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Renewing / applying in-person: To submit a passport application at U.S. Consulate Vienna, see Important Passport Information for detailed instructions and schedule your appointment online. For most cases, the average turnaround time is 2-3 weeks. Cases submitted without the correct paperwork and/or supporting documents may take longer.
Passport renewal by mail: Save a trip to the consular section! Adults currently holding a 10-year passport may be eligible to renew by mail and pay the application fee online. See Renew by Mail in Austria for eligibility requirements. You must follow the detailed instructions EXACTLY. The average turnaround time is 5-6 weeks.
Emergency passports: If your previous passport was lost, stolen or expired, and you have immediate travel plans, we may be able to issue a temporary, emergency passport. This service can take from one to several days, depending on the complexity of the case and the availability of supporting documents. See Emergency Passport instructions.
According to Section 215 of the U.S Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1185) it is illegal for a U.S. citizen to enter or leave the U.S. on anything other than a U.S. document. This applies to dual citizens as well, meaning that persons holding e.g. both Austrian or European and U.S. citizenships MUST enter and leave the U.S. on a valid U.S. passport; they may NOT enter/leave the U.S. on an Austrian/foreign passport. This applies to children as well as adults.
PLEASE NOTE: On return to the European Union the dual national needs to enter the European Union with EU passport. It is illegal to enter the EU as an EU citizen with the U.S. passport.
DS-11 Applicants Age 16 or Older
Are you a U.S. citizen who is age 16 or older and needs to apply for a passport with a DS-11 form?
DS-11 Applicants Age 15 or Younger
Are you the parent or guardian of a U.S. citizen who is age 15 or younger and needs to apply for your child’s passport with a DS-11 form?
Do you need to renew an existing passport using the DS-82 form?
DS-11 and DS-64 Passport Replacement
Do you need to report a passport lost or stolen and replace it using the DS-11 and DS-64 forms?
DS-5504 Updating a Current Passport
Do you need to correct or change a passport that you already have using the DS-5504 form?
DS-11 and DS-3053 Applying for a Child’s Passport
Do you need to apply for a passport for a child under age 16 who cannot have both parents or guardians apply in person?
We accept cash (U.S dollars or Euros); or Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or Diners Club. For logistical purposes, payment by credit card is preferred. We do not accept bankcards (ATM, Debit or European “Bankomat” cards) or checks.
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at Travel.State.gov
You must provide one photo with your passport application. All our photo policies apply to both adults and children under age 16. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
Emergency passports are issued only in real emergencies, and evidence of the need for immediate, emergency travel should be submitted with applications. Emergency passports are normally limited in validity and cannot be extended. Furthermore, you must appear at the Embassy or Consulate in person, during business hours, to apply. The application process and fee are the same as if you were applying for a regular passport. If you apply for your regular passport within 1 year of the issue date of the emergency passport, you will not have to pay the fee again. When you receive your emergency passport, you will also receive a letter that explains how to obtain a regular passport after returning from your urgent travel.
Under passport regulations, an individual may not possess more than one passport of any one type (tourist, official, diplomatic) at the same time. On occasion, the Department of State will make an exception to this policy for individuals who travel extensively and often for business purposes. These second passports are issued for a validity of two years provided a valid justification for issuance exists.
Outside of Office Hours, contact: (+43 1) 31339-0
Outside of Austria: (+43 1) 31339-0
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