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Spanish Passport Renewal in USA 2026 (MAEC, Consular Registration & Appointments)

Country-specific renewal information, document guidance, fees, processing considerations, and U.S.-based consular submission information.

Consular Authority Info

Official Processing Authority:Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación (MAEC) / Embassy and Consulates General of Spain in the United States

2026 Official Consular Fee Schedule

Applicant Category / AgeConsular Fee (USD)Passport Booklet ValidityBiometrics Captured
Adult (Age 30 and older)$35.00 USD10 YearsFingerprints (12+) & Signature (14+)
Youth / Young Adult (Ages 5 to 29)$35.00 USD5 YearsFingerprints (12+) & Signature (14+)
Child / Infant (Under 5 years)$35.00 USD2 YearsExempt from fingerprints & signature

• Official Fee: $35.00 USD across all U.S. Spanish Consulates General.
• Payment Methods by Post: Washington (Cash/Card/Money Order); New York & Houston (USPS Money Order only); Miami (Money Order).
• Photo Standards: 32 x 26 mm (standard) or 2 x 2 inches (accepted in U.S. missions) on plain white background.

🚀 Step-by-Step Application Process

1
Confirm Jurisdictional Spanish ConsulateLocate the Spanish Embassy in Washington, DC or Consulate General (NY, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Houston, LA, SF, San Juan) serving your state.
2
Verify Matrícula Consular StatusEnsure you are registered as a resident in the Registro de Matrícula Consular (RMC) for your current U.S. residential address.
3
Book Passport AppointmentFollow your consulate's appointment process (e.g. email emb.washington.pas@maec.es for Washington or online portal for NY/Miami/Houston).
4
Prepare Compliant PhotographObtain one recent color photo (32 x 26 mm or standard U.S. 2x2 inches) on a plain white background.
5
Gather Required DocumentsPrepare your previous passport, DNI (if held), proof of U.S. status/address, and exact consular fee.
6
Obtain Exact PaymentPrepare $35.00 USD according to the local consulate's rule (USPS Money Order for NY/Houston; Cash/Card/Money Order for DC).
7
Attend In-Person AppointmentSubmit application in person. Fingerprints (for ages 12+) and digital signature (for ages 14+) are captured on-site.
8
Track Progress on SuTrámiteConsularUse the dossier code on your receipt to check production status online at sutramiteconsular.maec.es.
9
Collect New PassportPick up your new passport during open collection hours (or receive via trackable postal return where arranged); old booklet is cancelled and returned.

📋 Document Checklist

The following documents are required for this country's renewal application. Confirm specific requirements before submitting originals.

Spanish Passport Application Form (Mandatory)Completed official application form (Solicitud de Pasaporte Ordinario).
Previous Spanish Passport (Mandatory)Original previous passport plus one photocopy of the biographical page.
Spanish National ID Card (DNI) (If Held)Original in-force DNI card (if held) plus photocopy.
One Recent Color Photograph (Mandatory)32 x 26 mm standard Spanish size (or 2 x 2 inches accepted in USA), plain white background, sharp focus.
Proof of U.S. Residence & Consular District (Mandatory)Valid Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), valid U.S. visa, or U.S. driver's license / state ID showing current residential address.
Consular Registration (Registro de Matrícula Consular) (Mandatory)Registration as a resident in the jurisdictional Spanish consular district (can be completed concurrently).
Literal Birth Certificate (Certificado Literal de Nacimiento) (Only If Expired 3+ Years or No DNI/Passport)Special birth certificate issued specifically for passport purposes within the past 6 months (only if previous passport expired 3+ years ago or no DNI is held).

Spain Consular Posts & Jurisdiction

Applicants must apply through the Spanish Embassy or Consulate General having jurisdiction over their U.S. residence.

Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC (DC, MD, VA, WV, NC)
Consulate General of Spain in New York (NY, NJ, CT, PA, DE)
Consulate General of Spain in Boston (MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Consulate General of Spain in Chicago (IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, OH, WI)
Consulate General of Spain in Miami (FL, GA, SC)
Consulate General of Spain in Houston (TX, AL, AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TN)
Consulate General of Spain in Los Angeles (Southern CA, AZ, CO, UT)
Consulate General of Spain in San Francisco (Northern CA, AK, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA, WY, Pacific Territories)
Consulate General of Spain in San Juan (Puerto Rico, USVI, Culebra, Vieques)
Critical Consular Guidelines & Warnings
  • Official 2026 consular fee is $35.00 USD across all U.S. Spanish consular posts — avoid outdated $33 or €30 conversions.
  • Appointment booking is 100% FREE; Washington DC requires appointment requests via email to emb.washington.pas@maec.es.
  • Fingerprints are mandatory for all applicants over 12 years old; digital signatures are captured for applicants over 14.
  • Spanish passport validity: 10 years (ages 30+), 5 years (ages 5 to 29), and 2 years (children under 5).
  • Literal Birth Certificate (Certificado Literal de Nacimiento para pasaporte) is only needed if previous passport expired 3+ years ago and no valid DNI is held.
  • Payment methods vary: New York and Houston require an exact USPS Money Order; Washington accepts cash, card, or Money Order.
  • Naturalized U.S. citizens may need to show proof of conservation of Spanish nationality.
Safe Filing Guidelines

Before submitting a physical passport, keep secure copies of your passport identification page, relevant U.S. immigration documents and any visa pages that you may need for your records.

Use only the payment method, payee name and payment instructions specified by the issuing government's official embassy, consulate or authorized service provider for the particular application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The current standard passport fee published by Spanish consular posts in the USA is $35.00 USD. Payment methods depend on the consulate: New York and Houston require a USPS Money Order, while Washington accepts Cash, Credit/Debit Card, or Money Order.

Yes. Spanish citizens resident in the United States should be registered in the Registro de Matrícula Consular (RMC) for their consular district. If you have moved, you should update your address with the consulate.

No. Routine Spanish passport applications require an in-person appointment at the Spanish Embassy or Consulate General because biometric fingerprints (for ages 12+) and digital signatures (for ages 14+) must be captured electronically on-site.

Most Spanish consulates in the USA publish an average turnaround of approximately 3 weeks. Passports are manufactured centrally by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (FNMT) in Madrid and dispatched to the USA via secure diplomatic pouch.

The standard Spanish passport photo dimension is 32 x 26 mm, recent, in color on a plain white background. However, current U.S. Spanish consular guidance also explicitly accepts standard U.S. 2 x 2 inch passport photographs.

Not for routine renewals where you present your current/recently expired passport or valid DNI. A special Literal Birth Certificate (issued within the last 6 months specifically for passport issuance) is only required if your previous passport expired more than 3 years ago and you do not possess a valid DNI.

Have questions about valid U.S. visas in expired passports, postal safety, or state DMV rules?

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Guide At-A-Glance
Listed Fees$35.00 USD (Adult & Minor Ordinary Passport)
Listed Processing TimeApproximately 3 weeks at many U.S. Spanish consular posts
Listed Submission MethodEmbassy and Consulates General of Spain in the USA
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