a week. Applications at Thai missions abroad take 4 to 6 weeks.

Where to apply: The Department of Consular Affairs head office in Bangkok or a branch passport office inside Thailand; a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General if you live abroad.

Official source: https://consular.mfa.go.th/

Kenya Passport Renewal

Kenya splits passport renewal into two parts: the Directorate of Immigration Services handles the online application through eCitizen, and an in-person visit captures fingerprints, a digital photograph, and a signature.

Steps:

1. Create an eCitizen account. Registration asks for the National ID number and the first name exactly as it appears on the National ID.
2. Complete Form 19 online with personal details, parents' details, next of kin, and recommender details.
3. Choose the booklet series and pay the fee inside eCitizen by M-Pesa, debit or credit card, or online banking.
4. Print the pre-filled application form and the payment receipts, and book the in-person appointment.
5. Attend the booked immigration office with the printed form, receipts, and the documents listed below, for biometric capture.

Documents needed: Printed eCitizen pre-filled application form and payment receipts; original National ID card and one photocopy; original birth certificate and one photocopy; old passport and a photocopy of the bio-data page; three current passport-size photographs on a light background, with neutral expression; one photocopy of the recommender's National ID card or passport.

Fee: KES 7,550 for the 34-page A series, KES 9,550 for the 50-page B series, and KES 12,050 for the 66-page C series. The Kristina Express price list in the post runs higher, starting at KES 10,550 for the A series.

Processing time: eCitizen guidance says to wait at least 5 working days after submission in person, and busy periods run to 10 to 15 working days. Applications filed at embassies take several weeks.

Where to apply: Start on the eCitizen portal and finish in person at an immigration office in Kenya; a Kenyan embassy, high commission, or consulate abroad takes the file for citizens overseas.

Official source: https://immigration.go.ke/

Peru Passport Renewal

Renewal in Peru means issuing a new electronic passport at Migraciones. The visit runs on a same-day walk-in model with no appointment, and no photographs, photocopies, or printed forms are needed.

Steps:

1. Pay the S/ 120.90 fee under payment code 01810, on the Págalo.pe platform, at a Banco de la Nación branch, or at the office on the day of the visit.
2. Arrive at any Migraciones office, zonal agency, or Centro MAC and take a numbered ticket.
3. Wait for the counter call in arrival order, and present the DNI and the payment receipt.
4. Complete the biometric capture at the counter: photograph, fingerprints, and signature.
5. Collect the printed passport on the same visit, usually about two hours after the biometric capture.

Documents needed: The latest issued DNI in good condition, and the payment receipt for S/ 120.90. A traveller whose passport was lost or stolen inside Peru files a sworn declaration at the counter instead of presenting the old booklet.

Fee: A flat S/ 120.90 for every applicant inside Peru, regardless of age. Consulates abroad charge 70.00 soles consulares, equivalent to USD 70.00.

Processing time: The passport is handed over the same day inside Peru. A consulate abroad takes about 30 calendar days from filing, testing and visual inspection to printing and delivery.

Where to apply: Any Migraciones office, zonal agency, or Centro MAC in Peru, on a walk-in basis. Online appointments ended permanently on 1 June 2026. Abroad, apply at a Peruvian consulate.

Official source: https://www.gob.pe/migraciones

Bulgaria Passport Renewal

Renewal of an expired or expiring Bulgarian passport begins by filing an application with the Identity Documents directorate of the Ministry of Interior, in Bulgaria or at a consulate abroad.

Steps:

1. Download the application form from the egov.bg portal or pick one up at the passport office, then complete and sign the form.
2. Gather the previous passport, the identity card, and any additional certificate the case requires.
3. Visit the Identity Documents sector of the local regional directorate and submit the application file.
4. Have your photograph, signature, and fingerprints captured at the passport office capture station.
5. Pay the state fee for the chosen validity and service speed.
6. Collect the new passport in person within the stated deadline, and surrender the old passport at handover.

Documents needed: A signed application form; the previous passport; the personal identity card (lichna karta); proof of payment of the state fee, or the fee paid at the office. Consulates add originals with photocopies of all documents, plus case documents where they apply: a birth certificate for children under 18, a marriage certificate for a name change, an address certificate for an address change, or a police document with a written declaration for a lost, stolen, or destroyed passport.

Fee: Applicants aged 14 to 70 pay 27 euros for a 5-year passport and 29 euros for a 10-year passport under ordinary service. Fast service costs three times the base fee, and express service costs five times.

Processing time: Ordinary service takes up to 30 days inside Bulgaria, fast service takes 3 working days, and express service takes up to 8 working hours from filing inside the country. Consular filing takes up to 90 days under ordinary service and up to 60 days under the accelerated track.

Where to apply: The Bulgarian Identity Documents sectors of the Regional Directorates of the Ministry of Interior (the Sofia Directorate for capital residents); a Bulgarian embassy or consulate abroad. Citizens abroad holding a qualified electronic signature may file through the electronic services of the Ministry of Interior, with collection in person at the consulate.

Official source: https://www.mvr.bg/

Ethiopia Passport Renewal

Renewal in Ethiopia runs in two stages: an online stage on the portal of the Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS), followed by an in-person biometric appointment at an assigned ICS office.

Steps:

1. Create an account on the official Ethiopian passport services portal and select the expired passport or page runout renewal category.
2. Enter personal details exactly as they appear printed on the old passport.
3. Upload a scanned copy of the old passport's information page.
4. Choose the processing speed, which sets the fee.
5. Pay with the generated payment code, through the CBE mobile banking app or Telebirr.
6. Print the appointment confirmation and attend the biometric appointment at the assigned ICS office or mission.
7. Collect the new passport at the office where biometrics were captured, tracking the status with the application reference number.

Documents needed: A scanned copy of the expired passport's information page at the online stage, and the original expired passport at the biometric appointment. Applicants abroad add proof of legal residency in the host country, and the ICS may ask for a valid ID such as a Kebele ID at the appointment.

Fee: Regular renewal inside Ethiopia costs 5,000 ETB. The in-country urgent tier costs 20,000 ETB for issue in 5 days or 25,000 ETB for issue in 2 days. Embassy and consulate renewals cost 200 USD for regular service and 300 USD for urgent service.

Processing time: The post gives no single standard day count for the regular route. Paid tiers set the clock: 5 days or 2 days on the urgent tier, within 6 hours or within 2 days door to door on the premium tiers, and the embassy urgent tier targets 15 days.

Where to apply: Start on the ICS portal at ethiopianpassportservices.gov.et and finish at an ICS office; applicants abroad apply at an Ethiopian embassy or consulate.

Official source: https://www.ics.gov.et/

Dominican Republic Passport Renewal

Renewal inside the Dominican Republic runs on an appointment-first model at the Dirección General de Pasaportes (DGP). The adult applicant books online, files in person, and the DGP captures the photograph and biometrics digitally on site.

Steps:

1. Open the electronic passport appointment portal at citas-e.pasaportes.gob.do and select the renewal service.
2. Enter the cédula number, date of birth, preferred office, and contact details.
3. Pay the fee by card inside the portal, completing payment within 30 minutes, or pay at a Banreservas branch and keep the receipt.
4. Print the appointment confirmation and bring it to the office.
5. Attend the appointment in person, where staff capture the photograph, fingerprints and signature for chip encoding.

