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  1. U.S. passports

    Apply for a new adult passport. You need a passport to travel to most countries outside the U.S. Learn how to apply for a passport in person, check your application status, and get it changed or corrected. Renew an adult passport. Find out if you can renew your passport or need a new one. Learn how to renew your passport by mail or online, get ...

  2. Passport Forms

    Form Finder -- Passport Forms. If you are applying for a U.S. passport, use the Passport Form Filler to fill out our primary forms (DS-11, DS-82, DS-5504, and DS-64) online and print them. The Form Filler will save you time and reduce the chance of errors on your form. ... (PDF) Special Issuance Passport Application No-Fee Transmittal: DS:

  3. Passport Application & Passport Renewal

    Step 2: Prepare Your Application Package. Apply early for renewals as many countries require that passports be valid for at least 6 months after you enter their country. Learn how to properly prepare your application package and include all the necessary documents so your passport is processed on time. Show More.

  4. Apply for a new adult passport

    There are 4 things you will need to apply for and get your U.S. passport. Application - You will need Form DS-11. Find your local passport acceptance facility or regional agency and pick up Form DS-11. Do not sign Form DS-11 until you are at your appointment and the passport acceptance official tells you to do so.

  5. Passport Forms

    Primary Application Forms for a U.S. Passport. 1. Application For A U.S. Passport (DS-11) . You should complete this form if you're applying for the first time, you're applying for your child who is under age 16, or you don't meet our requirements to renew your passport.Print the form but do not sign it until you are asked to do so.

  6. PDF U .S. Dep artm en t of State AP P L IC AT IO N F OR A U.S . PAS S P O RT

    888-874-7793) or [email protected] A. ELIGIBILITY TO USE THIS FORMThis form is used to apply for a U.S. passport book and/or card in person at an acceptance facility, a passport agency (by appoint. ent only), or a U.S. embassy, consulate, or consular agency (if abroad). The U.S. passport is a travel document attesting to on.

  7. Respond to a Passport Letter or Email

    Email updates will help you know when we need more information from you. If you get a letter or email, you will get one of two status updates from us: Additional Information Needed: This update is available on the date we send you a letter and/or email. Follow the instructions in the letter and this page. You must respond within 90 days.

  8. Prepare to Apply for a Passport Homepage

    Prepare to Apply. Learn about the steps for how to apply for or renew your U.S. passport. Fill Out Your Form and Print It. Get Processing Times. Cost of your Passport. How to Submit a Good Photo. Get Evidence of U.S. Citizenship. Show us your Photo ID.

  9. The Definitive U.S. Passport Application Guide for First Timers

    The expedited fee can reduce the time to 7 to 9 weeks. Using a passport agency can take up to 3 days. The current U.S. passport application fee is $130 for the passport book and $30 for the passport card. Both carry a $35 execution fee, though you can get them both simultaneously and only pay the $35 fee once.

  10. Apply for a U.S. Passport

    Apply for a U.S. Passport. DHS provides information on the passport application process, obtaining a visa, border crossing documents, and general travel tips. U.S. Citizens must get a passport issued by the U.S. Department of State to travel overseas.

  11. U.S. Passports

    Learn how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport, including eligibility and appointment scheduling.

  12. Application for U.S. Passport

    Check Application Status: Visit passportstatus.state.gov 14 business days after you apply. Ask Questions About Your Application: Call 1-877-487-2778 ( 1-888-874-7793 for TDD/TTY) or email [email protected]. Report Technical Problems with this Form Filler: Email [email protected] (do not use for customer service issues).

  13. Passport Application System

    Check Application Status: Visit passportstatus.state.gov 14 business days after you apply. Ask Questions About Your Application: Call 1-877-487-2778 ( 1-888-874-7793 for TDD/TTY) or email [email protected]. Report Technical Problems with this Form Filler: Email [email protected] (do not use for customer service issues).

  14. How to Apply for a Passport (with Pictures)

    Apply for a UK passport. Pick up a passport application form at your local post office for a UK passport. You can also complete the initial application online. [11] Plan to submit your application four or more weeks in advance of overseas travel. Fill out the passport application with ink and capital letters.

