American Citizens Services Unit

News and Latest Updates

• July 29, 2009:  The Worldwide Caution issued by the Department of State has been updated. 

• Since  April 9, 2009,  most services that require you to come to the Embassy are provided through an on-line appointment system.  This change has been made to increase our efficiency and to reduce your wait time while at the Embassy.  Please do not schedule an appointment until you have read the information on our website related to the service you are seeking.

• March 2009: New Comprehensive IRS Guidance for U.S. Citizens Overseas - Click here to go directly to the IRS page for U.S. citizens abroad.
  
• September 24, 2008:  Voting - Mailing your Ballot to the United States - READ MORE
• February 1, 2008:  Increase in Passport Fees Effective February 1, 2008 - READ MORE
• February 1, 2008:  New Passport Forms
• February 1, 2008:  As of February 1, 2008, the two-parent consent requirement has been extended to all children under the age of 16 when applying for passports for minors.  Both parents must appear (with child/ren) and sign for children under 16.  If only one parent can appear with the child/ren, please follow the consent requirement instructions.
• January 31, 2008: U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children at that time.