Consular Affairs News

21 August 2008
ACS Chief André Goodfriend on American Citizen Services

Former American Citizen Services Chief André Goodfriend talks about the function and types of services offered to American citizens.
All video clips below are in Windows Media format. Times are indicated in minutes:seconds format.

1. What is American Citizen Services? (1:38)
2. How does an American apply for a passport? (2:53)
3. I have more than one passport. Which passport should I use to travel to the USA? (1:56)
4. How long does my passport need to be valid for to travel abroad? (2:40)
5. How long does it take to process a passport when applying by mail? (1:09)
6. What do I do if I need an emergency passport? (1:42)
7. Can the American Embassy help me if I have been arrested? (3:35)
8. Do domestic employees require a visa? (2:54)
9. what happens if I want to apply for dual citizenship? (3:10)
10. What nationality is my child if she/he is born abroad? (3:24)
11. How does the ACS keep American Citzens informed? (2:34)
12. Does the Embassy have notary services? (1:11)
13. How do I register with the Embassy when I am abroad? (2:53)
14. What should I do if I have been robbed or need assistance out of hours? (2:20)
15. What scams should I be aware of? (2:50)
16. Can I still vote if I live overseas? (2:32)
17. What are the security procedures for entering the Embassy in London? (2:58)

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