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Passports and Visa Services
Do You Need One of the
Following US Passport Services?
An Expedited Passport - New Passport - Renewed
Passport - Visa - Get Them Here
Every man woman and child [includes infants]
traveling in and out of the United States must have a passport,
excluding Mexico and Canada. However, you'll still need a certified birth
certificate and possibly another ID
such as a drivers license to enter either country, and return to the United
States.
What is required for an United States Passport
Application & Emergency Info
1. A Certified Copy of your
Birth Certificate from the state of your birth, with the state
seal on it, see the requirements and how to obtain
your certificates quickly.
2. Name Change - due to marriage - you'll need certified
copies of both your birth and
marriage certificate. Other reasons for name
change, you'll need other back-up
identification such as a driver's license or other identifying
documents that will show
proof of your name prior to the name change.
3. Two identical photos are required - please see
passport photo requirements.
4. Stolen Passports - click for the US
State Departments information on what to do.
5. Secure Passports - Documents - How to
secure your passport and documents, as
this is the most important thing to do while
traveling abroad or into another country.
We have Secure Passport Holders - just click
How to Safeguard
your passport
and other important papers, jewelry, travelers checks and cash.
6. All Passport or Visa Requirement Information - all
about all passport services, for
a new passport service, all children [including babies
traveling abroad, crossing country
borders are required to have a passport now]. Do
you have an expired passports? Most
importantly...what to do if your passport is stolen or
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Type of Passport or Visa Service Required |
Select the type service needed -
go directly to application for complete instructions and fees
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What you'll need
to send with an application for a Passport and or Visa
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Order your
official birth certificate and/or marriage certificate here - if
your passport is a name change due
to marriage, you'll need a copy of that along with a birth
certificate copy for passport application.
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Official Passport
Acceptance Facilty Search Box
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Passport Office Forms Quick Links - click on the specific passport
type form in the yellow box, for the
above Passport or Visa Services noted.
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Click here
For Live Help
If you have already filed papers directly with the State Department on
your own, we cannot assist you with
your passport. You can however check on the status of your Passport or
Visa on a Monday - Friday from
8:00 am until 8:00 pm - by calling 1-877-487-2778. |
Find More
Requirement Information about Passports or Visas below, or click on
links.
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All about Passport, why you need one.
All about Passports from the US Dept. of State
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All about Visa Requirements for people traveling to the United
States.
All about Visas from the US Dept. of State
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All about Children & Family
Passports are required for all family members including infants.
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Passport Photo Requirements
Two [2] recent photos of yourself that are less than 6
months old are required. The size must be exactly
2" x 2" in size. The photo should show a clear, front view, full
face of the customer. The dress should be
in normal street attire. No hats or dark glasses, and photo should
be against a plain white or off-white
background. The customer should have a natural expression, mouth
closed, and eyes open and looking
directly ahead. If the persons face is not clear in the photo, and
isn't in focus, the photo will not be
accepted.
Go to the State Department site for more info.
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What requirements are needed to obtain a passport?
Depending upon which country that you are planning to visit, but
most countries require a passport for
entry into their country. A passport is also required to re-enter
the United States, or other countries as
well. In the case of Mexico or Canada, only a valid driver's
license and a birth certificate will suffice as
proof of your citizenship; however, since many countries require a
passport and some a visa to gain entry
to their country - the United States State Department recommends
that you carry a passport with you.
Check here for passport or visa or both requirements by country.
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What requirements are needed to obtain a visa?
At minimum, the applicant will need a valid passport to obtain a
visa. When the visa is issued, the
passport will be stamped indicating the visa was issued and
expiration date of the visa. Many countries
require there be in excess of 6 months of validity on the passport
before granting the visa.
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Your passport expired several months ago -- can it be renewed?
You can renew your passport up to a certain point from the time
it has expired.
Click here for options on
renewal of an expired passport.
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Your passport has been stolen, you're in a
foreign country -
Important
what you need to know
and what you should do? One
very common problem is that of having a purse or wallet stolen, that
contains a passport. You'll need to go immediately to the American
Embassy or Consulate office closest
to where you are staying, and report your Passport stolen. The
American Embassy or Consulate will start
an application process immediately to get you a new passport.
Click for office
locations worldwide, click
on the country or countries that you are visiting, copy this
information and take the information with you,
and keep it in with your secure items on your trip. Read on....
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What should I do first if someone steals my passport of visa, and who
do I contact?
This is from the
US Department of State on Emergencies and Crises - please
print this information and
keep it with you at all times. Also, you can register with the US
Department of State that you are going
abroad, and can then assist you in a case of emergency. A person
should also register here if they plan
on residing temporarily or permanently abroad in the event of
emergency situations.
Millions of
Americans travel abroad each year and have a great time without
problems. But, our U.S.
embassies and consulates assist nearly 200,000 Americans each year
who are victims of crime, illness,
or accidents. Or they assist family and friends needing to get in
contact with an individual abroad with an
emergency at home. When emergencies happen, or a natural disaster
strikes, or acts of terrorism or civil
unrest strikes during your foreign travel, you need to be
prepared. The nearest U.S. embassy or consulate
can be your source of assistance and information.
By
registering your trip, you help the embassy or
consulate locate you when you might need them the most.
Registration is voluntary, it's free, and should
be a big part of your travel planning and security. Be
Prepared, copy and take this information with
you!
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How can I safeguard my
important documents such as my passport and travelers checks?
There are numerous secure and safe ways to carry your passport or
visa, travelers checks and other
important documents, including your American Embassy and Consulate
contact information. From waist
packs, to money belts, to arm or leg pockets, there are dozens of
possibilities for you to select from. this
is a personal preference, and what you'll be most comfortable
wearing on your person. It is important that
you keep your valuable papers with you at all times.
For secure
carrying pouches for your passport, other
documents and
valuables, just click here.
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