Documents needed: Printed appointment confirmation for the new electronic passport; original updated birth certificate with QR code and one copy; original valid Cédula de Identidad y Electoral and one copy; the expired passport booklet or the booklet close to expiry, which must not be cancelled; payment proof, either the card payment printout or the original Banreservas receipt with one copy.

Fee: RD$6,700 for adult standard renewal inside the country. Urgent processing adds RD$4,000, and the 10-year VIP booklet costs RD$10,700. Renewal centres in the United States charge US$125 for standard renewal and US$200 for VIP.

Processing time: Standard processing takes 72 hours inside the country. The VIP urgent option delivers within 2 hours for applications filed before 1:00 p.m., and consular guides quote 25 to 30 days for standard renewal abroad.

Where to apply: A DGP passport office in the Dominican Republic, with the appointment booked online; a Dominican consulate or a VFS Global renewal centre abroad.

Official source: https://pasaportes.gob.do/

Vietnam Passport Renewal

A holder whose procedural step is routine reissuance can complete the whole application online through the national public service portals, and the new passport can arrive by post.

Steps:

1. Open the National Public Service Portal at dichvucong.gov.vn and sign in with a national public service account or a VNeID electronic identification account.
2. Select ordinary passport issuance on the service list and open the online application.
3. Complete the electronic declaration, upload a digital portrait photograph, and upload images of both sides of the chip-based citizen identity card (CCCD).
4. Choose the receiving provincial immigration office and register postal delivery, or plan to collect the passport in person.
5. Pay 200,000 VND online through the government payment gateway once the office accepts the file.
6. Track the file on the Ministry of Public Security portal with the application code, then receive the passport by post or collect it in person.

Documents needed: Declaration form TK01, completed and signed, for in-person filing, or the digital equivalent the portal generates online; the chip-based citizen identity card (CCCD), original; the most recent ordinary passport, surrendered for cancellation; two photographs sized 4 x 6 cm on a white background, without glasses; a loss report from a competent authority for a lost passport; a birth certificate copy for applicants under 14.

Fee: 200,000 VND for new issuance and routine reissuance, and 400,000 VND for reissuance after loss or damage. Renewal through a Vietnamese embassy or consulate in the United States costs 110 USD.

Processing time: Up to 8 working days at a provincial immigration office, and up to 5 working days filed directly at the Immigration Department in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Missions in the United States finish a routine renewal in 3 to 5 business days.

Where to apply: A provincial police immigration office or the Immigration Department in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City; fully online through the National Public Service Portal or the Ministry of Public Security public service portal; a Vietnamese embassy or consulate abroad.

Official source: https://xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/

Portugal Passport Renewal

Renewal in Portugal is an in-person visit to an IRN (Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado) service desk, a Citizen Shop, or an airport Passport Shop, booked through the SIGA platform.

Steps:

1. Arrive at the booked service desk with a valid Citizen Card and the previous Portuguese passport.
2. Present both documents at the desk for identity verification.
3. Sit for the digital photograph, fingerprint scan, and electronic signature capture.
4. Choose the service speed: standard, express, urgent, or urgent with collection at Lisbon Airport.
5. Choose collection at the desk or delivery to your home address.
6. Pay the fee and keep the payment receipt, which carries the application number.
7. Collect the new passport in person, or receive the booklet at the address chosen at application.

Documents needed: A valid Cartão de Cidadão (Citizen Card), original; the previous Portuguese passport, expired or expiring. Most desks accept cash or a Multibanco debit card for the fee, and nothing else is needed when the Citizen Card is in order.

Fee: €65 for standard service in Portugal. Express rises to €85, urgent to €95, and urgent with Lisbon Airport collection to €100. A consular renewal costs €75 at the standard speed.

Processing time: 5 working days on standard service, 2 working days on express service, and 1 working day on urgent service, with same-day collection possible at Lisbon Airport. Consulates abroad take about 10 to 15 working days.

Where to apply: An IRN service desk, Citizen Shop, or airport Passport Shop in Portugal, booked through the SIGA platform or sigaApp; a Portuguese consulate or embassy section abroad, by prior online appointment.

Official source: https://irn.justica.gov.pt/

Mauritius Passport Renewal

Renewal in Mauritius runs on a paper form, PF136A, filed at the Passport and Immigration Office in Port Louis or a district sub-office. No online renewal channel exists.

Steps:

1. Collect form PF136A at the main office, a sub-office, or any police station, or download the form from passport.govmu.org.
2. Complete every relevant section in capital letters with a black ink pen.
3. Sign the specimen signature box with a bold black pen 0.6 mm, keeping the signature inside the lines.
4. Gather the previous passport, a photocopy of the biodata page, the National Identity Card, and two recent photographs.
5. Pay the fee at the cashier's office and keep the receipt.
6. Submit the completed form and documents at the passport processing unit.
7. Collect the new passport on the date printed on the receipt, during the office delivery hours.

Documents needed: Form PF136A, completed in capital letters in black ink and signed; previous passport and a photocopy of the biodata page only; Mauritius National Identity Card, original and photocopy; two recent identical passport-size photographs taken against a light background. A marriage certificate, divorce decree, or a Certificate of Foreign Citizenship joins the file where it applies.

Fee: Rs 700 for an adult applicant. The fee falls to Rs 400 for each minor under 16 years, each senior citizen of 55 years or older, and each applicant with a disability, for whom a disability certificate is also required.

Processing time: Form PF136A sets an issue target of four working days after payment of the fee, as far as possible. Applications filed through missions abroad take about 60 to 90 days.

Where to apply: The Passport and Immigration Office main office (Sterling House, Port Louis) and its sub-offices at Police District Headquarters; a Mauritius High Commission, embassy, or consulate abroad.

Official source: https://passport.govmu.org/

Morocco Passport Renewal

Renewal inside Morocco starts online on the national passport portal passeport.ma, and the file is then deposited in person at the administrative annex or prefecture tied to the home address.

Steps:

1. Purchase the electronic stamp (timbre) on the official portal passeport.ma and save the stamp code.
2. Complete the application form online on passeport.ma, then print the form and sign it.
3. Gather the national electronic identity card (CNIE), the old passport, and two photographs that match the official format.
4. File the complete set in person at the administrative annex (moqata'a) or the prefecture office responsible for your address.
5. Give fingerprints at the counter and collect the deposit receipt (récépissé de dépôt).
6. Track the file on passeport.ma and return with the deposit receipt and your CNIE on collection day.

Documents needed: The application form from passeport.ma, printed and signed; the valid CNIE; the old passport; two photographs matching the official format (consular instructions state 35 x 45 mm).

Fee: The electronic stamp duty costs 500 MAD for an adult and for a minor aged 12 to 17 inside Morocco, and 100 MAD for a child under 12. Minors under 18 living abroad pay no stamp duty.

Processing time: Production takes 6 to 12 days from the filing date inside Morocco. Timelines at consulates abroad run longer, around 4 to 6 weeks at the consulates the post cites.

