Military Courier System
To provide the extended American military community in Germany with the best passport service possible, the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt works closely with the Military Courier System. The Department of Defense developed this system in cooperation with the Department of State to assist its own American citizens posted overseas. (USAREUR Regulation 600-290, and USAFE Instruction 36-3101).

Apply for a Passport through your PSB/MSS (where you got your ID card)
To apply for a passport or a report of birth for your newborn child, please go to your Personnel Service Battalion (PSB) or Mission Supply Squadron (MSS) (where you got your military ID card) on base. The PSB/MSS will assist you in completing your forms and ensure that the proper documentation is attached for speedy processing. The PSB/MSS will forward the completed forms to the American Consulate General in Frankfurt. The Consulate will send your forms to the United States for processing. Turnaround time has averaged three weeks.

All Passports Must be Printed in the United States
As of April 8, 2002, all passports will be photo-digitized and will be printed at the National Passport Center (NPC) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. There are sound security reasons for changing to photo-digitized passports.
The United States Government wants to protect all American citizens overseas, especially our military staff and families, by ensuring that they have the most up-to-date secure travel documents.

Plan Ahead
Please plan ahead if you want a passport. Remember that no Consulate or Embassy overseas can give you a passport on the spot, except under special circumstances. We still have the authority to issue emergency or limited passports. These passports are for emergency purposes only, are limited to a maximum of one year, and cannot be extended. Even if you qualify for an emergency passport, you still must apply for a full validity passport that will be printed in the United States.

If you need further clarification, please contact your PSB/MSS on base. The PSB/MSS is in contact with the American Consulate in Frankfurt.
Additional information is available at www.usembassy.de.