Learn more about each passport option to determine whether you should apply for a passport book, a passport card, or both. Most facilities require an appointment and many have limited spots available. Feb 12, 2019 the passport card is the size of a drivers license and is used for convenience as it is smaller and cheaper than the passport book. Firsttime passport card applicants who do not have a passport book traditional passport must go in person to a passport application facility, such as a post office or courthouse, and submit a completed passport application form, proof of us citizenship, one passport photo and the required fee. Your childs completed passport card will be mailed to you separately after the passport book has been issued and returned to you. The cancelled passport will be sent separately from the renewed one. If you already have a passport book, you might be able to apply for your very first passport card by mail. A passport card is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book, but it cannot be used for international travel by air. You can apply for both a passport book and a passport card at the same time on form ds11, but you must pay both fees. You can apply for both a passport book and passport card at the same time using either form ds11 apply in person or form ds82 renew by mail must be eligible.
It was designed for people who travel frequently between the u. May 16, 2010 booklet and card are mailed back as separate shipments as is the nc itself. Use the passport book to get the passport card, keeping the book in my possession. To apply for or renew both the book and card, check the appropriate box at the top of the form to indicate that you would like to apply for both products. If i already have a passport book, am i able to use the ds82 form to get a passport card. Adult passports are valid for 10 years and may be renewed by mail. Yes, if you have or have ever had a passport book and you are eligible to use form ds82, you may apply for a passport card as a renewal by mail, even if its your first passport card. We saw this play out with my wifes passport card application.
Can i renew my usa passport book and passport card separately. The passport book is sent separately from the passport card. Typically, youll get your passport book first in a priority mail envelope, and your passport card will arrive within a week in a regular businesssize envelope. For travelers age 15 or younger, us passport cards are valid for five years from the date of issue, just like passport books. A notification email will be sent informing you that the new passport product is ready for pick up. As i indicated earlier, for my son i sent expiring passport book to apply for book and card. Passportusa is a document preparation company that is not affiliated with the u. Applying for passport card wo giving up passport book. Then, place those envelopes in a larger envelope to be mailed to the address on the form. Passport cards are valid for land and sea travel to and from canada, mexico and the countries of the caribbean. If you do not receive a second mailing within 10 business days of receiving the first, please contact the national passport information center by email at. Mission thailand link s citizen servicesservice fees bank draftreturn envelope fee. Passport the application process is the same for either the passport book or card, even if you want both at the same time. Your old passport book andor card will be returned to you, but generally it will come in a separate mailing from your new passport.
I have a valid passport card, but dont have a passport book. A passport card is less expensive than a traditional passport book. Please contact npic if you do not receive the second or third mailing within 10 business days of the previous mailing. It attests to your united states citizenship and your identity. Although, keep in mind, while both can be used as forms of id. You will lose access to your passport until it is returned to you, in a separate envelope from the passport card. Book and card will be mailed separately when each arrives. I have a page in the book that has my picture, birthdate, location, birthplace, name etc. Cash isnt accepted, and checks must be made payable to u. Booklet and card are mailed back as separate shipments as is the nc itself. If one has several expired passports, dos requires you to send the most recent one. Personal checks and cash exact change only at some locations. Passports for applicants over 16 are valid for 10 years.
Purchase a passport card addon at select the option that best meets your travel needs. One may arrive before the other but theres no telling which one. If any of the following apply to you, you may want to obtain a passport card. They are valid for five years from the date of issue, just like a minor passport book. In order to apply for your first passport card, youll need the same documentation you need to apply for a passport book. If you select a passport book and a passport card when creating your ds82 passport application form, the passport card may be issued separately and will be mailed directly to the applicant.
If you applied for expedited service for your passport book, you might have a longer. Passport book and card will be mailed to you separately and are therefore considered separate services. It can be used for land or sea travel to canada, mexico, and many caribbean islands, but it is not valid for any international travel by air. However, we do recommend you place each form ds82, passport, passport photo and payment for fees in a separate envelope. Documents sent with a passport application are returned in a separate mailing from the new passport. I received my passport but where are my supporting documents. People who frequently cross the mexican or canadian border by car or train. Please verify pickup date and time from your willcall receipt. Can i put 2 passport renewals in the same envelope.