Where to apply: Start on passeport.ma and file at an administrative annex or prefecture inside Morocco; Moroccan embassies and consulates handle residents abroad.

Official source: https://www.passeport.ma/

Ghana Passport Renewal

Ghana manages passport applications through an online portal run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at passport.mfa.gov.gh. The online portal accepts the application and the payment, and the biometric enrolment step takes place in person at a Passport Application Centre (PAC).

Steps:

1. Create an account on the official portal or log in to an existing account.
2. Start a new application and select the RENEW option.
3. Enter your old passport number and complete the personal details.
4. Add two guarantors and one professional witness.
5. Choose the booklet size and the service speed, then pay the fee by mobile money, bank transfer, or card.
6. Book an appointment at a Passport Application Centre and print the completed form, sign it, and keep the payment receipt.
7. Attend the PAC in person for fingerprints, photograph and signature enrolment, where officers verify your original documents and scan the old booklet.

Documents needed: The post prints no standalone adult document list. At the PAC, officers verify the original documents against the online form, confirm the guarantor and witness details, and scan the old booklet, so bring the old passport, the printed signed form, and the payment receipt as the steps direct. A child's renewal adds the birth certificate, the expiring booklet, the parents' or guardian's Ghana Cards or passports, and signed parental consent.

Fee: GH₵350 for a standard 32-page passport and GH₵644 for a standard 48-page passport. Expedited processing costs GH₵700 for 32 pages and GH₵800 for 48 pages, and the one-day service costs GH₵2,000 for a 48-page booklet.

Processing time: The official standard target inside Ghana is 15 working days. The expedited tier takes 5 working days, the one-day service takes 24 hours, and missions abroad work to about 3 to 8 weeks.

Where to apply: Apply on the portal and complete biometric enrolment at a Passport Application Centre; Ghanaian embassies, high commissions and consulates abroad take applications from residents overseas.

Official source: https://passport.mfa.gov.gh/

Poland Passport Renewal

Renewal means the issue of a completely new passport document. In Poland, any passport point takes the application regardless of your address, and consulates accept applications abroad.

Steps:

1. Book a consulate visit through the e-konsulat system, or visit any passport point in Poland; many accept walk-ins with a queue ticket.
2. Take a biometric photograph that meets the official specification, no older than 6 months.
3. Gather the current passport, proof of fee payment, and any fee reduction or exemption document.
4. File the application in person and sign the paper form at the counter.
5. Give fingerprints if you are aged 12 or over.
6. Collect the finished passport in person at the same office or post, and present the old passport for cancellation.

Documents needed: A completed application form; one colour biometric photograph meeting the official specification; the current passport or a Polish identity card; proof of payment of the fee, or of a fee reduction. Depending on the case, the post adds reduction papers (student, pensioner or disability proof), a Large Family Card, a Polish marriage or birth certificate after a register change, or a citizenship confirmation document.

Fee: 140 PLN inside Poland for an adult applicant. A US consulate charges USD 165, converting the 140 EUR consular base fee. Applicants aged 70 or over pay no fee.

Processing time: Up to 30 days inside Poland. Production for a consular application takes about 6 to 8 weeks, because the booklet is printed in Poland and returned to the post.

Where to apply: Any passport point in Poland, normally at a voivodeship office; a Polish consular office abroad, in person. Poland offers no fully online or postal passport renewal.

Official source: https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/paszport-informacje-o-dokumencie

Finland Passport Renewal

Renewal in Finland means filing a new passport application. The police online service handles most of the application, because the standard workflow begins online and only some applicants attend a police station in person.

Steps:

1. Visit a photography studio and receive the photograph retrieval code.
2. Open the passport application in the police online service and log in with strong electronic identification, such as bank codes or a mobile certificate.
3. Attach the photograph using the retrieval code and complete the application fields.
4. Choose the delivery speed: standard, rapid, or express.
5. Select a collection point and pay the application fee online by banking or card.
6. Read whether the system says a police station visit is required, and book an appointment if one is.
7. Track the application online and collect the passport when the collection notice arrives.

Documents needed: The photograph retrieval code from the photography studio, and your current passport or identity card, which you bring to any required station visit and to collection. The post gives no longer list for renewals, because the passport record already holds the data.

Fee: The electronic application fee is 42 euros and the in-person fee is 48 euros for 2026. Finnish missions abroad charge 235 euros for a standard passport.

Processing time: Standard delivery takes 5 to 8 working days, rapid delivery 2 to 4 working days, and express delivery the same day or the next working day. Embassies abroad quote about 2 weeks or longer.

Where to apply: The police online service; any police station in Finland; a Finnish embassy or consulate abroad.

Official source: https://poliisi.fi/en/passport

Ukraine Passport Renewal

Renewal in Ukraine means replacing a passport for travel abroad with a brand new biometric document. Inside Ukraine, the service runs through DMS territorial units, TsNAP centres, and SE Document Passport Service centres.

Steps:

1. Book a slot in the electronic queue on the DMS website, or arrive at a TsNAP or Passport Service centre.
2. Pay the administrative fee and keep the receipt.
3. Submit the documents while the officer prints and completes the application form.
4. Give scans of both index fingers.
5. Check the transliteration of the surname and first name, then sign the application form.
6. Track readiness in the DMS online document status service.
7. Collect the new passport in person and present the internal passport at collection.

Documents needed: The application form, which the officer prints at the visit; an internal passport of a citizen of Ukraine, booklet or ID card, for applicants aged 14 and over; a birth certificate, or a foreign birth document with apostille and a notarised Ukrainian translation; the passport for travel abroad being exchanged; documents confirming the reason for an early exchange, such as a marriage certificate; the payment receipt or an exemption document. Consulates add the taxpayer registration number certificate and a document confirming legal stay abroad.

Fee: 1,147 UAH for standard processing and 1,787 UAH for urgent processing inside Ukraine. A consulate abroad charges USD 90 in consular fees plus USD 40 for data processing, USD 130 in total for an adult.

Processing time: Up to 20 working days for standard processing and up to 7 working days for urgent processing inside Ukraine, and up to 3 working days on the legal grounds the service names. A consular application takes about 3 months.

Where to apply: A DMS territorial unit, TsNAP centre, or SE Document Passport Service centre in Ukraine; a Ukrainian embassy or consulate abroad, or an SE Document branch in another country.

Official source: https://dmsu.gov.ua/

Malta Passport Renewal

Passport renewals in Malta run in person at the Passport Office (Identità). The service issues every passport after a live facial image capture, fingerprints, and a signature taken at the appointment.

Steps:

1. Book an appointment with the Passport Office through the Identità website.
2. Complete Form A for the application, sections 1, 2, 5 and 9, and copy both sides of the ID card.
3. Attend the appointment in person with the form, the ID card, the copy, and the previous passport.
4. Pay the fee by cash or card, while staff capture the live facial image, fingerprints, and signature.
5. Return after 4 working days and collect the new passport in person, presenting the original ID card, with fingerprints confirmed again.

Documents needed: Form A, completed; the ID card and a copy of both sides of it; the previous passport. Printed photographs are not required, because the office captures the image live.

Fee: An adult pays €70 from September to March, €80 from April to August. Children 10 to 15 pay €40 and children under 10 pay €16. Urgent service for an adult costs €160.

