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- Overview of the United States Passport Card
- Who is Eligible for a US Passport Card
- Passport Card Application Requirements
- Application Procedures for First Time Applicants
- US Passport Card Filing Fees
- How to Complete the Application Forms
- How to Update a Passport Card after a Name Change
- Urgent Passport Card Applications
- U.S. Passport Card Application Forms
- How to Locate one of the 9000 facilities nationwide
- Special Requirements for Individuals Under 16 Years
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Passport Card Application
United States citizens may now apply for the new Passport Card. Individuals interested in obtaining the Passport Card are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Individuals that apply in advance will receive the Passport Card by mail directly from the Department of State once it is available. The process of applying for a US Passport Card can be a frustrating experience. It is recommended that all applicants follow the instructions included the
US Passport Card Application Guide before submitting any applications. Download the US Passport Card Application Guide and carefully read the instructions provided in the application guide. Then fill out the application forms included and take passport pictures according to the instructions provided. Addresses and contact information is included in the application guide so that you may visit an official recognized passport facility in person. If you are mailing your application, be sure to include proof of identity and citizenship, passport pictures and supplemental documentation. You will receive your U.S. Passport Card after the are printed and mailed out to applicants in the fall of 2008.
U.S. Passport Card Fast Facts
- The Passport Card is proof of identity and U.S. citizenship and is a U.S. Passport in a card format
- A regular U.S. Passport is still the only valid document for international air travel
- It will fulfill new border travel requirements and expedite sea and land border crossings between the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and the Caribbean
- Applications for Passport Cards are available as of February 01, 2008. However, Passport Cards will not be issued until the fall of 2008
- Valid only for land and sea travel between the United States and Mexico, Canada, Bermuda and the Caribbean
- A Passport Card cannot be used for international travel by air
- Applications are currently being taken but issuance of the new Passport Card is expected to be in the fall of 2008
- Issued by the U.S. Department of State
- The Passport Card contains both eye readable and machine readable information
- Available only to U.S. citizens. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must first apply for United States Citizenship
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THIS U.S. IMMIGRATION BOOK Our publications are available free of charge to any community organization or library located in the United States. Please contact us for more information.
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