U.S. Embassy Sarajevo
Consular Section
American Community Newsletter
Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 2008
************************************************************************** In this issue:
Change in passport regulations and fees ……………………………… page 1 Increase in non-immigrant visa fee ………………........................page 2 U.S. Tax Information ………………………….………………….............. page 2 Voting .……………………………………………………………………………… page 4 Elections Quiz…………………… ……………………………………………..page 6
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Contact Information and Operating Hours
Address: American Citizen Services Hours: Non-Immigrant Visa Hours: Immigrant Visa Hours: Tel: Fax: E-mail: E-mail: Alipaina 43, 71000 Sarajevo Monday-Friday 14:00-15:30 and Friday 8:00-10:30
It is always preferable to call for an appointment!
By appointment through Visa Information Service at (387) 33 295 375 Tuesday and Thursday 8:00-11:30 (387) 33 445 700 ACS Ext. 2210, 2337. 2130 NIV ext. 2241, 2466. 2484. 2499 IV ext. 2453
(387) 33 221 837 rws@state.gov (for registration) IVConsularSarajevo@state.gov (for immigrant visa questions)
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Change in Passport Regualtions as of February 1, 2008
Increase in U.S. Passport Fees and New Parental Signature Requirements for U.S. Minors
On February 1, 2008, the U.S. Government increased its fees for certain U.S. citizen passport services. For adult applicants renewing a passport, the total fee increased to $75. For firsttime applicants age 16 and over, the total fee increased to $100. The fee for minors under 16 years of age is $85. Effective February 1, 2008, passport applicants who are U.S. citizen minors under the age of 16 must appear personally with their parents to establish identity, proof of citizenship and proof of relationship. For parental application permission, both parents must appear together and sign; one parent may appear to sign and submit the other parent's notarized

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