Processing time: Standard processing takes 4 working days and urgent processing takes 4 working hours. An application filed at a mission abroad takes longer, because the mission forwards the application to Malta.

Where to apply: The Passport Office in Malta, in person, with an appointment booked through Identità; Maltese embassies, high commissions and consulates abroad.

Official source: https://identita.gov.mt/passport-office-adults-renewals/

Russia Passport Renewal

Renewing a Russian passport means replacing the foreign travel passport with a brand new document. The applicant chooses an electronic biometric passport valid for 10 years, or an old-style paper passport valid for 5 years.

Steps:

1. Choose the passport type, fill in the application form on the state services portal (Gosuslugi), upload a photo, and submit.
2. Wait for the migration ministry (MVD) review of the application, which Finance Mail reports can take up to 12 working days.
3. Receive an invitation to an appointment at a migration office.
4. Attend the appointment with the original documents; for a biometric passport, staff take your photograph and biometric data there.
5. Pay the state duty when the payment link appears, and collect the passport in person.

Documents needed: An identity document; the previous passport; proof of payment; two photographs sized 35 x 45 mm for the old-style route, while the biometric passport's photograph is taken at the office; extra papers for men of military age, and a work book for an unemployed applicant, per the WikiProcedure list quoted in the post.

Fee: The state duty for adults and applicants over 14 is 6,000 rubles for a biometric 10-year passport and 2,000 rubles for an old-style 5-year passport. Children under 14 pay half: 3,000 rubles and 1,000 rubles.

Processing time: About one month for a standard application.

Where to apply: The Gosuslugi state services portal to file, and a migration office of the MVD for the appointment and collection. The post gives no embassy procedure for citizens abroad, so contact the Russian embassy or consulate in the country of residence.

Official source: https://www.gosuslugi.ru/10052/1

Mexico Passport Renewal

Renewal inside Mexico runs through the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) by appointment, and the passport is issued on the day of the appointment. Consulates abroad work in person only, because Mexico offers no online or mail renewal for adults.

Steps:

1. Book an appointment by phone or online at citas.sre.gob.mx.
2. Pay the fee at a bank and keep the payment receipt.
3. Arrive 15 minutes early with all documents: proof of Mexican nationality, a valid official ID, the expired passport, the bank payment receipt, and the appointment confirmation sheet.
4. Complete biometrics at the office: photograph, fingerprints and iris scan.
5. Receive the passport the same day, usually after a wait of about an hour.

Documents needed: Proof of Mexican nationality; a valid official ID; the expired passport; the bank payment receipt; the appointment confirmation sheet. A consulate in the United States adds proof of address dated within the last three months, and lists an optional CURP.

Fee: In Mexico the fee follows the validity: 920 pesos for 1 year, 1,795 pesos for 3 years, 2,440 pesos for 6 years, and 4,280 pesos for 10 years. Adults over 60, applicants with a verified disability, and (per one guide) Canadian temporary agricultural workers pay half.

Processing time: Issued on the same day as the appointment inside Mexico. At consulates in the United States, applications take 3 to 5 business days once accepted, in addition to the wait for an appointment.

Where to apply: An SRE office in Mexico, by appointment; a Mexican consulate abroad, in person.

Official source: https://www.gob.mx/pasaporte

Japan Passport Renewal

Japan treats renewal as a new passport issuance. Since March 2025, applicants can file online through Mynaportal with a My Number Card and visit the counter once, to collect the passport.

Steps:

1. Apply online through Mynaportal with a valid My Number Card, or submit a paper form at the prefectural passport office counter.
2. Wait for issuance. The Foreign Ministry estimate in mid-2026 sits at about three weeks.
3. Collect the new passport at the counter. The online route takes one visit, for collection, while the counter route takes an application visit and a collection visit.

Documents needed: A My Number Card for the online route; the current passport in all cases; the paper form and a photo on the counter route. The post notes that renewal does not require a family register (koseki) certificate, and that its sources do not list a full document set.

Fee: 8,900 yen for a 10-year adult passport applied for online since 1 July 2026. The counter fee runs 400 yen higher, about 9,300 yen.

Processing time: About three weeks, the Foreign Ministry estimate as of August 2026. Embassies and consulates abroad deliver in two weeks to one month.

Where to apply: Mynaportal online; a prefectural passport office at the counter; a Japanese embassy or consulate abroad.

Official source: https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_000539.html

New Zealand Passport Renewal

An adult renewal is an online application through the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) with a RealMe login. Adults aged 16 and over with an unchanged name and birth date, holding a current or recently expired adult passport, can use this route.

Steps:

1. Gather your documents.
2. Log in with RealMe.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Upload your photo.
5. Pay by card or online banking.
6. Submit the application and keep the email confirmation, which carries the tracking reference.

Documents needed: A recent plain-background colour photo uploaded as a JPG for the online route, and an identity referee if the form requires one. The post gives no longer list for online renewals.

Fee: NZ$247 for an adult 10-year passport and NZ$144 for a child 5-year passport, the fees in effect from 2 May 2025. Courier delivery costs extra, and the urgent service charges double the adult fee.

Processing time: The DIA advises allowing up to 20 working days before travel. The urgent service takes about 3 working days, plus delivery time.

Where to apply: Online through the DIA passport service with RealMe. Name changes and lost, stolen or damaged passports use paper forms (PAS300 and PAS310) or an in-person application, and child applications use form PAS305.

Official source: https://www.passports.govt.nz/

South Korea Passport Renewal

Renewal means replacing an expiring Korean passport with a new one. An applicant who has held an electronic passport before can apply online through Government24 (Gov24) or KB Star Banking.

Steps:

1. Online: verify your identity on Gov24 or KB Star Banking, complete the application, and upload a digital photo.
2. Collect the new passport in person once it is ready, because collection is never by post.
3. In person: visit a passport acceptance office with your ID card, one printed photo, and the old passport if it is still valid.
4. Abroad: apply through the Overseas Koreans 365 portal at a Korean mission that handles passport work.

Documents needed: An application form; a valid government-issued photo ID; one photo, printed at 3.5 x 4.5 cm or uploaded as a JPG under 500 KB; the old passport, if it is still valid.

Fee: 52,000 won for a 10-year passport with 58 pages, and 49,000 won for a 10-year passport with 26 pages. These figures took effect with the fee increase on 1 March 2026.

Processing time: Gov24 lists 8 days in total for an ordinary passport, excluding Saturdays and public holidays, so allow about two weeks of calendar time.

Where to apply: Gov24 or KB Star Banking online, for holders of a previous e-passport; a passport acceptance office in person; the Overseas Koreans 365 portal for applicants abroad.

Official source: https://www.passport.go.kr/

Indonesia Passport Renewal

Renewing an Indonesian passport starts in the M-Paspor app and ends with an in-person visit to an immigration office for an interview and a photo. Ordinary passports run for 5 years or 10 years.

Steps:

1. Register in the M-Paspor app to obtain a queue number.
2. Upload the documents: the old passport, the KTP, and the KK.
3. Choose an immigration office and an appointment slot.
4. Pay the fee.
5. Visit the immigration office in person for an interview and a photo.

