U.S. EMBASSY informational MESSAGES

July 1, 2008

The following Notice Message is for maximum dissemination to U.S. Citizens.


SUBJECT: American Citizen Services Adopts Appointment System


Effective today, July 1, 2008, the American Citizen Services Unit is adopting an on-line appointment system for non-emergency services, including passport applications and renewals, registrations of births, and notary services. With this system we will be able to provide better service and reduce waiting times in the Embassy significantly. Appointments may now be booked on-line at our web site: http://madrid.usembassy.gov/cons/services.html

We will continue providing walk-in emergency replacement of lost/stolen passports where the applicant needs to travel within the next week. Applicants for emergency replacement passports will need to provide proof of the need to travel in the form of a ticket or other documentation.

American Citizen Services emergency telephone numbers:
- During business hours: 91-587-2240
- After hours: 91-587-2200

- Friday: Closed.