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How to apply for a US Passport after Naturalization

After gaining U.S. citizenship through naturalization, you can apply for a U.S. passport. The process is only slightly different than if you were born an American citizen and applying for a passport.

Certificate of naturalization
Driver's license
2 color photographs
Fees

Instructions

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  Visit the U.S. Department of State website to get the proper form. You must fill out form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport. You can download the form at the State Department website.
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  Have two photographs taken to submit with the application for a passport. The photos must be 2 inches by 2 inches, be in color and be printed on photo quality paper. The State Department offers a tool to help you size and crop a photo on your own computer.
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  Present proof of citizenship with your application. While other forms of proof are usually acceptable, In the case of a naturalized citizen, your Naturalization Certificate is required.
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  Submit Form DS-11, the photos, the proof of citizenship and a copy of the proof for the State Department to keep on file along with the applicable fees.