Documents needed: The old passport; the KTP (Kartu Tanda Penduduk, the electronic ID card); the KK (Kartu Keluarga, the family card). Bring the originals to the office visit, because renewal asks for the original document set.

Fee: Rp 350,000 for a regular 5-year passport; Rp 650,000 for a regular 10-year passport or an electronic 5-year passport; Rp 950,000 for an electronic 10-year passport. A same-day service costs Rp 1,650,000 at some offices. These figures come from the September 2025 guide quoted in the post.

Processing time: Standard service takes about 5 working days. A same-day service exists at some immigration offices.

Where to apply: Register in the M-Paspor app and attend an immigration office in Indonesia in person.

Official source: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/

Albania Passport Renewal

Albanian biometric passports are not extended, so a renewal means a fresh application. Inside Albania the fee is paid first, at a post office or through an e-coupon, and citizens abroad apply through e-Albania with an embassy appointment.

Steps:

1. Inside Albania: pay the fee at a post office or buy an e-coupon online.
2. Present the coupon at a local registry office, where a photograph is taken and fingerprints are digitized.
3. Collect the passport at the nearest State Police directorate.
4. Abroad: register on e-Albania, start the application and complete the form, then book an embassy appointment and attend it to pay by card and give fingerprints.

Documents needed: The old passport and the ID card; bring the documents whether they are valid or expired. Applicants in the United States add a civil status certificate. No photograph is needed, because the biometric photo is taken on site.

Fee: 7,500 ALL (lekë) for the standard passport. A faster service costs about 18,000 ALL, and the post notes a conflict between sources on whether that figure is the total or an added charge. The London embassy charges £130.

Processing time: About 3 to 4 weeks inside Albania, about 4 weeks in the United Kingdom, and 4 to 8 weeks in the United States.

Where to apply: Registry offices and State Police directorates inside Albania; e-Albania plus an Albanian embassy or consulate abroad.

Official source: https://e-albania.al/

Saudi Arabia Passport Renewal

Saudi citizens renew through the Absher platform, and the e-passport route adds an appointment at the regional passport office (Jawazat). Citizens abroad use the Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-services and a Saudi embassy or consulate.

Steps:

1. Log in to Absher and open My Services, then Passports, then Renew Saudi Passport.
2. Complete the renewal form and pay the fee through the platform (payment runs through SADAD, Mada, Visa, Mastercard, or Apple Pay).
3. Book an appointment through Absher and attend the regional Jawazat office where the e-passport requires it.
4. Receive the passport through Saudi Post and Logistics (SPL) delivery.

Documents needed: The post names no paper document list for citizens. It states that fingerprints and a photograph must be on file with the authorities, and the stored photograph is used for the new passport. The applicant must be inside Saudi Arabia when submitting, and traffic violations must be cleared first.

Fee: SAR 300 for a 5-year passport and SAR 600 for a 10-year passport. The same fee covers new issue, renewal, and replacement, and there is no extra charge for the e-passport.

Processing time: The e-passport is delivered within 3 to 5 working days through Saudi Post and Logistics. One guide reports delivery of about 24 hours in some cities, and 6 to 8 weeks after encoding at an embassy abroad.

Where to apply: The Absher platform for citizens inside Saudi Arabia; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-services and the nearest Saudi embassy or consulate for citizens abroad.

Official source: https://www.absher.sa/

United Kingdom Passport Renewal

UK passport renewal runs online through GOV.UK or by post, and fees rose on 8 April 2026. The online route needs no countersignatory and the old passport is cancelled digitally.

Steps:

1. Sign in with a Government Gateway or GOV.UK account.
2. Confirm eligibility for the online route.
3. Enter personal details exactly as they appear in the current passport.
4. Upload a photo through the GOV.UK checking tool.
5. Pay by debit or credit card and submit.

Documents needed: The current UK passport is the only document needed on the online renewal route, because HM Passport Office already holds the record, alongside the digital photo uploaded during the application.

Fee: £102 online and £115.50 by post for a standard 34-page adult passport. A 54-page jumbo passport costs £116 online, a child passport costs £66.50 online, and the Post Office Check and Send service adds £16 to a paper application.

Processing time: Standard applications usually take up to 3 weeks once HM Passport Office has the documents, though one source in the post gives a range of 3 to 10 weeks. The one-week Fast Track and one-day Premium services sit above the standard route.

Where to apply: Online through GOV.UK; by post, with the optional Post Office Check and Send service for paper applications.

Official source: https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport

Antigua and Barbuda Passport Renewal

Renewal runs through the Passport Office on Queen Elizabeth Highway in St John's. Consulates abroad process the file and courier it to Antigua, where the passport is issued.

Steps:

1. Complete the renewal application form (Form L, per the guide quoted in the post).
2. Attach the expiring passport, recent passport-sized photos, and the fee payment receipt.
3. Submit the file at the Passport Office in St John's or at a consulate abroad.
4. Wait while the consulate couriers the file to the Passport Office in Antigua for issuance.
5. Collect the passport in Antigua or receive it through a designated courier.

Documents needed: The completed application form; the expiring or expired passport; recent passport-sized photos; the fee receipt. The New York consulate also requires colour copies of all documents submitted.

Fee: At the New York consulate, an adult 32-page passport costs US$90, a 64-page passport costs US$150, and a child under 16 pays US$40. Lost, stolen or emergency applications cost double.

Processing time: About eight weeks through the consulates, a figure the New York and London posts agree on. The post gives no figure for a standard renewal filed in St John's.

Where to apply: The Passport Office in St John's; Antigua and Barbuda consulates and high commissions abroad, including New York, Washington DC, Toronto, Miami, Havana and London.

Official source: https://immigration.gov.ag/general-services/passports/

Germany Passport Renewal

Germans renew in person at the Bürgeramt (citizens' office) or passport authority of their municipality. Residents abroad apply at their German embassy or consulate, and the post describes no fully online renewal.

Steps:

1. Book an appointment with your local Bürgeramt or passport authority; abroad, contact your embassy or consulate.
2. Attend in person with your old passport or ID card and a digital biometric photo, taken at the office or sent electronically by a certified photo studio.
3. Pay the fee at the appointment, adding the express surcharge if you choose the express service.
4. Collect the passport once it is produced; express applications filed at a Bürgeramt by 11:00 are delivered within up to 4 working days in Berlin.

Documents needed: One current digital biometric photo, taken at the office for about €6 or sent electronically by a certified photo studio; the old passport or ID card. Applicants abroad add a residence permit or identity document, proof of address no more than 6 months old, and a deregistration certificate if the old document lists a German address (the Bern embassy leaflet set quoted in the post).

Fee: €70 for an applicant aged 24 or over, and €37.50 under 24. The express service adds €32. The German embassy in Bern lists €106 for an adult passport abroad.

Processing time: Standard production runs from a few weeks to 8 weeks; Berlin takes up to 8 weeks in the figures quoted in the post. Express takes up to 4 working days, and embassies abroad quote about 5 to 7 weeks.

Where to apply: A Bürgeramt or passport authority in Germany; a German embassy or consulate for residents abroad.

