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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.
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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.
Information on requirements for U.S. passport applications.
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Learn about your destination and find out if you need a visa for travel outside the country.
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Check the status of a U.S. passport application.
Passport Travel Tips
Safeguard your Passport. You must present your passport to the Customs and Border Protection officer upon arrival in the United States. Carry your passport—do not pack it in your checked luggage. We recommend you make a copy of your passport and put it in a separate place as a safeguard in case it is lost or stolen.
Traveling with Children. All children, including infants, must have their own passport or Trusted Traveler Program for U.S. entry. Carry documents for traveling with minor children.
- If you are escorting a minor child without the parents, have a letter from both parents indicating that you have permission to travel with the minor.
- If the child is accompanied by only one parent, the parent should have a note from the child's other parent. For example, "I acknowledge that my wife/ husband is traveling out of the country with my son/ daughter. He/She/ has my permission to do so."
- If a single parent has sole custody, a copy of the court custody document can replace a letter from the other parent.
Western Hemispheric Travel Initiative
The Western Hemispheric Travel Initiative (WHTI) allows six types of acceptable documents required for travel in the Western Hemisphere, i.e., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America.
The goal of WHTI is to strengthen border security while facilitating entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate international travelers. WHTI makes the traveling process more efficient and convenient.
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Passport Acceptance Facility Search Page
Use this site to find the nearest acceptance facility where you can submit your U.S. passport application. Acceptance facilities include post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other local government offices which accept passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Search for facilities by zip code, state, or state/city. You can also find facilities which offer on-site photo services.
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- Find current processing times
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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 it changed or corrected, or what to do if it expires soon.
Renew early. Passport processing times vary. And some countries and airlines deny entry if your passport expires in less than 6 months.
Determine if you can renew your passport
If any of the following are true, you cannot renew your U.S. passport and must instead apply for a new passport in person using Form DS-11:
- Issued before your 16th birthday
- Issued more than 15 years ago
- Damaged, lost, or stolen. Learn how to report a lost or stolen passport.
- Issued in your previous name, and you do not have a legal document like a marriage license to prove your legal name change
If none of the above situations are true, you can renew your U.S. passport.
Can you renew an expired passport?
You can renew an expired passport, but only if it was issued within the last 15 years.
How to renew your passport and what documents you will need
You can renew your passport and/or passport card by mail. You may instead be able to renew them online during the limited beta release of the Online Passport Renewal System.
Because it can take up to three months to process your application, it is important to renew your passport before it expires. Check with the Department of State to find out the current processing times for passport renewals .
Renewing your passport by mail
Typically, you will need the following items to renew your passport or passport card by mail:
- You can fill out Form DS-82 online , or
- Download Form DS-82 [PDF, 1.3MB] and fill it out by hand, or
- Find your local passport acceptance facility or regional agency and pick up a copy.
- Passport photo
- Passport fee
- Your most recent passport - Your most recent passport will be mailed back to you separately after your new passport is mailed.
- Name change documentation, if necessary
Learn how to submit all your documentation and passport fees and where to mail them.
Renewing your passport online
You may be able to renew your passport book and/or card online. The Department of State's online system currently limits the hours it is available and the number of passport renewals it accepts each day.
Learn about the Online Passport Renewal System , including:
- Eligibility for renewing your passport book and/or card online
- How to create an online account
- What information and documents you will need to renew your passport online
If you need your passport quickly
Learn how and where to get your passport fast for emergency or urgent travel or to get expedited processing. The time it takes for each varies throughout the year, and there may be additional fees. Use the fee calculator or chart.
Check the status of your passport renewal
Learn how to check the status of your passport renewal online . Or check its status by phone (call wait times may be long).
If you need to change your name or correct your passport
After you receive your renewed passport, if you change your name or find an error, you will need to get an updated one to reflect the change. The process, cost, and forms you need depend on how long you have had your current passport. Follow the steps from the State Department to change your name or correct your passport.
If you are outside the U.S.
Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate near you to request a passport while outside the U.S.
If you need help with your passport application
If you have questions about your U.S. passport, the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) can help. Get contact information for NPIC and find out when to contact them based on when you are traveling.
