The Embassy and our Consulates provide a wide range of passport services to Americans in Japan. For most adults, many of these services are available without the need to come to our offices.

The rules on how to apply for a U.S. passport have changed, requiring more people to apply in person and allowing fewer people to apply by mail. Under the new rules, only adults who were issued a ten year passport on or after their 16th birthday may apply for a renewal passport by mail. All others must appear in person. This change is effective worldwide immediately and is not specific to Japan.

Note that whether you apply by mail, or in person, for a renewal passport, we always cancel and return your old passport to you. This makes it easier to renew your Japanese visa, as well as giving you the old passport to help you remember your travels.

Please choose a category below to begin!


  I'm a new born baby and need a first passport, birth registration and Social Security Number;  


  I'm a minor under age 14;  


  I'm age 14 or older (including adults) without a full validity passport issued at age 16 or older, or a first time adult applicant, or otherwise will apply in person;  


  I have a full validity passport issued to me at age 16 or older and would like to renew my passport by mail;  


  I'd like to add additional pages to my existing passport;




  I've lost my passport, or it was damaged, or it was stolen;


  I just got married and would like to change my name in my passport.


  My passport is limited and I'd like to extend it. If your passport is valid for five years or more, it cannot be extended. Please apply for a new passport instead.



  I'm active duty U.S. military in Japan and traveling only to the U.S.

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