Official source: https://www.bmi.bund.de/DE/themen/moderne-verwaltung/ausweise-und-passe/reisepass/reisepass-node.html

Armenia Passport Renewal

Armenians apply at Migration and Citizenship Service offices, booking the appointment on migration.e-gov.am. A new biometric passport system starts on 1 November 2026, so the post carries both the older exchange figures and the new ones.

Steps:

1. Book an appointment on migration.e-gov.am and select "Issuing passport of a citizen of the RA over 16 years old" (or the under-16 option).
2. Attend the Migration and Citizenship Service office with your documents. A live queue is also possible.
3. Pay by terminal or POS at the office, or by bank transfer in advance and bring the printed receipt.
4. Collect the passport at the same office.

Documents needed: The current passport; two colour photos, 35 x 45 mm; a military document for men aged 16 to 55; notarised Armenian translations of foreign-language documents; copies of the documents where available; an official document confirming any change of data.

Fee: Under the older system, a standard exchange costs 1,000 AMD, with faster options bringing the total to 41,000 to 61,000 AMD. The new biometric passport costs 28,650 AMD from the November 2026 system. The Los Angeles consulate charges US$168 for an adult.

Processing time: Under the older system, a standard passport is issued by the 5th working day, with fast issue on the 3rd working day or within 1 working day at the higher fees. The new biometric passport carries a 14-working-day wait.

Where to apply: Migration and Citizenship Service offices, booked through migration.e-gov.am; the 14 new service offices opening on 1 November 2026; Armenian consulates abroad.

Official source: https://migration.mia.gov.am/en

Austria Passport Renewal

Austrians apply in person at any passport authority in the country, regardless of residence: the Magistrat in Vienna, or a Bezirkshauptmannschaft or Gemeindeamt (Bürgerservice) elsewhere. The passport is produced centrally and posted to the applicant.

Steps:

1. Apply in person at a passport authority; an appointment is recommended.
2. Bring a current photo and your old passport or another official photo ID.
3. Give fingerprints if you are aged 12 or older.
4. Pay the fee, and receive the passport by post.

Documents needed: A passport photo, 35 x 45 mm, no older than six months; the previous passport, or another official photo ID if the passport is no longer available.

Fee: €112 for anyone aged 12 or over, and €44 for children aged 2 to 12. A first passport for a child under 2 is free. Express service adds €36, and the one-day express costs €326 in total for an adult.

Processing time: Standard passports are normally sent within five days inside Austria, per the news source quoted in the post. Express takes two to three working days, and applications abroad take three to five weeks because the passport is produced centrally and shipped.

Where to apply: Any passport authority in Austria; an Austrian embassy or consulate general abroad, where the same €112 fee applies.

Official source: https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/en/themen/persoenliche_dokumente_und_bestaetigungen/reisepass

France Passport Renewal

French passport renewal is filed in person at a town hall (mairie) equipped with a passport station. The fee is a tax stamp (timbre fiscal), bought before the appointment.

Steps:

1. Make the optional online pre-application (ANTS pré-demande).
2. Buy the tax stamp online at timbres.impots.gouv.fr, from an approved tobacconist, or at the end of the pre-application flow.
3. Book an appointment at a town hall equipped with a passport station.
4. File in person with the original documents, and give fingerprints at the appointment.
5. Collect the passport in person within 3 months of it becoming available; after 3 months it is destroyed. An SMS notifies you if you gave a mobile number.

Documents needed: The original documents for your situation, including a compliant photograph less than 6 months old, proof of address, and a birth certificate if the passport expired more than 5 years ago, plus the tax stamp.

Fee: €86 for an adult in mainland France, charged as a tax stamp. Ages 15 to 17 pay €42 and children under 15 pay €17. The adult fee abroad is €96.

Processing time: About 2 to 6 weeks in quiet periods, rising to 6 to 8 weeks or more before the summer, per the guide quoted in the post.

Where to apply: Any mairie equipped with a passport station in France; a French embassy or consulate abroad.

Official source: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2103

Azerbaijan Passport Renewal

Inside Azerbaijan, applications run through ASAN service centres and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Citizens abroad apply at the embassy or consulate for their country of residence, booking on appointment.mfa.gov.az.

Steps:

1. Book the appointment on appointment.mfa.gov.az or contact the consular section (abroad), or attend an ASAN service centre (inside Azerbaijan).
2. Submit the application with your documents.
3. Pay the state fee in manat, plus the separate mission fee if you are filing abroad.
4. Wait for the passport, which is produced in Azerbaijan and returns through Baku and the diplomatic courier on consular applications.

Documents needed: The post gives mission-level items rather than one national list: photographs in the count and size your mission requires; a military record for men up to age 35; parental consent for a minor's application; a police certificate for a stolen passport. Check your mission's own list before the appointment.

Fee: The state fee is 60 AZN for adults aged 18 and over, and 35 AZN for ages 3 to 18. Missions abroad add a fee of US$25 (£25 in London).

Processing time: About 3 to 4 months at missions abroad, per the Canberra embassy figure quoted in the post. A current standard time inside Azerbaijan is [not stated in current post]; the only in-country figure in the post comes from a 2014 report.

Where to apply: ASAN service centres and the Ministry of Internal Affairs inside Azerbaijan; an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate abroad.

Official source: https://mia.gov.az/en/useful/view/64/

Spain Passport Renewal

Spanish passports are issued at Policía Nacional passport offices by appointment (cita previa), and the passport is usually made and handed over at the same visit. Passports are not mailed, so the passport is collected at the office of application.

Steps:

1. Book the cita previa on citapreviadnie.es or by calling 060.
2. Attend the appointment with your documents; fingerprints, a digital photo and a signature are taken at the office.
3. Pay the €30 fee: cash with the exact amount, by card at the office, or online when booking.
4. Collect the passport at the same office.

Documents needed: Your DNI; the previous passport, which is cancelled at the appointment if it is still valid; one recent colour photo, 32 x 26 mm, on a white background; the appointment confirmation; proof of payment.

Fee: €30 flat for an ordinary passport. Members of large families (familias numerosas) holding a valid title pay nothing.

Processing time: Usually on the spot, and at most 2 working days at police offices under the legal maximum. Consulates abroad take up to 3 weeks.

Where to apply: A Policía Nacional passport office in Spain, by cita previa; a Spanish consulate abroad.

Official source: https://www.interior.gob.es/opencms/en/servicios-al-ciudadano/tramites-y-gestiones/pasaporte/procedimiento-de-expedicion/

Bahamas Passport Renewal

Bahamian ePassport renewal runs online, or in person at passport offices in Nassau, Freeport and Abaco, with an appointment booked on the ePassport eCalendar or a walk-in visit. Missions abroad take applications by appointment.

Steps:

1. Online: tick the boxes confirming you hold the required documents.
2. Open the online application, upload the documents, and complete the form.
3. Pay by credit or debit card; an electronic receipt is sent by email.
4. Collect the passport or have it couriered, bringing the old passport and the receipt, because the old passport is cancelled at collection.
5. In person: book an appointment on the ePassport eCalendar or walk in, attend with your documents, and have biometrics captured.

