How to Obtain a 10-Year U.S. Passport Worldwide
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How to Obtain a 10-Year U.S. Passport Worldwide

Contents

  1. Key Takeaways
  2. Getting your first US passport
    1. Getting it in the United States
    2. Getting it overseas
  3. Renewing a passport
    1. In the United States
    2. Renewing a passport abroad

Getting or renewing a US passport is straightforward whether you’re stateside or living abroad. This guide covers everything from first-time applications to embassy renewals, with current fees and processing times.

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Heidi Koelle
Heidi originally from New Orleans, has lived in the European Union for nearly 13 years. She works as an analyst, and writer and also has a side business that relocates people to Slovenia and Croatia.
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