Getting or Renewing a U.S. Passport

Xổ số miền bắc 2Please 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

Xổ số miền bắc 2Depending on where you are traveling outside of the U.S., you will need to determine if you need a .

• A 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

Xổ số miền bắc 2The 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

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Contact 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 form until you are instructed to do so in front of a passport designated official you will meet when applying in person.

•  - You’ll need to bring all of the following:

  • An original proof of citizenship document

  • An acceptable photo ID document

  • Xổ số miền bắc 2A photocopy of the front and back of the citizenship document and photo ID document

• Passport photo - Follow the .

• PaymentXổ số miền bắc 2 - Calculate your .

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Every 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:

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Issued before your 16th birthday

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Issued 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 Xổ số miền bắc 2National 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.

  • At 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 Canada: Contact the near you for information and forms on all .

Items You Need to Renew Your Passport

• Application formXổ số miền bắc 2 - 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 photoXổ số miền bắc 2 - Follow the .

• Payment - Include your .

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• If your name has changedXổ số miền bắc 2, you’ll need a .

Xổ số miền bắc 2The 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.

• Check 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.

• If you travel frequently, check the “52 page” box at the top of your passport application to receive a larger passport book with 52 pages.

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Under normal conditions:

You can request and if you're:

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Traveling 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).

Follow these steps for an expedited service request in person:

1. Make an appointment with. Make the appointment through the National Passport Information Center.Xổ số miền bắc 2 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

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Request expedited service in person at a near you

   Expedited service costs an extraXổ số miền bắc 2 $60, plus any delivery costs.

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

Xổ số miền bắc 23. 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: 

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Be 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 

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Attend 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.  

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Find out how to protect your child if they have, or may have, dual nationality. 

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vary throughout the year. But, there is a way to get a . You can online 7-10 days after applying.

Xổ số miền bắc 2If you have questions about passports, please contact the .

 

If you are outside the U.S., ask your what .  This applies to passport renewals or applications for new passports.

Xổ số miền bắc 2Last Updated: October 2, 2020