shanghai.usembassy-china.org.cn How to Apply Passport : Consulate General of the United States

Name of the Organization : Consulate General of the United States Shanghai China
Type of Facility : How to Apply Passport
State : Shanghai
Country : China

Website : http://shanghai.usembassy-china.org.cn/passports.html

How to Apply Passport :

** The American Citizen Services Section requires use of electronic application forms for all passport services, including passport renewals.
** After filling out your application on-line, print and bring your application to your appointment.

Related : Consulate General of the US Shanghai China How to Apply Immigrant & Non-Immigrant Visa : www.statusin.org/25468.html

** You may fill out the required forms using the Complete Application Online wizard.
** Please note that you CANNOT submit your application online.
** After filling out your application on-line, print and bring your application form(s) with you to your appointment.

** Failure to fill out applications on-line, instead using handwritten applications, will delay processing of your application.
** When you apply for a U.S. passport at the American Citizen Services unit (ACS) in Shanghai, the new passport is generally ready for pick-up in 10 to 15 working days.
** Routine first-time and renewal passports are produced in the United States and shipped to the ACS unit.
** Passports must be picked up at the Consulate’s ACS unit.

Note :
** The Consulate’s American Citizen Services unit (ACS) can issue emergency U.S. passports only when a traveler has immediate, urgent travel needs.
** All children, must appear in person at the Consular Section.

** Children under age 16 must be accompanied by both parents because both parents must sign the application in front of a U.S. consular officer.
** If the child’s appearance has changed significantly since his/her last passport was issued, parents may be asked to show a series photos of the child growing up (a few photos per year).
** The photo series is especially important if the child’s current passport was issued when s/he was an infant or toddler).

** Please note that since cell phones and similar electrical devices are not allowed in our ACS waiting room, please bring the physical photos with you for your appointment.
** If one of the parents is not in-country, the absent parent must provide a notarized, written authorization in English unless the accompanying parent can show legal documentation attesting to sole custody.

** Please note that false statements made knowingly and willfully in passport applications or in affidavits or other supporting documents submitted therewith are punishable by fine and/or imprisonment under provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1001, 18 U.S.C. 1542, 18 USC 1621.

** A complete list of all passport application forms is available here.

Renewing Passports :
** You may apply to renew your passport at the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit in Shanghai.
** Once a passport application is submitted, the new passport is generally ready in 10 to 15 business days, after which you will be notified by email that it is ready to be picked up at our office.

** You may keep and use your current passport in the interim.
** When we give you the new passport, we will physically cancel the older passport and return it to you.
** You may pick up your new passport between 8:00-11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday, except American and Chinese holidays, and certain other days when we are closed for administrative purposes.
** To renew your passport, you must first make an appointment using our online appointment system.

Renew Adult Passport :
** Please bring the following documents to your appointment, or send them with an authorized person for whom you write a letter saying they can submit your application on your behalf (only if you are filing a DS-82, and they will need to present valid photo identification to enter the consulate).

If you are over 16, but it is your first time applying for a 10-year passport, you must submit a DS-11 and come to the consulate in person :
** Current passport
** Photocopy of your current passport
** Passport Application form DS-82 for adults OR
** Passport Application form DS-11 for child who is over 16 but first time applying for a 10-year passport
** One Passport Photo (must be 2″ X 2″ (5 cm X 5 cm) with a white background, and taken within the last six months)
** Appropriate fee
** You may also fill out the required forms using the Complete Application Online wizard.