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Routine services for U.S. citizens are provided by the U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa.
All services are by appointment only. The navigators below will ensure you are provided with the most up to date information on the appointment process:
Click Here to Apply for a new U.S. Passport
Click Here to Register the Birth of a U.S. Citizen (CRBA)
For notary requests, or any other issue involving a U.S. citizen, please email the American Citizens Service unit in Johannesburg at ACSJohannesburg@state.gov
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at Travel.State.gov
You must provide one photo with your passport application. All our photo policies apply to both adults and children under age 16. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
Special Issuance Passports
Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.
Please call: +266-2231-2666
Outside of Office Hours, contact: +266-5888-4035
Outside of Lesotho: +266-5888-1024
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