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Preferred application form format: Email scanned PDFs to TunisACSAppointments@state.gov
The American Citizen Services (ACS) office of the Consular Section at U.S. Embassy Tunis accepts payment in cash or credit card, in US dollars or Tunisian Dinars. The Consular Section does not accept personal checks nor Libyan dinar for payment of any consular fees.
The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli remains closed. U.S. citizens in Libya who seek to apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, U.S. passport, or other routine service should follow the instructions on the U.S. Embassy Tunis website for scheduling an appointment, and review information for documentary requirements for each service, and associated fees. Please note that we do not accept walk-in appointments.
We serve U.S. citizens intending international travel through passport issuance, while protecting the integrity of the U.S. passport as proof of U.S. citizenship at home and around the world.
One of the primary functions of the Passport/Citizenship Unit is to provide information and guidance on citizenship questions. For additional information about passports, see this page.
For non-emergency issues and questions, please email LibyaACS@state.gov In an emergency, please contact the U.S. Embassy Tunis via the main switchboard at +216 71-107-000.
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: 216 (71) 107-000
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 216 (58) 575-409 or 216 (71) 107-000
Outside of Libya: 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
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