Here are the steps for passport renewal:

Here are the steps for passport renewal:

Pay online according to the instructions.
Make sure to pay with a card that is in YOUR NAME

Ignore the date that it gives you. You can arrive at the consulate on any day now.

Make sure to arrive early on the day you are going (before 8 am) and bring all the required documents and passport photos.

Do this all well before you need your passport as it can take months to receive it!

Hope this helps someone

(Also you can t bring food or drinks inside so eat a big breakfast before going)