Short (abstract) versions of Texas birth certificates that are missing the capital letter "I" after the date filed will not be acceptable for passport purposes. Abstracts from California are not accepted by the U.S. Department of State.
Certified birth certificates from Puerto Rico that meet all of the aforementioned requirements are only acceptable if they have been issued after June 2010.
Proof of Identity
A valid state or federally issued picture ID such as driver's license, ID card, military ID, passport book or card.
DS-11 Form Options (Application for a U.S. Passport)
A completed passport application (form DS-11) for both first time and renewal in-person applicants. This form is available in our office or at the US Department of State website. Please complete this form online and bring it with you to our office to save time
- The only application our office can process is the form DS-11.
- If you are printing the DS-11 at home, please make sure the form prints on two separate pages – not front and back.
- If you are eligible to renew through the mail (using the form DS-82) please confirm eligibility and follow the US Department of State website to submit the application on your own. **We cannot mail this form for you.**
Passport Photos
US Passport size: 51mm x 51mm/2" x 2". Don’t worry about getting your photo done somewhere else as we provide passport and visa photo services.
Payment
Payment must be made by a check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. For further questions, please refer to the US Department of State website.
You need to upload documents (e.g. candidate’s passport page showing personal particulars) when submitting an Employment Pass application.
Documents required:
- Personal particulars page of candidate’s passport.
If the candidate’s name on the passport differs from that on their other documents, please also upload an explanation letter and supporting documents (e.g. deed poll). - Company’s latest business profile or instant information registered with ACRA.
If the institution is not found in the application form's drop-down list, you need to upload the following additional documents:
Diploma and above qualifications from Documents requiredChina- Education certificate
- Verification proof from one of these sources:
- Center for Student Services and Development (CSSD)
- Background screening companies
- Education certificate
- Verification proof from a background screening company
- Transcripts or marksheets for all semesters stating the college attended
- Education certificate
- Verification proof from a background screening company
We may ask for other documents when we review the application. For example, documents to prove that salary declared will be paid.
For non-English documents, you must upload the original document together with an English translation as 1 file. The translation can be done by a translation service provider.
Verification proof requirements
Employers are responsible for ensuring that their candidates’ qualifications are genuine and were awarded by accredited institutions.
If you’re asked for a verification proof, it must meet these requirements.
Educational certificates certified by a notary public are not accepted as a form of verification proof.
You need to upload additional documents for the following:
For healthcare professionals, lawyers, football players or coachesShow
You need supporting documents from the respective professional bodies:
OccupationProfessional bodyDentistSingapore Dental CouncilDiagnostic radiographerAllied Health Professions CouncilDoctorSingapore Medical CouncilEmergency medical technicianUnit for Prehospital Emergency CareFootball player or coachSport SingaporeLawyerLegal Services Regulatory AuthorityNurseSingapore Nursing BoardOccupational therapistAllied Health Professions CouncilParamedicUnit for Prehospital Emergency CarePharmacistSingapore Pharmacy CouncilPhysiotherapistAllied Health Professions CouncilRadiation therapistAllied Health Professions CouncilSpeech therapistAllied Health Professions CouncilTCM practitionerTraditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners BoardFor employees in a food establishmentShow
A copy of the foodshop licence issued by Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
If you have a new establishment and don't have the licence yet, you can submit a copy of the “Application for Foodshop Licence” letter issued to you by SFA.