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new u.s. passport requirements |
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For individuals who: |
- have never had a passport; or
- lost a valid passport; or
- whose passport was issued more than 15 years ago; or
- whose most recent passport is damaged or mutilated; or
- whose most recent US passport was issued prior to 16th birthday
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what you need |
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Certified birth certificate
or naturalization certificate or passport issued over 15 years ago. |
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Two identical, passport size, color photos, 2x2 with white background.
Click here for detailed
specifications. |
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Completed DS-11 form.
This form must be completed online and printed on two pages (not back to back).
The passport office will not accept hand-written
DS-11 applications. If the applicant
has lost a valid passport, please complete
DS-64 Form. Please print 2
copies of your completed DS-11 form;
one form will be endorsed and enclosed inside a sealed envelope and one copy
attached to the outside of the sealed envelope. Please note;
once the DS-11 form is submitted on-line, the lost passport will be
automatically canceled by the US Department of State. |
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Two letters of
authorization. Please select the authorization letter that matches the
processing location and print two copies. Both must have original signatures,
one will be enclosed inside the sealed envelope and one attached to the outside
of the sealed envelope. (For minor children, both parents must sign these
forms). |
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Proof of departure date- computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or
a travel agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating US
departure by private aircraft, one copy should be attached to the outside of the
sealed envelope. |
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If the applicant is submitting a damaged or mutilated passport for replacement,
a signed statement addressed to the US Department of State must be included
explaining the condition of the passport. |
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Original and a clear photocopy of both sides of state issued ID. |
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Complete the Global Reservation Form. This is Travisa's Service Order Form.
Once you have completed this form, you may call Travisa to make a reservation
for your passport processing. This form must be printed and attached to the
outside of the sealed envelope.
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You must fill out the Global Reservation and call to make
a reservation in advance for emergency same/next day passport processing. The
service fee is non refundable. |
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FEES |
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Adults - $170.00 payment for
the passport in the form of a check made out to the “U.S Department of State”
and included with the DS-11 form inside the sealed envelope, and a separate
$25.00 payment to the Post Office or the Clerk of Court.
Minors - $140.00 payment for the passport
in the form of a check made out to the “U.S Department of State” and included
with the DS-11 form inside the sealed envelope, and a separate $25.00 payment to
the Post Office or the Clerk of Court.
Travisa's Service Fees: |
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Rush - 3 to 10 working days processing - $99.00
Rush - 48 hours processing -
$179.00
Emergency – Same/Next day processing - $199.00
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WHAT YOU DO |
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Take the items 1-6 to
Clerk of Court or Authorized Post Office and ask them to endorse the
documents and seal for hand carry. The endorsed documents will be sealed inside
an envelope; ask them to note "TO BE OPENED BY PASSPORT OFFICE PERSONNEL ONLY".
This sealed envelope must be presented to the passport office within 5
working days from execution.
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Do not write checks until directed to do so by clerk. THE GOVERNMENT FEE (Check
made out to “US Department of State”) MUST BE INSIDE THE SEALED ENVELOPE. |
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You must present proof of identity such as a driver’s license (which has been
issued for at least 6 months). A copy of both sides of the photo ID must
be included inside the sealed envelope.
For minor children,
a photocopy of both parents’ identification must be provided.
Please note: applications processed in San Francisco must include a second photocopy of
the driver’s license or ID attached to the outside of the sealed envelope.
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MINORS - All minors must appear in person
at the post office or the courthouse. Minors (under the age of 16) must be
accompanied by BOTH PARENTS or legal guardian with acceptable proof of ID. If
only one parent appears, the other parent must sign and notarize a Statement of
Consent Form
DS-3053.
For those aged 16 to 18, one parent must be present, or one parent must sign
and notarize a Statement of Consent Form
DS-3053.
Please note: applications processed in San Francisco must include
a photocopy of the driver’s license or ID attached to the outside of the sealed
envelope. |
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Do not leave documents with clerk.
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Attach one copy of the DS-11 form, one signed letter of authorization, a copy of
the travel itinerary and the Global Reservation Form to the outside of the
sealed envelope. |
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FedEx the sealed envelope with all attached forms to TRAVISA for processing.
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You must call Travisa with the number from your Global Reservation Form
to make a reservation in advance. The service fee is non refundable. |
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Please note: the US Passport Agency does
not currently offer rush processing of passport cards. For those customers who
request both a passport and a passport card, the passport card will be mailed
separately to the customer at a later date. In some cases the US Passport Agency
mails the cards directly to the applicant. In cases where they mail the card to
Travisa, additional shipping fees will apply. |
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Passport Processing Time
Available |
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Washington |
Emergency Same day/Next day
Rush 3 - 10
working days |
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San
Francisco |
Emergency Next day
Rush 48 hours
Rush 3
- 10 working days |
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Los
Angeles |
Emergency Next day
Rush 48 hours
Rush 3 -
10 working days
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Chicago
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Emergency Same day/Next day
Rush 3 - 10
working days
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New
York |
Emergency Same day/Next day
Rush 3 - 10
working days
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Miami |
Emergency Same day/Next day
Rush 3 - 10
working days |
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Houston |
Emergency Next day
Rush 3 weeks
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Follow this link to our Global Reservation Form.
- Complete all the fields with
the needed information.
- Review the screen for accuracy.
- Print the completed form by clicking on the print button from your web
browser.
- Review the printed copy to ensure the correct information.
- Return it with all of the above requirements to TRAVISA.
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Send documents to:
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Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St.
NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Fax: (202) 293-1112
Travisa - Washington |
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Travisa - Chicago
120 S. State Street, Unit 3,
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel (312) 332-1161
Fax (312) 332-1163
Travisa
- Chicago |
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Travisa - Houston
4550 Post Oak Place,
Suite 251,
Houston, TX 77027
Tel (713) 961-3500
Fax (713) 961-3506
Travisa
- Houston |
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Travisa - Los Angeles
5455 Wilshire
Boulevard, Suite 716
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel (323) 932-7300
Fax (323)
932-7304
Travisa - Los Angeles |
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Travisa - Miami
2655 South Le Jeune Rd. Suite
1004
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel (305) 774-7272
Fax (305) 774-0072
Travisa - Miami |
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Travisa - New York
290 5th Avenue, 4th
Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel (212) 613-2223
Fax (212) 613-2287
Travisa
- New York |
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Travisa - San Francisco
564 Market Street, Ste 214
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: (415) 837-0771
Tel: (800) 421-5468
Fax:
(415) 837-0775
Travisa - San Francisco |
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