  15. Checklist of General Requirements for US Passports

    General Requirements for US Passports. Proof of US Citizenship - If you have a valid or recently expired US passport, this is your proof of citizenship. Other proofs of citizenship include birth certificates and US naturalization certificates. Proof of Identity - You'll verify your identity by showing a document like your valid driver's ...

  16. Apply for your First Passport as an Adult

    Apply for your First Adult Passport. Follow these steps to apply and track your status: Confirm you meet the requirements. Fill out your form online and print it. Get evidence of U.S. citizenship (and a photocopy) Get a photo ID (and a photocopy) Determine special circumstances. Provide a photo.

  17. PDF Statement of Consent: Issuance of A U.s. Passport to A Child

    of a passport to an applicant who is 16 or 17 years of age. In many cases, the passport authorizing officer may be able to ascertain parental awareness of the application by virtue of the parent's presence when the minor submits the application or a signed note from the parent or proof the parent is paying the application fees.

  18. Form DS-82: Avoid Common Passport Renewal Mistakes

    How to Determine if Form DS-82 is the Passport Application for You. Not every passport applicant can use Form DS-82. Applicants must meet specific conditions to use the form for a renewal. Eligibility Criteria: You are in possession of your most recent passport. If your passport is lost or stolen, you must apply for a new passport using Form DS ...

  19. Get a passport for a minor under 18

    All children under 16 must appear in person to apply. A parent (preferably both) must be present and must sign the passport application. Follow the step-by-step process for children under 16 from the State Department to ensure you have the proper forms and documents. One step will help you determine the passport fee.

  20. Request Letter for Issuance of NOC for Applying Passport

    Request Letter for Issuance of NOC for Applying Passport - Sample Letter Regarding No Objection Certificate for Passport Applicaton When drafting a request letter for the issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for passport application, clarity and politeness are key. Clearly state your name, department, designation, and employee ID.

  21. How to Renew Your US Passport Online

    A limited number of people can apply for US passport renewals each day. ... Hit the blue Start button at the bottom of the page to begin the application. If the online passport renewal application ...

  22. U.S. Passports

    Routine: 6-8 weeks* Expedited: 2-3 weeks and an extra $60* *Consider the total time it will take to get a passport when you are booking travel. Processing times only include the time your application is at a passport agency or center.. It may take up to 2 weeks for applications to arrive at a passport agency or center. It may take up to 2 weeks for you to receive a completed passport after we ...

  23. You Can Finally Renew Your Passport Online—Here's How

    To get your first passport, you have to apply and schedule an in-person appointment with the Department of State. The passport you're renewing needs to have been issued between 2009 and 2015.

  24. Frequently Asked Questions about Passport Services

    If your passport is damaged, apply for a new passport. Replace your passport if there is: Water damage; ... We sent you a letter or email because we need more information from you to continue processing your passport. ... your passport application will be delayed and your application may be denied. You will also be subject to a $500 penalty ...

  25. When should you get your passport? Plan ahead and prepare for delays

    If you need a new passport, and are not eligible to renew an old one, you will need to apply for a passport in person at a passport acceptance facility or a regional passport agency with a DS-11 ...

  26. How to Renew Passports Online as State Department Launches ...

    The U.S. State Department has launched a way to renew passports online for the first time since 2022—and it may be here to stay. ... eligible American citizens to start their application at 1 p ...

  27. Employer's guide to right to work checks: 21 June 2024 (accessible

    A concession to the Ukraine Schemes was introduced on 15 March 2022, which allowed those with a valid Ukrainian passport to submit an application, without attending an overseas Visa Application ...

  28. Requirements for Chinese Visa Application (Updated in May, 2024)

    After completing the online application, applicants need to submit the following documents to the Chinese Embassy in person. 1) Visa Application Form and Confirmation Form of Online Visa Application. 2) Passport. Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of bio-data page of the passport.

  29. Apply for a Child's U.S. Passport

    Apply for a Child Under 16. Both parents or guardians must approve that we can issue a passport to a child, and go with the child to apply in person. If one or both parents or guardians cannot apply with their child, you will need to show us more documents. You cannot renew your child's passport using Form DS-82.

  30. Renew my Passport by Mail

    Use Form DS-82 to apply for your first passport book if you only have a passport card, or to apply for your first passport card if you only have a passport book. If you travel many times each year, get a larger passport book with more visa pages, at no extra cost. Check the 'large book' box at the top of the DS-82.