Documents needed: Online: a PDF of the personal data page and the signature page of the current ePassport; a recent digital photo within six months (JPEG, PNG or BMP, 2 x 2 inches, 600 dpi, white or off-white background); your NIB number and a PDF of the NIB smartcard; a valid credit or debit card. In person: a completed application form, three colour photos on a white background within six months, a birth certificate, registered affidavit or adoption certificate, the National Insurance card, and the existing passport.

Fee: B$50 for an adult and B$25 for a child. Expedited online processing costs B$300.

Processing time: Online renewal takes 7 to 10 business days, or 36 to 48 hours with the expedited option. In-person processing takes 3 to 5 weeks, and the Canada High Commission quotes about 12 weeks.

Where to apply: The online ePassport service; passport offices in Nassau, Freeport and Abaco; Bahamian embassies and high commissions abroad, by appointment.

Official source: https://mofa.gov.bs/epassport-online-services/

Barbados Passport Renewal

Barbados issues and renews passports at the Immigration Department in Bridgetown, in person with a booked appointment. Applicants overseas apply through a Barbados mission or honorary consulate, or by courier to Bridgetown.

Steps:

1. Book an appointment on the Immigration Department website.
2. Attend in person if you are aged 16 or older, and submit Form A with the documents and the fee. Applications without payment are not accepted.
3. Return in person to collect the passport when it is ready. Another person may collect only in documented special circumstances, such as serious illness.

Documents needed: Form A for applicants aged 16 and over, or Form B for applicants under 16; the previous passport; two passport-size photos (5 x 5 cm, white background, per the detail in the post); a Barbados ID card; a change-of-name document if the name has changed.

Fee: BDS$150 for an adult and BDS$100 for a minor under 16, on the fee schedule effective 1 December 2010; missions abroad set their own fees. Urgent service costs BDS$225 to BDS$300.

Processing time: A 2018 report quoted in the post says passports are issued within 10 working days, and the department's current pages give no standard time. Urgent options take 1 day, or 2 to 5 days.

Where to apply: The Immigration Department in Bridgetown; Barbados missions and honorary consulates overseas, or by courier.

Official source: https://www.immigration.gov.bb/

Belarus Passport Renewal

Belarus runs two document systems side by side: the regular passport booklet, and the biometric passport paired with an ID card. Citizens permanently resident abroad apply at the Belarusian diplomatic mission where they are registered.

Steps:

1. Choose a regular passport or a biometric passport; a biometric passport needs an ID card first, and its photograph is taken at the passport desk at no extra charge.
2. Apply at the internal affairs office inside Belarus, or at the diplomatic mission abroad, with your documents and photos.
3. Pay the fee.
4. Collect the passport within the stated time.

Documents needed: For an application abroad by an applicant aged 14 or over, per the embassy list quoted in the post: a statement (application); the old passport; four colour photos, 40 x 50 mm; a document confirming the right to reside abroad; proof of payment; case documents where they apply, such as birth, marriage or divorce, or name-change certificates. Foreign-issued documents must be legalised and translated into a Belarusian state language.

Fee: 40 BYN for a standard replacement passport inside Belarus, and 140 BYN for a biometric passport issued together with an ID card. The consular fee abroad is 40 euros for issuing or exchanging a passport.

Processing time: 15 days inside Belarus, or one week with the rush fees (an extra 40 BYN or 80 BYN). Missions abroad issue within one month, not counting diplomatic courier time.

Where to apply: Internal affairs offices inside Belarus; the Belarusian diplomatic mission where the citizen is registered, for citizens living permanently abroad.

Official source: https://iran.mfa.gov.by/en/consular_issues/passport/

Nigeria Passport Renewal

Nigeria runs passport renewal through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) online portal, with a biometric appointment at an NIS office. Nigerians abroad use the same portal route at missions in several countries.

Steps:

1. Log in to the NIS passport portal or create an account.
2. Choose renewal and enter your National Identification Number (NIN), then complete the online form.
3. Upload the supporting documents and a photo meeting ICAO standards.
4. Pay online and print the receipt and the application slip.
5. Review the application and submit it.
6. Book a biometric appointment and attend it.
7. Wait for processing, then collect the passport when notified.

Documents needed: The NIN; the most recently issued passport and a photocopy of its data page; the printed online form, the payment receipt and the acknowledgement slip; two recent colour passport photos on a white background.

Fee: ₦100,000 for a 32-page passport with 5-year validity and ₦200,000 for a 64-page passport with 10-year validity, inside Nigeria since 1 September 2025. Abroad, the fees are US$150 or US$230.

Processing time: About 3 weeks after biometrics, according to one guide quoted in the post, with January 2026 reports of delays running to several months. Applications outside Nigeria can take up to 12 weeks.

Where to apply: The NIS online portal to apply and an NIS office for the biometric appointment; online renewal abroad covers Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and Italy per one guide, alongside Nigerian missions.

Official source: https://immigration.gov.ng/

Italy Passport Renewal

Italians renew at a Questura (police headquarters) or Commissariato, booking through the Polizia di Stato "Agenda Passaporti" portal with SPID or CIE. A nationwide post office service also takes applications, and residents abroad use their consulate after registering with AIRE.

Steps:

1. Book the appointment online: the Agenda Passaporti portal for a Questura or Commissariato, the post office route where available, or PrenotaMi at a consulate abroad.
2. Pay the booklet fee through Poste Italiane channels or PagoPA, and obtain the €73.50 telematic stamp.
3. Attend in person and give fingerprints at the appointment.
4. Submit the signed application form, identity document, photos, old passport and payment receipts.
5. Wait for printing, then collect the passport or use home delivery, which costs about €9.

Documents needed: The signed application form (adult and minor versions exist; the form is emailed after an online booking); a valid identity document, original and photocopy; two identical recent photos on a white background meeting ICAO standards; the old passport; the telematic stamp; the payment receipt for the booklet fee.

Fee: €116.20 in total, made up of a €73.50 telematic stamp and a €42.70 booklet fee.

Processing time: About 4 to 6 weeks in total. Printing takes 15 to 20 working days after the appointment, and the wait for the appointment itself varies by office.

Where to apply: A Questura or Commissariato; a post office under the nationwide service; the Italian consulate for residents abroad, with AIRE registration completed first.

Official source: https://www.poliziadistato.it/

China Passport Renewal

Inside mainland China, ordinary passport applications are filed at Public Security Bureau (PSB) exit and entry offices, which accept applications at any office nationwide. Chinese citizens abroad apply at an embassy or consulate by appointment.

Steps:

1. Book an appointment online; walk-ins are not accepted on the consulate route the post describes.
2. Upload a digital photo and complete the online form.
3. Attend the appointment to submit the documents, give biometrics, and pay.
4. Collect the passport in person or by prepaid return mail.

Documents needed: The old passport; an application form; photos. The consulate route adds proof of legal status in the country of residence and proof of an address inside the consulate's jurisdiction, and one list quoted in the post adds a declaration of nationality for an expired passport renewal. The post notes that the document lists differ between its sources.

Fee: ¥120 for an ordinary passport inside mainland China. Embassies and consulates abroad charge US$25 or €20.

Processing time: From 7 working days to 20 days in mainland China, depending on the region. Figures abroad conflict between the post's sources, running from 4 business days to 4 to 6 weeks.

