US Passport

U.S. PASSPORT PROCEDURE AND APPLICATION FORMS

Travel the World Visas can assist with expedite passport processing (within 5 business days)  Strictly by appointment only, please email us at brigitte@world-visa.com or or call 202-223-8822 for appointment.

To confirm your appointment, please complete and sign the Passport Services Reservation Form and send it back to Travel the World Visas by email at: brigitte@world-visa.com

NOTE: TRAVEL THE WORLD VISAS IS A REGISTERED PASSPORT AGENT ONLY AND WE ARE NOT PART OF THE PASSPORT AGENCY.  WE ASSIST CLIENTS FACILITATING APPLICATIONS TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

PROCEDURES/REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION (PASSPORT RENEWAL or SECOND PASSPORT APPLICATION):

1. U.S. Passport which was issued when you were at least 16 years old and was issued less than 15 years ago
2. One Passport Renewal Application Form (DS-82) completed and signed. Must have an Original Signature.  Handwritten DS-82 form is no longer accepted.
   NOTE: U.S. Passport Agency/Department of State REQUIRES that you fill out the DS82 application form online at https://pptform.state.gov/FraudAbuseNotice.aspx?form=DS82. After you complete the form online, please print AND sign.  NOTE: On the “Mailing Address” line on the passport application, please type your home address where your passport will be mailed directly from the passport agency.  If your application is rejected for whatever reason, please make sure to immediately contact Travel the World Visas.
   
3. Two recent original passport size photographs (2” x 2”) on a white background (click here for the regulations for acceptable passport-type photograph)
4. Statement Requesting for a Second (2nd Passport) – Applicable for applicant applying for a Second (2nd) passport
5. Signed letter of authorization. Must have an Original Signature (wet signature). NOTE: Digital or Electronic signature is NOT acceptable.
6. Travel the World Visas Service Order Form
7. Government fee: (NOTE: Our company can issue check to the Passport Agency)
   $209.53 Check or Money Order Payable to “Department of State” (Passport Book) – applicable for passport renewal OR for a second (2nd) passport
   OR
   $239.53 Check or Money Order Payable to “Department of State” (Passport Book and Card) – applicable for passport renewal only.  NOTE: Passport book and card is processed and sent separately
8. If you changed your name since your last passport was issued, please provide the original or certified true copy of the document showing the name change (example: Marriage License, Court Order, etc.)

Fee Information

Service Fee:

$650.00/person – 5 Business Days
$435.00/person – 7 to 10 Business Days Processing
$185.00/person – 3 to 4 weeks
$135.00/person – 6 weeks

Return Mail Fee

$48.00 (1-3 passports) Overnight Delivery
$40.00 (1-3 passports) 2-Day Delivery
$85.00 (1-3 passports) Saturday Delivery

For Alaska and Hawaii, please add $25.00 on the Return Mail Fee

SELECT APPLICABLE LINK(S):

Applicants Age 15 & Under New Passport
Applicants Age 16 & Over New Passport
Applicants Age 15 & Under Lost or Stolen Passport
Applicants Age 16 & Over Lost or Stolen Passport
Passport Renewal
Passport Additional Pages
Passport Name Change
Second Passport
Extension of Validity of a Second Passport
Extension of Validity of a Replacement of Lost Passport
Replacement of a Mutilated Passport
Correction of Inaccurate Data

Two (2) Types of Travel Documents for U.S. Citizens:

• U.S. Passport Book – valid for travel by air, sea and land
• U.S. Passport Card – Not for travel by air. Valid for land and sea crossing between the USA and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean

What is a “passport”?

A passport is an internationally recognized travel document attesting to the identity and nationality of the bearer. It is issued by a government to its citizens or subjects, and entitles the bearer to protection by his/her own country when traveling abroad. Although, this does not preclude another country from making their own visa requirements.

A passport is not recognized as a valid travel document until it is SIGNED by the bearer.

For persons 16 years of age and older, a US passport is usually valid for ten years from the date of issue. Otherwise, it is valid for five years.

Before you travel, please be sure to make a photocopy of your passport and leave it at home and take a second copy with you in case your passport is lost or stolen.

US passports are being issued for travel to all countries, but special permission is required from the U.S. State Department for travel to Cuba and Northern Korea.