Embassy of the United States

U.S. Passports

Amendments No longer Available

As of September 26, 2005 valid passports cannot be amended/extended. Citizens requesting name changes, extension of validity for limited passports, or correction of a printing error must apply for replacement passports.

If the change/extension request is within one year after issuance, customers may submit a U.S. Passport Re-Application Form (DS-5504), together with the passport that needs the change or extension, the documentation required, and new passport pictures. There will be no charge for this service.

If the change/extension request is more than one year after issuance, customers will need to submit an Application for Passport By Mail (DS-82), together with the passport that needs the change or extension, the documentation required, and new pictures.   When completing a passport application, please include the city in the "Place of Birth" section.  For persons born in the U.S., list the city and state of birth.  For persons born outside the U.S., include the city and country of birth.

The application fee is a total of $75 for routine processing.  Of course, if the requested data change is due to a printing error by Passport Services, there will be no charge.

All of these forms are available online at http://foia.state.gov/FORMS/passport.asp.

After September 26, 2005, the Passport Amendment/Validation Form (DS-19), previously used to amend passports, will no longer be valid. 

Extensions No Longer Available

As of September 26, 2005 valid passports cannot be extended.  Citizens requesting extension of validity for limited passports must apply for replacement passports.

If the extension is requested within one year after issuance, customers may submit a U.S. Passport Re-Application Form (DS-5504), together with the passport that needs the extension, the documentation required, and new pictures. There will be no charge for this service.

If the extension is requested more than one year after issuance, customers will need to submit an Application for Passport By Mail (DS-82), together with the passport that needs the extension, the documentation required, and new pictures.   When completing a passport application, please include the city in the "Place of Birth" section.  For persons born in the U.S., list the city and state of birth.  For persons born outside the U.S., include the city and country of birth.

The application fee is a total of $75 for routine processing.

All of these forms are available online at http://foia.state.gov/FORMS/passport.asp.

After September 26, 2005, the Passport Amendment/Validation Form (DS-19), previously used to amend passports, will no longer be valid. 

How to Get Your Passport Returned to You

By courier (non-APO addresses only)

The easiest way to have your passport with additional pages returned to you is by courier, using two-way system. This method means that you never need visit the Embassy at all to have additional pages added to your passport. The couriers also provide on-line tracking of your passport to and from the Embassy.

You can also take advantage of the courier system for a one-way trip, dropping off your application materials (or asking a friend, employee or agent to do so) and filling out a one-way courier delivery slip available in our lobby. We'll add the additional pages to your passport and use the delivery slip to return your passport to you. The courier company will charge you by region. Both companies charge the same prices. For Seoul, the cost is W6,000. For the Kyonggi-do area, W8,000. For southern Korea (Pusan) the cost is W10,000. Delivery charges are paid COD. The courier companies cannot deliver to APO addresses.

By Mail (APO addresses only)

This method means that you never need visit the Embassy at all to have additional pages added to your passport. The couriers also provide on-line tracking of your passport to and from the Embassy. You can also take advantage of the courier system for a one-way trip, dropping off your application materials (or asking a friend, employee or agent to do so) and filling out a one-way courier delivery slip available in our lobby. We'll add the additional pages to your passport and use the delivery slip to return your passport to you. The courier company will charge you by region. Both companies charge the same prices. For Seoul, the cost is W6,000. For the Kyonggi-do area, W8,000. For southern Korea (Pusan) the cost is W10,000. Delivery charges are paid COD. The courier companies cannot deliver to APO addresses.

Please include a self-addressed envelope with your name and full APO address in order for us to return your passport with the additional pages. Note that registered APO can take as long as two weeks each way; please plan accordingly to accommodate your travel plans.
Pick up in Person

Pick-up In Person

Pick up must be in person by the passport holder or by a person bearing a letter signed by the passport holder, designating the person to pick up the passport. Pick up time is Tuesdays between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.