Consulate General, Edinburgh
Passport Renewals
You may apply to renew your U.S. passport at any time. If your passport has expired or is about to expire, we strongly recommend that you renew your passport soon. You cannot travel with an expired passport and will be refused airline and ship boarding or entry into another country. Apart from the distress you may experience at not having a valid passport in the event of an emergency, every American abroad should have valid proof of his or her citizenship at all times.
Renewing A Passport Issued Less Than 1 Year Ago
If you are renewing a passport that was issued less than 1 year ago (i.e. replacing an emergency passport or changing your name), use the DS-5504 application form. There is no fee and you are not required to appear in person. Do include your Special Delivery envelope with your application. For instructions on replacing an emergency passport by mail, click here. If it has been more than 1 year since the issue date of your passport, you must follow standard renewal procedures using the DS-82 or DS-11 form. Regular fees apply and applicants under 18 must appear in person.
Adult Renewal
If you are over age 18, are renewing a passport that was issued within the last 15 years, were over the age of 16 when that passport was issued, and your passport is in good condition, you may renew your passport by mail with the U.S. Consulate General in Edinburgh using the DS-82 application form.. Passport renewal for residents of England and Wales should be sent to the U.S. Embassy in London.
Renewal of Passports issued more than 15 Years ago
If your current passport was issued more than 15 years ago you must apply in person using the DS-11 application form. Please bring proof of identity with you to the consulate, for example a current passport of another country or valid photo driver's license. For applicants under the age of 16,
please read the detailed requirements.
Renewal of Passports for Adults whose most recent passport was issued before their 16th birthday
If you are aged 18 or over but your last passport was issued before your 16th birthday you must make your application in person. You must complete passport application form DS11 and present the following documents:
- your most recent U.S. passport;
- proof of identity, for example a valid passport of another country, valid driver's license, national identity card with photograph, valid U.S. state, government or military id;
- evidence of legal name change if your name has changed since your passport was issued;
- any foreign passport you hold.
Passport Renewals for Minors
Applicants aged 15 and under
From February 1, 2008 the two parent consent rule is extended to all children under the age of 16. All children under the age of 16 must appear in person at the consulate with both parents, please read the detailed requirements.
Applicants aged 16 to 18
If you are under age 18, you must apply in person using the DS-11 application form. You should bring your U.S. passport to be renewed and any foreign passport you hold. One parent should accompany you, bringing their current passport.
Hours of Services
The Consulate accepts passport applications on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a walk-in basis. We do not currently maintain an appointment system; however, if you have a disability or illness, we will gladly set up an appointment to see you outside of the walk-in hours.
Application Requirements For Appearance in Person
In addition to the items on our main passport webpage, please bring the following with you when you appear at the Consulate to renew or replace your passport:
Your current passport
Passport application form DS-11: Applicants aged 16 and over must sign their own application. Please ignore pages one and two of the instruction pages, as they do not apply when applying for your passport in the United Kingdom. Form DS-11 must be printed on separate sheets of paper. Do not print this form on front and back of the same sheet; it will not scan properly and you will have to complete a new form at the Consulate. Do not sign the application; you must sign in front of the consular representative.
Any foreign passport that you may currently hold, have held, or been included in.
If your passport is damaged, please complete an Affidavit of Damaged Passport. Do not sign it; you must sign in front of the consular representative.
If your passport is over 15 years old or is damaged, bring proof of identity:
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a valid passport of any country; or
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a valid driver's license with photograph; or
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a national identity card with photograph; or
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a valid U.S. or State government ID card; or
- a U.S. military ID card
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If you do not have any personal identification you will need to be accompanied by a friend or relative over the age of 18 with a valid passport, preferably U.S., who will be required to make a sworn statement identifying you.
Name change documentation: If you have changed your name, you may apply to have this change reflected in your passport. For instructions, click here.
Additional documentation may be required depending upon the circumstances of your case.
Checklist of Required Documents for Renewal:
Current U.S. passport
Completed form
DS-11
or
DS-82
Two U.S. passport photos must be 10 cm x 10 cm (a 2 inch square).
Royal Mail Special Delivery pre-paid envelope addressed to yourself
Credit/debit card or international money order for payment
For under 16s:
Both Parents and the child
Both Parents' IDs
Long form birth certificate or Consular Report of Birth Abroad
If one parent cannot appear - DS-3053 Notarized Statement of Consent
If one parent is deceased, original death certificate
If one parent has sole custody, original court order
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