Renewing your Afghanistan passport while living in the United States is a routine procedure handled at any Afghanistan consulate covering your state of residence. The 5 Afghanistan offices in the U.S. can process passport renewals without you having to travel back home.
Afghanistan consulates where you can renew your passport
The following Afghanistan consulates and embassy in the United States process passport renewals:
The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
View details โNew YorkConsulate General of the I. R. of Afghanistan in New York
View details โNew YorkConsulate General of Afghanistan - New York
View details โWashingtonConsulate of Afghanistan
View details โWashingtonThe Embassy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
View details โWho can renew the Afghanistan passport in the U.S.?
Any Afghanistan citizen residing in the United States with a current or expired Afghanistan passport can renew it at the consulate covering their state. Minors typically require both parents to be present or provide notarized consent.
Required documents
- Current or expired passport (or police report if lost/stolen)
- Application form downloaded from the official consulate website
- 2 passport-size photos following Afghanistan specifications
- Proof of U.S. residence (utility bill, driver's license)
- Payment in U.S. dollars (money order or credit card typically)
How to make an appointment
Appointments typically book out 2 to 8 weeks in advance. Book as soon as you know you need to renew.
Costs and processing times
Passport fees vary by country and validity period. Check the official consulate website for current rates.
Processing time: typically 4 to 10 weeks from the appointment date.