Getting or Renewing a U.S. Passport

Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtPlease note updated changes to the passport application and renewal process due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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U.S. Passport Eligibility

To have a U.S. passport, you need to be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization or be a .

Passport Book and Passport Card

Depending on where you are traveling outside of the U.S., you will need to determine if you need a .

• Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtA passport book is required for all international travel by air.

• To enter the United States at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, you can use a passport book or a passport card.

• A passport card is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book, but it cannot be used for international travel by air.

How to Apply for a U.S. Passport

Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtThe application process is the same for either the passport book or card, even if you want both at the same time. You have to go in person to present your application.

From Within the United States

• If you need to get a passport in three weeks or less, you will need an expedited process. To find out where you need to go and what additional fees you’ll pay, follow the steps to get a passport quickly.

• If you will be traveling in more than three weeks, you can follow the regular application process and apply in person at a .

From Outside the United States

• Contact the  near you for information and forms to 

Items You Need to Apply for a U.S. Passport

• Application Form - To complete the application for a passport book, card, or both together, first do one of the following:

  • Fill out the application online. Use the  to step through the process of filling out the application. When you’ve completed the application, print it out to take to the passport acceptance facility. Passport applications cannot be submitted online.

  • Fill out the application by hand. Download the  and complete the application by hand, or go to a  to get a copy to fill out.

    • Whether you fill it out online or by hand, it is important that you do not sign the formKết quả xổ số hôm nay tốt until you are instructed to do so in front of a passport designated official you will meet when applying in person.

• Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốt - You’ll need to bring all of the following:

  • Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtAn original proof of citizenship document

  • An acceptable photo ID document

  • Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtA photocopy of the front and back of the citizenship document and photo ID document

• Passport photoKết quả xổ số hôm nay tốt - Follow the .

• Payment - Calculate your .

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Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtEvery person, regardless of age, must have their own passport to travel internationally by air.

Eligibility to Renew a U.S. Passport

To have a U.S. passport, you need to be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization or be a .

You can renew your current or expired U.S. passport unless your passport was:

• Issued before your 16th birthday

• Issued 15 or more years ago

• Damaged,

• Issued in your previous name and you don’t have a legal document like a marriage license to prove your legal name change

If any of these are true, you cannot renew your passport. Instead, you must apply for a using form DS-11.

How to Renew Your Passport

• If you need to get a passport quickly--in three weeks or less--you will need to have your passport renewal expedited and pay additional fees.

  • Call the National Passport Information Center to make an appointment at a  . There are two options for getting an appointment:

    • For an automated appointment system available 24 hours a day, call 1-877-487-2778; TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793.

    • OR use the.

  • Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtAt your appointment, you’ll need to provide proof of immediate travel, an expedited fee, and the items listed below to renew your passport.

• If you will be traveling in more than three weeks, you can submit an application by .

If you live outside the U.S. or CanadaKết quả xổ số hôm nay tốt: Contact the near you for information and forms on all .

Items You Need to Renew Your Passport

• Application form - Use the renewal application . You can print it and fill it out by hand, or use the to complete the form online and print it out. While applications can be filled out online, they cannot be submitted online. You can also get a DS-82 form at a local passport acceptance facility or regional agency.

• Passport photo - Follow the .

• Payment - Include your .

• Your most .

• If your name has changedKết quả xổ số hôm nay tốt, you’ll need a .

The Passport Services Office returns the official documents you submit as supporting documentation.

Tips on When to Renew Your Passport

• Renew your passport approximately nine months before it expires.

• Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtCheck the expiration date because certain countries require passports to remain valid for up to 6 months after travel. Also, some airlines do not allow you to board if you don't meet this requirement.

• Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtIf you travel frequently, check the “52 page” box at the top of your passport application to receive a larger passport book with 52 pages.

Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtFor more information, . 

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Under normal conditions:

You can request and if you're:

• Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtTraveling in 24-48 hours. This is only in an emergency such as a serious illness, injury, or death in your immediate family.

• Traveling within 2-3 weeks. You must have proof of immediate international travel (for example, purchased airline or cruise tickets).

Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtFollow these steps for an expedited service request in person:

1. Make an appointment with. Make the appointment through the National Passport Information Center.Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốt You can either:

• Call the 24-hour automated appointment system at 1-877-487-2778; TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793 or

• Use the State Department's  At your passport agency appointment, submit your application in person. 

2. If your trip is not within 2-3 weeks, but you need your passport sooner than the normal 6-8 weeks, you can request expedited service.

•  or

• Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtRequest expedited service in person at a near you

   Expedited service costs an extra $60, plus any delivery costs.

Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốt   Call the 24-hour automated appointment system at 1-877-487-2778; TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793 or use the State Department's .

3. At your passport agency appointment, submit your application in person. 

• If your trip is not within 2-3 weeks, but you need your U.S. passport more quickly than the normal processing period of 6 to 8 weeks, you can or in person at a near you. 
• In addition to the regular passport application costs, the expedited service will cost an extra $60, plus any delivery costs.

need parental consent and their parents must: 

• Be present with their children 

• Co-sign the application

  can do it by themselves if they have their own identification documents. A parent will need to do one of the following: 

• Provide a signed, notarized statement saying they know that their child is seeking a passport or 

• Attend the appointment with them 

If you're living overseas, contact a  or consulate in the country you're in for information on how to apply for your child's passport.

Protections for Children in Custody Disputes 

If you think your child has been abducted internationally, call the Department of  State at 1-888-407-4747. Ask to speak to a prevention officer.

The Department of State has other resources to help . 

• Learn about the  and how to enroll your kids.  

• Find out how to protect your child if they have, or may have, dual nationality. 

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Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốt vary throughout the year. But, there is a way to get a . You can online 7-10 days after applying.

If you have questions about passports, please contact the .

 

Kết quả xổ số hôm nay tốtIf you are outside the U.S., ask your what .  This applies to passport renewals or applications for new passports.

Last Updated: October 2, 2020