Passport Services - U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica

Passport Services

Apply for or renew a U.S. Passport

IMPORTANT

If you are eligible to renew your passport by mail, please utilize this option to avoid visiting the embassy. We will not grant in-person appointments to applicants who are eligible to renew by mail and have the time to do so.

Schedule an appointment/Contact Us

Please note, third parties may attend appointments with persons applying for ACS services.

Overview

To apply for or renew a U.S. passport, please use our U.S. Citizens Services Navigator. Please use the navigator to find which form you need to use, whether you need an appointment or can renew by mail, and all other passport requirements.

Passport services are not available on weekends or on Costa Rica or U.S. holidays.

We prioritize in-person appointments for applicants that are not eligible to renew by mail, such as first-time applicants and emergency passports. If you are eligible to renew your passport by mail, we strongly encourage you to use this option to avoid visiting the embassy.

Please note, U.S. citizens are required to enter and exit the United States using a U.S. passport.

Use our Navigator to Schedule an Appointment