Diplomatic U.S. Passports


Diplomatic Passports are available to Members only for Diplomatic travel only. Diplomatic Passports expire with each Congress, but are valid for a total of 5 years (this means that you must renew your passport each Congress). There is no fee for an Diplomatic Passport.
  • If you do not currently have a current passport, complete the application DSP-11 and submit a certified copy of your birth certificate. Do not sign this application. The signature must be witnessed by a Passport Agent (available in B225 Longworth on a walk-in basis). If you have a Tourist Passport that was issued within the last 12 years, complete form DSP-82 and submit the Tourist Passport as birth evidence.
  • Enclose 2 identical passport photos...for Diplomatic Passports, the Sergeant-at-Arms ID office located in 321 Cannon will take your photos. Please bring a staff ID and be prepared to fill out a form indicating what the photos are to be used for.
  • If you are renewing your Diplomatic Passport, you will only need to complete your application DSP-82 and enclose your Expiring/Expired Passport (you must have this in order to use form DSP-82). If your Diplomatic passport was issued more than 5 years ago, you will need to enclose 2 identical photos for Diplomatic Passports, the Sergeant-at-Arms ID office located in 321 Cannon will take your photos. Please bring a staff ID and be prepared to fill out a form indicating what the photos are to be used for.
  • Place all of the above documents into a franked envelope and address it to: Passport Agency, 1111 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20515