American Samoan Diplomatic Passport Photo

Official Assignments and the U.S. Diplomatic Passport Portrait

For eligible official travel connected with American Samoa, the relevant diplomatic-passport framework is the U.S. Department of State’s special-issuance process. Residence in the territory does not itself establish eligibility for a diplomatic passport. The application must be tied to the qualifying official duties and coordinated through the responsible agency.

The State Department’s instructions require one passport photograph taken within the previous six months. When using form DS-11, applicants are told to leave the photograph unattached so the acceptance agent or passport employee can review and staple it. Preparing the print correctly is therefore part of assembling the application, rather than simply choosing a portrait already used for an official profile.

Read the photo requirements below alongside the linked U.S. photo guidance. A recent likeness, accurate framing, appropriate background and natural facial expression help the picture function as an identification image. Check photo quality before producing the requested prints, and avoid changing facial features to create a more polished appearance.

The agency handling the assignment should confirm the form, eligibility evidence and submission channel. Keep the requested identity documents with that paperwork. Our American Samoa page provides the American Samoa context, while the visa finder and embassy and consulate directory can support destination research. Any diplomatic visa or accreditation arrangements must be checked for the actual assignment; the passport photograph neither grants diplomatic status by itself nor replaces the receiving country’s entry procedure.