Important Passport Information

Payment Methods & Details

Fees

At the counter, we can accept cash U.S. dollars, or the equivalent in euro, and credit card payments (Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express and Diner’s Club). Bancontact is not available.

When paying in cash, please try to bring exact change.

How to Pay for a Mail-in Service:

U.S. Embassy Brussels does not accept payment by check. For information on how to pay fees online, please see our Renew a Passport by Mail page.

See Passport Renewal Fees.

Mail-in Service

The payment is made via the U.S. government’s secure payment site via U.S. or international credit or debit card, electronic funds transfer from a U.S.-based bank account, Amazon Pay, or PayPal. Please know that processing may take approximately 5 weeks.

See Passport Renewal Fees.

Appointments & Locations

Schedule An Appointment

Please arrive on time for your appointment. If you are 15 minutes delayed, you will be denied access to the Embassy. Please reschedule your appointment if you cannot attend it.

Security Information

Do not bring any electronic devices, luggage, back packs, or bags of any kind to the interview. You will not be allowed to enter with them and there is no place to store them.
Only applicants with interview appointments can enter – friends, family, lawyers, etc. will not be allowed in.
Allow several hours for the interview process.

Other Information

Passport Pick-up Hours
(No appointment required for pick-ups)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Contact Information: uscitizenbrussels@state.gov.

Please note the U.S. Embassy is unable to answer routine passport questions or schedule appointments by phone.

Reasonable Accommodation

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 require a private appointment due to a medical condition or disability, we may schedule an alternative time for you to come in for your interview.
- If you or your child has special needs that requires a private appointment in a quiet space without distractions, we may schedule an alternative time for you or your family to come in for your interview.
- If you are unable to speak, you may be allowed to respond to questions in an agreed-upon nonverbal manner such as using pen and paper.
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may bring a sign language interpreter to translate during the interview if needed.
- If you have low vision, we may provide you with communications in large print.

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.

Interview waivers are only granted in extreme situations, such as having a medical condition that requires flying in an air ambulance.

The Consular Section waiting room is wheelchair-accessible. Please note that restrooms are not wheelchair-accessible.

Aide D’Urgence

U.S. Citizens with Emergencies

Please call: 216 8000

Outside of Office Hours, contact: 216 8000

Outside of Mexico: [011](591-2) 216-8000

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