Processing of passports is done at the national passport center in the united states and may take up to 23 weeks. Us passport 52 page book, infographic showing the steps to renew or apply for a u. Unless you have a lifeordeath emergency, please consider waiting to apply until we resume normal operations. Us passport book us passport book and us passport card book specifications. If youve never had a passport or you are applying for your child under age 16, learn more about how to apply in person.
For passport renewal ds82, newfirst time passport ds11, or corrections, name change within 1 year of passport issuance, and limited passport holders ds5504, fill outthe required application online, and towards the end of the application, choose passport book, and check the 52 page book option. If you dont check this box on your next passport application, youre losing money. Can i drop off a passport application on behalf of another person. Beginning january 1, 2016, applicants in need of additional pages in their valid passports must obtain a. The last item on the first page is a space to input name change information if it applies to you. You will need to specify that you are applying for a us passport book and you may select the standard 28page book or the extra 52page book. Large books are issued at the discretion of the us passport agency. Always check this box on your passport application readers. Costs the same, but has more than double the visa pages of the 28 page passport 28 pages, but only 18 visa pages. If you run out of pages before your passport expires, you must apply for another passport. If you hold a valid us passport, you can apply for your first passport card by mail as though it were a renewal because the department of state already has your information on file. The large passport book is 52 pages 44 page for passport stamps compared to only 28 pages for the regular book 20 pages for passport stamps. Should i opt for the 52 page us passport when renewing.
I recently found out that the us passport comes in two sizes. Frequent travelers can apply for 52page passports instead of the regular 24 pages for no additional cost. If you want a 52page passport book, be sure to check the appropriate box on form ds82. Travelers may select a large 52 page book when creating the ds82 passport renewal application. The thinner 28page book optionis no longer available.
Passport card can be used to enter the united states from canada, mexico, the caribbean, and bermuda at land border crossings or sea portsofentry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The good news is a passport card is generally valid for the same time and has the same application process as a 26 or 52page passport book. Starting january 1, 2016, applicants who need extra pages will need to apply to renew their passports and be issued the standard 52page book. The information about and the form for renewing by mail can be found on the us department of states website travel. You can also correct information in your passport or report it lost or stolen. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air. 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. I recently renewed my old us passport that was set to expire in february 2012. An emergency passport is issuable by the embassy or consulate. How to apply for a passport renewal rush my passport. The nonstandard, 52page book has 43 blank pages for visas. How do i fill out the us passport renewal application. If you select a passport book and a passport card when creating your ds82 passport application form, the passport card may be. In the united states, passport books verify citizenship and right to reenter ones home country such as the united states of america.
While issuing the 52page variant may be at the discretion of the office, they seem to give it to basically anyone. Applicants within the united states may choose a 28page or 52page book. An application for a united states passport made abroad is forwarded by a u. Instead, 52page passport books are being issued at no extra cost to u.
A us passport allows you to travel anywhere in the world by plane, car, or boat. Please note, they are able to honor most requests for larger passport books, but due to supply limitations they cannot guarantee you will be issued a larger passport book. You can apply to renew your passport by using a ds82 and the subsequent requirements of that passport renewal application. When should i get a 52page united states passport vs.
Please select the following options under passport product and fees you will not be asked to pay any of these fees electronically. Should i or shouldnt i get a 52page nonstandard passport. Youll just need to check the large book box on your application form. Additional pages come in packets of 24 blank pages.
Effective october 1, 2014, 52 page passports are routinely issued to all applicants including minor children. Please note important, temporary changes to the passport application and renewal process due to the coronavirus pandemic. Requests for additional 24page visa inserts will only be accepted until december 31, 2015. If i already have a passport book, can i use the ds82 to get a passport card.
The current standard us passport has 28 pages, 18 of them blank. For children age 15 and under, the passport is valid for 5 years and for adults 16 and older it is valid for 10 years. Already have a passport united states department of state. Large 54 page usa passport international travel news. When completing the passport application form ds11, ds82 or ds5504, you must tick the box for a 52page book. The longer book is no additional charge, and recommended if you may be traveling frequently. Us should i get the standard or large passport book. You may request a larger passport book with 52 pages at no additional cost by checking the 52 page box at the top of the ds82. Because of public health measures to prevent the spread of covid19, effective march 20, we have limited u. If your passport book is approaching the point of having no blank pages, you may want to consider renewing early to make sure you have enough blank pages to accommodate visa stamps from other countries. In order to request additional pages, passport holders must complete a ds4085 form. Learn more on our covid19 update page and our frequently asked questions page.