Where to apply: A Public Security Bureau exit and entry office in mainland China, with online appointment booking, and a 20-city pilot for fully online renewal and replacement; a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad.

Official source: https://www.nia.gov.cn/

Pakistan Passport Renewal

Pakistan renews passports online through the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) e-services portal, at regional passport offices, and at Pakistani embassies and consulates abroad. Online renewal is open only when the passport has expired or will expire within 7 months.

Steps:

1. Create an account on the DGIP e-services portal, or sign in with an existing Pak Identity account.
2. Fill in the application form with a delivery address.
3. Pay by card.
4. Upload your photo, documents and fingerprints.
5. Submit the application.
6. For the in-person route abroad: book on the mission's website and attend in person with the original documents.

Documents needed: Scans of your ID card (CNIC, NICOP or Smart Card) and your current passport; overseas applicants add a visa or residence document. In the UAE, adults bring the original CNIC, NICOP or Smart Card and the original passport with copies, and dual nationals add the foreign passport.

Fee: From PKR 9,000 for a 36-page, 5-year e-passport on normal processing to PKR 40,500 for a 72-page, 10-year passport on urgent processing, under the DGIP schedule announced on 15 October 2026. Fees in the UAE run from AED 145 to AED 390 on normal processing.

Processing time: [not stated in current post] in the October 2026 fee reports. An older UAE-focused table in the post gives about 14 days for ordinary processing and 4 to 7 days for urgent, while its own FAQ gives 2 to 4 weeks, so the figures conflict.

Where to apply: The DGIP e-services portal; a regional passport office; a Pakistani embassy or consulate abroad.

Official source: https://www.dgip.gov.pk/

Turkey Passport Renewal

Turkish passports are renewed at a provincial or district population directorate (nüfus müdürlüğü), by appointment only. The fee is a validity-based charge (harç) plus a flat booklet fee, paid before the appointment.

Steps:

1. Book the appointment through e-Devlet, the ALO 199 line, or randevu.nvi.gov.tr. Walk-ins are not accepted.
2. Prepare the documents listed below.
3. Pay the harç and the booklet fee at a tax office, a partner bank, a PTT branch, or online, including through e-Devlet, before the appointment.
4. Attend in person at least 15 minutes early. Renewal cannot be done by proxy.

Documents needed: A Turkish ID card, population register card, or temporary ID; one biometric photo taken within the last 6 months, on a white background; the old passport, if held; proof of enrolment for the student fee exemption.

Fee: The total runs from about 4,160 to 4,385 TL for a 6-month passport up to about 14,760 to 15,572 TL for the longest validity; the post's sources disagree on the exact figures. Students under 25 pay only the booklet fee.

Processing time: Delivery by PTT usually takes 5 to 7 business days, and up to about 10 business days in peak periods.

Where to apply: Any provincial or district population directorate in Turkey, by appointment; a Turkish consulate abroad.

Official source: https://www.nvi.gov.tr/

Egypt Passport Renewal

Egyptian passport renewal runs through the passport office that covers the address on the national ID card, which sits under the Ministry of Interior. An online portal route also exists where the service is open, and consulates serve Egyptians abroad.

Steps:

1. Visit the passport office that covers the address on your national ID.
2. Fill out the renewal form (Form 29) accurately.
3. Submit your documents to the staff member for review.
4. Pay the fee.
5. Collect the passport on the date set for the service you chose.
6. Online alternative: open the authority's portal, create an account, enter your data, upload a recent photo and a scan of the national ID, upload the military status certificate (men) or a marriage certificate if recording a husband's name, pay electronically, and choose a pickup date.

Documents needed: A valid national ID card; the old passport; recent colour photos sized 4 x 6 on a white background (four photos per one guide, three per the other guides quoted); an original military status document for men; Form 29.

Fee: The guides quoted in the post conflict: EGP 705, EGP 900, or EGP 1,110 for an ordinary passport, and no source gives a separate renewal fee. Same-day pickup adds EGP 500 and next-working-day pickup adds EGP 100, per one guide.

Processing time: About 3 days for ordinary service per one guide, and 3 to 7 working days per another. The instant service gives same-day pickup.

Where to apply: The passport office covering your address, or the Passport, Immigration and Nationality Authority in Abbassia; the online portal where the service is open; an Egyptian consulate abroad.

Official source: https://www.moi.gov.eg/

India Passport Renewal

India treats renewal as a re-issue of the passport, applied for on the Passport Seva portal and completed at an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or a Post Office PSK. Police verification runs as part of the normal route.

Steps:

1. Register on the Passport Seva portal to create a login ID.
2. Log in, choose "Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport", select re-issue, and give the reason.
3. Pay online, then book a slot at a PSK or Post Office PSK.
4. Attend the appointment with your original documents. An SMS confirmation is accepted in place of a printed receipt.

Documents needed: The original old passport, with self-attested copies of its first two and last two pages; address proof such as Aadhaar, a recent utility bill, or a bank passbook, if the address differs from the passport; non-ECR proof such as a 10th standard certificate or a degree, where it applies.

Fee: ₹2,500 for a normal 36-page adult re-issue and ₹3,500 for 60 pages, under the fee schedule effective 1 July 2026. Tatkaal costs ₹5,000 for 36 pages and ₹6,000 for 60 pages, inclusive of the normal fee.

Processing time: 7 to 30 working days after police verification on the normal route. Tatkaal can take as little as 1 to 3 days.

Where to apply: The Passport Seva portal to apply, with the appointment at a PSK or Post Office PSK; Indian embassies and consulates abroad, through the outsourced service provider.

Official source: https://www.passportindia.gov.in/

FAQs

Can I renew my passport online?

Yes, if you are 25 or older, your 10-year passport expires within 1 year or expired less than 5 years ago, and you aren’t changing your name. You also can’t travel within 6 weeks.

How much does passport renewal cost?

A routine adult renewal costs $130 for a book, $30 for a card or $160 for both. Expedited service adds $60, and faster return shipping adds $26.87.

How long does passport renewal take?

Routine service takes 4 to 6 weeks and expedited service takes 2 to 3 weeks. Mailing time is extra, up to 2 weeks each way according to the State Department.

Can I renew an expired passport?

Yes, by mail if it was issued within the last 15 years when you were 16 or older. Online renewal also works if it expired less than 5 years ago.

Do I need a new photo for renewal?

Yes. Submit one color photo taken in the last 6 months, printed at 2 by 2 inches, with a white background and no glasses. Don’t edit or filter it.

Can I renew my passport if my name changed?

Yes, but not online. Use DS-5504 within 1 year of issue, or DS-82 after that, and include a certified legal document. Online renewal can’t change names.

Can I renew a child’s passport?

No. Children’s passports are valid for 5 years and applicants under 16 must apply for a new passport.

Conclusion

Check three facts before you choose a route: your age, the issue date on your passport and your travel date. If you are 25 or older, your passport expires within a year and you travel in more than 6 weeks, online renewal is open to you. If any of those fail, DS-82 by mail covers most other adults, and the $60 expedite fee brings the 4 to 6 week window down to 2 to 3.

Sources

• U.S. Department of State — Passports

Last checked: November 2026