How to mail-in your US passport renewal from Pakistan

Renewing your adult US passport from anywhere in Pakistan is now easier than ever, as US citizens residing in Pakistan can apply for passport renewal via mail through the US Embassy in Islamabad and the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore.

By paying the passport renewal fee online, applicants can mail their documents without the need to visit the embassy or consulate in person.

Eligibility Requirements for Mail-In Renewal

To be eligible for mail-in renewal and online payment, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. You can submit your most recent U.S. passport by mail with your renewal application.
2. Your most recent passport was issued when you were at least 16 years old.
3. Your passport was issued less than 15 years ago.
4. The passport is valid for 10 years from issuance to expiration.
5. The passport was issued in your current name or you can provide legal documentation (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order) if there has been a name change.
6. You currently reside in Pakistan or have a valid mailing address in the country.
7. Applicants meeting this criteria can only be eligible for the mail-in passport renewal from Pakistan, otherwise, the applicants need to schedule an appointment to submit visa application in person.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mail-In Renewal

Step 1:

Complete and sign the DS-82 Passport Renewal Form electronically. Handwritten forms will not be accepted. You must also provide your Social Security number, if applicable.

Step 2:

Obtain a passport photo (2” x 2” size) with a white background. The photo must be taken within the last six months, with no eyeglasses.

Step 3:

Include a photocopy (color or black and white) of the data page of your most recent U.S. passport.

Step 4:

Include the passport you are renewing with your application package.

Step 5:

If applicable, provide original documents and a photocopy for any name change (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order).

Step 6:

Pay the renewal fee via the U.S. government’s secure payment site. Print the electronic payment confirmation and include it in your package.

Step 7:

Drop off the completed application, passport, photo, payment confirmation, and supporting documents at your nearest TCS Service Center. For TCS service details, contact [email protected] or call 021-111-123-456.

Step 8:

Your new passport will be delivered to either a regional office or directly to your home within four to six weeks.

By following these steps, US citizens in Pakistan can conveniently renew their passports from the comfort of their homes.