Be aware of passport expiration rules for your destination
Some countries and airlines will not allow a U.S. passport holder to enter if their passport expires in less than 6 months.
Check your destination country's U.S. passport expiration rules on the Department of State's country information page .
- On the left, search for the country name in the "learn about your destination" box.
- On that country's page, look for "passport validity."
LAST UPDATED: June 26, 2024
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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 ...
If you have waited over two weeks since we mailed your passport, call us at 1-877-487-2778 (or 1-888-874-7793 if you are deaf or hard of hearing). We will help you complete a special form ... You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State.
A. Filter Countries. Apply for your First Adult Passport. Apply for a Child Under 16. Apply as a 16 or 17 Year Old. Get My Application Status. Get a Passport Card. Respond to a Letter or Email.
Enter info about your most recent passport. At this stage of the application, we check the passport (s) you are renewing against our records to see if you can renew online. Enter your information as it was printed on the passport you are renewing. Try again if you believe you should be eligible to renew online.
Lost or stolen passports. If your passport is lost or stolen you must report it to the State Department right away. How you replace it depends on if you are inside or outside the U.S. Find out how to apply for or renew a passport for an adult or a minor under 18. Know what to do if a passport is lost or stolen.
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. Travel.State.Gov. Travel.State.Gov.
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.
An official website of the United States government Here's how you know ... 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.
Getting a New Passport for a Child: You cannot renew a passport for a child under age 16.You must apply again in person using Form DS-11. Renewing a Passport Outside the United States: Learn how to renew your U.S. passport if you live in a foreign country.
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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. Open all. Apply for a U.S. Passport. Information on requirements for U.S. passport applications.
Use this site to find the nearest acceptance facility where you can submit your U.S. passport application. Acceptance facilities include post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other local government offices which accept passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Search for facilities by zip code, state, or ...
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Determine if you can renew your passport. If any of the following are true, you cannot renew your U.S. passport and must instead apply for a new passport in person using Form DS-11:. Issued before your 16th birthday; Issued more than 15 years ago; Damaged, lost, or stolen.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we'd like to know more about your visit today. ... Passports, travel and living abroad; Visas and immigration; Working, jobs and pensions; Government activity.
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Respond to a Letter or Email. 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.
Our passport agencies and centers:. Process all applications we receive from acceptance facilities and by mail, and; Serve customers by appointment only who have urgent travel to a foreign country in the next 14 calendar days, or need a foreign visa in the next 28 calendar days; The U.S. Department of State runs each passport agency and center.
You can also correct information in your passport or report it lost or stolen. Adult Applying in Person: If you already have a passport but you are not eligible to renew it, you must apply in person. Getting a New Passport for a Child: You cannot renew a passport for a child under age 16. You must apply again in person. Renew my Passport by Mail.
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Make an appointment at a passport agency or center. The date of the appointment must be within 14 calendar days of your international travel date. If you have not applied, make an appointment online. If you have already applied, call us at 1-877-487-2778 . We cannot guarantee an appointment will be available.
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To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must apply in person and submit both Form DS-11 and Form DS-64. 2. Statement of Consent for Issuing a Passport to a Child (DS-3053) Use if one parent or guardian cannot go with the child to apply in person for the child's passport. The parent or guardian should submit this special form with Form DS-11. 3.
You will receive your passport 1-2 days after we mail it. Do not submit a return envelope to us with postage pre-paid. We do not offer this service if you are applying for a passport card only. We send cards via USPS First Class Mail. File Search: $150.00 (if record issued before 1994)
This photo tool does not check the quality of your image. This tool is for cropping your photo only when you are applying or renewing using a paper form. Do not use this tool if you are renewing online. After you apply, a U.S. Department of State employee will review your photo and decide if we can accept your photo.
Travel.state.gov is the official website for U.S. citizens who want to travel abroad. Find information on visas, passports, health, safety, and more.
The card is for U.S. citizens who travel by land and sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and Caribbean countries. The card is not valid for international travel by air and is cheaper than the passport book. You can apply for either the book or card, or both documents. Steps to Apply for a Card. Applying for the first time: Apply in Person page.