I got a new 52page passport when i was 17 with no stamps on my previous passport by simply checking large book in my renewal form without paying anything extra or anything at all for that matter, it was with a ds5504. Usa 52 vs 28 page passport size im getting ready to renew my wife and is passports and am stuck between getting a 28 or 52 page passport. This could be the worlds largest passport travel smithsonian magazine. To request a larger passport book, check the 52 page box at the top of your passport application. Passport renewal application for eligible individuals, youre given three choices. You may request a larger passport book with 52 pages at no. Adding pages used to be free, but since 2012 i think, they make you pay 82 dollars for a few paper pages. There is the option to get a 52page nonstandard passport and under that option it says 52 page book nonstandard the nonstandard passport 52page book is for those who frequently travel abroad and is recommended for applicants who have previously required the addition of visa pages. If your passport is less than 5 years expired, you can apply for a passport renewal and request the 52page book. To mitigate the impact of no longer providing additional passport pages to frequent travelers, the department of state began issuing 52page passports to all applicants outside the united states starting october 1, 2014, for no additional cost. Frequent travelers should consider requesting the 52 page passport book when applying for a passport. Whats the difference between a us passport book and card. For passport renewal ds82, newfirst time passport ds11, or corrections, name change within 1 year of passport issuance, and limited passport holders ds5504, fill out the required application online, and towards the end of the application, choose passport book, and check the 52 page book option.
Beginning october 1, 2014, all embassiesconsulates worldwide will issue only 52page passport books for fullvalidity passports. The standard passport comes with 28 pages only 17 are for visas and the large passport comes with 52 pages i assume only 44 pages are for visas. Your passport is one of the most powerful in the world. So i do travel alot but not like some of you for business do. Passports and services new passport processing passport books globally recognized and accepted for all forms of travel available in two sizes. Applicants in need of additional pages in their valid passports must apply for a passport renewal by mail or, in the case of a passport issued to a minor, obtain a new passport. Applicants who need extra pages will need to apply to renew their passports and will be issued the standard 52page book. You can renew a passport book, a passport card, or both documents. How to add passport pages in 2019 fastport passport. If you travel frequently, you may request to be issued a larger passport book with 52 pages. American citizens are encouraged to apply early for renewal of expiring passports.
Add pages to us passport passport office locations. Getting a 52page passport international travel news. The images below show where the large book option will be checked when printed. Complete ds82 from for passport renewal if you want the 52page book, make sure you choose that option in your application. Us residents with a valid passport can add pages to it if they travel often. At the latter part of 10 years it possible i would run out of. Please see passport renewals age 16 and up children under 16 for further details.
You must complete all pages of the form and sign and date it. All children must submit their us passport renewal form in person at a. For more information, see these frequently asked questions about passports. Message submitted by lindapoore on mon, 06112012 14.
Passports are nontransferable identification documents that are issued by the united states state department for the purpose of travel and identification. The damagedmutilated passport bookcard will be retained and destroyed by the us department of state. This page povides information on how to add pages to your passport. An adult applying for a us passport renewal or firsttime passport can receive a card valid for ten years.
There is a place to attach your passport photo and input the date about your most recent passport book or passport card. Standard passport books have 17 blank pages, but you can actually start with more. Theres now an option to get the thicker 52page version instead of the regular 28page version, with both costing the same. For passport renewal ds82, newfirst time passport ds11, or corrections, name change within 1 year of passport issuance, and. The thinner 28page book option is no longer available. If your expired or soontobeexpired 10year passport andor passport card is damaged or mutilated, please include a signed statement explaining the condition of your passport bookcard. You can obtain a passport renewal if any of the following apply.
A passport book is required for all international travel by air. Since january 1st, 2016, applicants who need extra pages must apply to renew their passports and will be issued the standard 52page book. The large passport book is 52 pages with 44 pages for passport stamps compared to only 28 pages for the. Passport books a guide on all united states passport books. If you already have a passport, you may be eligible to renew it. Passport cards a convenient wallet sized card that can only be used for land and sea travel in the u. The standard passport is 28 pages, and the nonstandard book is 52 pages.
To enter the united states at land border crossings or sea portsofentry from canada, mexico, the. Department of state will no longer add visa pages into u. Us passport renewal or second passport concierge service please complete all fields request for. Since it doesnt cost extra, i dont see any reason you wouldnt just go for the larger book. Most foreign countries require a specific number of blank visa pages in a passport as an entry requirement. Depending on where you are traveling outside of the u. Undamaged current passport can be renewed within 5 years of expiration date new passport photosname change documents if needed e. I will be using my passport to go from south carolina to. Since i have to renew my passport beforehand should i just go for the 52 page option. If you count one page per trip one entry stamp and one exit stamp on the same page, 10 years. You can hold a passport book and passport card simultaneously. The resulting passport is sent to the embassy or consulate for issuance to the applicant. New passport and renewal passport applicants can request the 52 page passport book for no additional cost. If youd like to add visa pages to your passport, you have until december 31, 2015.
Should you renew, you can request a 52page passport, as. The passport book comes as either 28 or 52 pages and is valid for five years. Is the new 54page us passport much thicker than the former one 24 page i want to carry it in a neckwallet without too much bulk. Online resource for the latest information on passport fees in the united kingdom.