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First U.S. Passport Applications

First U.S. Passport Application for Persons Born in Iran

The Foreign Interests Section of the Embassy of Switzerland can only process limited validity first-time U.S. passport applications for persons born in Iran.   

Please note that in addition to completing Form DS-11 – Application for a U.S. Passport, the U.S. citizen parent(s) must also complete Form DS-5507 – Affidavit of Physical Presence, Parentage, and Support and submit supporting evidence of physical presence in the United States prior to the applicant’s birth                    

  • In the application form, under mailing address, the applicant's address in Iran must be written.
  • Do not sign and date the application form until being asked by the passport officer.
  • Print the application form in separate sheets and do not staple the pages.
  • Do not staple or glue the passport picture to the form.
  • Fees are only payable in Rials by Iranian bank card.

First U.S. Passport Application For Persons Born In the U.S. (Under 18 years old only)

The Foreign Interests Section of the Embassy of Switzerland can only process limited validity first-time U.S. passports for applicant's under the age of 18 who were born in the U.S. Applicant''s over the age of 18 who were born in the U.S. must apply directly at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of Iran.

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Last update 05.11.2025