Complete the application by hand. Download the passport application form (DS-11) and instructions and complete the application by hand or go to a local passport acceptance point to obtain a copy to complete. Complete the online application. Use the Apply for a Passport Wizard to complete the application process step by step. Once you have completed the application, print it out to bring it to the passport acceptance point. Passport applications cannot be submitted online. For more information, see these passport FAQs. Note: Due to public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there are currently a very limited number of special measures for passports. Please note the updated changes to the passport application and renewal process due to the coronavirus pandemic.
You can now apply at a reception centre or renew it by mail, but unless there is a life-or-death emergency, you will experience delays in receiving your passport and returning your citizenship documents such as previous passports and birth and naturalization certificates. You can apply for both a passport book and a passport card at the same time on Form DS-11, but you will have to pay both fees. For more information, see Passport Card. I asked for both a passport booklet and a passport card: you can receive three separate shipments; one with your citizenship documents, one with your newly issued passport booklet and one with your newly issued passport card. You can wait 4 weeks after receiving your passport booklet before receiving a second and third mail with your passport card and citizenship documents. If you submit your application using Form DS-11, you are not authorized to submit your application by mail. You can submit your Form DS-82. In addition, the Department of State does not currently have the ability to submit your passport application online.
A passport card is more convenient and cheaper than a passport booklet, but it cannot be used for international air travel. When completing your child`s passport application, we recommend that you include your name in the “Supported” section of the “Mailing Address” section of Form DS-11. Note: Some documents, such as a U.S. birth certificate, indicate both U.S. citizenship and parental relationship. These documents must be originals or certified true copies (not photocopies). If you live outside of the United States or Canada: Contact your local U.S. embassy or consulate for information and forms on all passports requested abroad. If you are late in paying child support of $2,500 or more, you will not be able to get a U.S. passport. For more information, see Child Support and Getting a U.S. Passport.
If you are travelling in more than seven weeks, you can follow the regular application process and submit your application in person at a passport acceptance office. If you travel frequently, check the “52 pages” box at the top of your passport application to obtain a larger 52-page passport booklet. If a parent/guardian cannot accompany the child to apply for the passport, permission may be granted by completing Form DS-3053 “Consent Form”. You must submit the completed form with the child`s passport application. The parent who cannot walk with the child must: Personal documents – You must bring the following documents: To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect our employees and customers, we significantly reduced passport operations in March 2020. We have temporarily suspended expedited passport processing and limited service to emergencies, life and death. As global conditions change and U.S. states reopen, we are resuming operations in stages. We ask that you be patient while we process your request safely. If you have any questions about passports, visit the Department of Foreign Affairs website. Please note that passport operations continue to be impacted by COVID-19. And processing times change throughout the year.
Check passport status to see current processing times and more. You must present one of the following identification documents (ID) to the acceptor. The ID should easily identify you. The application process is the same for the passport booklet or card, even if you want both at the same time. You must appear in person to submit your application. Please contact your U.S. Embassy and Consulate to find out how to submit your documents, as processes vary. In Step 7, View Parental Consent on the Department of State`s Passport for Children Under 16 page, you will find forms and documents that you can provide. Watch this video to learn how to apply for your child`s U.S. in person. Pass! At your appointment, you will need to provide immediate proof of travel, expedited fees, and the items listed below to renew your passport. You must submit one of the following U.S.
citizenship documents for your child. Your proof must be an original or a certified physical copy. Photocopies and notarized copies will not be accepted. If you`re outside the U.S., ask your U.S. embassy or consulate what payment methods they can accept. This applies to passport renewals or applications for new passports. Passport application fees and fulfillment fees are non-refundable. They are collected and stored by law, even if no passport is issued.
If you do not wish to submit a photocopy of your proof of citizenship, you may submit a second certified copy of your proof of citizenship, which we will keep. If you do not submit a photocopy or a second certified copy of your proof of citizenship, the processing of your passport may be delayed. If any of these conditions apply, you will not be able to renew your passport. Instead, you must apply for a new passport in person using Form DS-11.