Passports, Visas & Consular Services
U.S. Department of State - Consular Affairs (State Dept)
Department of State
Issues U.S. passports to citizens and processes non-immigrant and immigrant visa applications worldwide through embassies and consulates. Publishes the monthly Visa Bulletin.
Direct Official Agency Access
Phone Hotline
1-877-487-2778 (National Passport Information Center)
Primary Domain
travel.state.gov
Online Services Portal
https://ceac.state.gov
Official Primary Services & Forms
Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC)
Form DS-160 / DS-260Complete online visa applications and track visa stamp processing status.
Access Official Service Portal →Monthly Official Visa Bulletin
Visa Bulletin ArchivePriority dates for family-sponsored and employment-based preference immigrants.
Access Official Service Portal →U.S. Passport Renewal & Application Portal
Form DS-82 / DS-11Routine, expedited, and urgent travel passport renewal procedures and photo guidelines.
Access Official Service Portal →