Passports

PASSPORT SERVICES
 
 
The US Embassy in Windhoek issues passports to American citizens applying for the first time, renewing an expired/expiring passport, or applying for a replacement for a lost or stolen passport.  Passport applications are normally processed in ten working days. In cases of genuine emergency, however, a passport can often be issued on the same day the application is approved. The US Embassy also can supply additional passport visa pages at no cost.
 
How do I apply for a US passport?
 
There are three types of passport application forms. The one you use will depend on the type of application being made. The form (DS-82) is used for the renewal of adult passports and for applicant requesting one year after issuance of a passport a name change, extension of validity for limited passports, or correction of a printing error.  Applicant requesting a change within one year after issuance of a passport will apply for a replacement passport using the form (DS-5504), while the form (DS-11) should be used for all first passport, minors (ages 16 and under) new and renewal and Lost/Stolen passport applicant.  Applicant requesting additional visa pages should use the form (DS-4085). 
In order to use the (DS-82) application form, you must meet all of the following criteria:
• You must have been issued a US passport in your name within the past 12 years; and
• You must submit your most recent US passport with your application; and
• You must have been age 16 or older when your most recent US passport was issued.
• A previous US passport is adequate evidence of both identity and citizenship. In lieu of a previous passport, identity can be proven with a photo I.D. issued by a competent authority. US citizenship, however, must be established by presenting either a certified copy of a US birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (if the applicant was born outside the US), or a US voter registration card. Federal law prohibits the issuance of a full-validity US passport to any person who lacks documentary evidence of US citizenship.
In addition to the completed passport application form, you will be required to submit:
• Two photographs measuring 2" x 2" (5cm x 5cm).
• Proof of your identity.
• Proof of your US citizenship.
• A passport application fee (see "Fees" below).
• Application that does not meet all of these criteria should be made using the DS-11 form, which requires the applicant to make a sworn statement before a consular officer.

How do I apply for a passport for my child?

• Parents or guardian applying for a minor’s new or renewal passport must in addition to the requirement for submission of (DS-82) shown above must submit:
• A completed form (DS-11) [Do not sign]
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship of the child which could be U.S. Passport etc
• Parental proof of relationship to the child for example certified foreign birth certificate, adoption decree, court order establishing custody etc.
• Provide Parental Identification which could be passport, drivers license etc.
• Both parents must appear together and sign the application or
• When only one parent appears, the parent should sign and submit a primary evidence of sole authority to apply along such as child’s certified U.S. or foreign birth certificate listing only applying parent or death certificate of non-applying parent, or Adoption decree etc
• If none of the above documentation is available, the applying parent/guardian should submit Form (DS-3053): A notarized Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16.
• Each minor (child under age 16) child applying for a first time new, or renewal passport shall appear in person.
 
Passport Fees

Passport applications for children under age 16 cost US$ 85.00. A first-time application (Form DS-11) for an adult (age 16 and above) costs US$ 100.00, while an adult renewal application (DS-82) costs US$ 75.00. The fee for a replacement of a lost or stolen passport is US$ 100.00 for adults and US$ 85.00 for children under 16.  
All fees may be paid in US or Namibian dollars in cash (no checks or credit cards).
 
Forms
 
Passport application forms and instructions can be obtained at the Embassy’s consular section during regular business hours.