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Payment for your interview is due at the time of service. We request the exact payment amount for the interview, either in KGS or USD (crisp and unmarked), but not both. We do not accept credit cards for payment.
Advance online appointment is required for all routine passport application services. Please make an appointment online using the Online Appointment System. Due to unreliable postal service in the country, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek does not process passport applications by mail and requires applicants to appear in person to apply for a passport renewal.
For minors, we require that the applicant and both parents are present at the time of application (parents should bring their own passports). Please read about the special passport requirements for minor children and what to do if one of the parents cannot be present at the time of the application.
Third party attendance at Passport and CRBA appointment interviews (click here) (PDF 180 KB)
The following items are prohibited inside the Embassy compound:
• Electronic devices, such as cellular phones, computers, radio and other storage media;
• Aerosol cans and deodorizing bottles;
• Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives);
• Cameras;
• Recorders.
Please note that no one can accompany the applicants to the waiting room for an interview with the exception of certified translators. This rule applies to US citizens, spouses, lawyers, sponsors, friends, and family members. Additional written information may be presented to the consul if requested during the interview.
If you need reasonable accommodation for your appointment, we encourage you to request your accommodation immediately once you schedule your appointment. We make every effort to provide accommodations to persons with disabilities and medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations vary, depending on the situation and the person’s needs.
Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to:
If you are unable to provide fingerprints because of a medical condition, including birth defects, physical deformities, skin conditions, you may qualify for a fingerprint waiver for certain fingers.
The waiting room of the Consular Section and its restroom is wheelchair-accessible.
Please call: +996312597000
Outside of Office Hours, contact: +996312597000
Outside of the Kyrgyz Republic: +996312597000
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