We chat about passports, visas, international driving permits, vital documents, technology and more. There is usually a week or 2 timeline over which all 3 letters arrive. How a passport card differs from a passport book dmv. While the passport card has limited use, the passport book will remain the. Passport card on the same application, the newly issued documents, as well as your returned citizenship evidence, may be mailed to you in separate packages at different times. The passport book card will be sent to the mailing address you provided on your application. Money orders at all locations, payable as instructed by the facility. Apr 06, 2016 they are valid for five years from the date of issue, just like a minor passport book. Your passport card s validity is not linked to the expiration date of your passport book. You may receive your newlyissued passport and your citizenship documents e. We can send your passport book using a 12 day delivery service. How will my passport book andor card be mailed back to me.
Passport cards cannot be expedited at this time and take approximately 23 weeks to be issued, the passport card will be processed separately from your regular passport book in about 23 weeks then mailed to you directly by first class mail from the u. If you are also applying for a renewal of your passport book and you opt for expedited service by mail, your passport book will arrive in 23 weeks, but your passport card may arrive in a separate envelope several weeks later. So yes, you can stagger the 10 year periods for the passport book and passport card. Getting your us passport as easily and quickly as possible. Note, they will not stay together once they arrive at the processing center.
One can also use a book to apply for a card and vice versa. If you select a passport book and a passport card when creating your ds11 passport application form, the passport card may be issued separately and will be mailed directly to the applicant. Passport cards are delivered separately from passport books. Passport renewal application for eligible individuals. Passport cards will be mailed to applicants using first class mail service. My passport has already been issued and mailed to me, but i have not received it. The easy way to get a passport card is to apply for it as a renewal, using the red renewalbymail form if you are eligible to use this form. Passport book renewal takes 23 weeks, so plan your travels accordingly. The passport card is a walletsize card that can only be used for land and sea. To apply for or renew both the book and card, check the appropriate box at the top of the form to. The passport book was in a usps priority mail envelope from houston tx, shipped 127 according to the tracking number. A passport card is a smaller version of a passport book and fits inside a wallet. In order to apply for a passport book by mail, your current passport must. Passport card, a card format that allows land border crossings and sea portsofentry, for travel to canada, mexico, bermuda, and the caribbean, and is commonly used for cruise travel.
Children too young to get a drivers license or other stateissued identification card. Will my passport card have the same number as my passport book. Therefore, it is possible to receive 3 separate mailings. A passport card serves the same purpose as a passport book. If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you can do so at one of the 8,400 passport application acceptance facilities across the country. Passport cards can only be purchased as an addon feature when applying for a passport book. First, the new passport book sent priority mail second, the new passport card regular mail third and last, my old passport regular mail. We only send the passport card via first class mail. Passport fees 2020 for routine and expedited services. Please contact npic if you do not receive a second mailing within 10 business days of receiving the first. The state departments passport services will cancel it and then send it to you. The state department always ships back passport books and passport cards in separate envelopes. Received our passport, passport card, and naturalization certificates yesterday, in three separate envelopes.
I heard that the passport card can take a lot longer than the passport booklet and as a result that also holds up your naturalization certificate. For the actual application process for the passport card, if you already have a passport book, they ask you to send that in with your application. Passport card frequently asked questions with answers. Question for those who applied for the passport book and card. I have the passport book, with the cool pages that have the flags on it and the writing about america. Jun 16, 2016 passport cards are a card sized version of a us passport. Passport book vs passport card i f youve wondered what the difference is between a passport book and a passport card, youve come to the right place. Do i have to pay separate processing fees for my passport. Your citizenship evidence will be mailed back separately from your new passport. The passport card contains a radio frequency identification chip as well as the traditional photograph and personal information found in a passport book. If you are eligible to renew a passport by mail, you can use form ds82. Only available for passport book applicants in the united states not canada.
United states citizens can get either a passport book or a passport card for their travels abroad. Jul 25, 20 when you get the passport card, it will have a full 10 year validity period from the moment they issued it and separate from that of the passport book. You may receive your newlyissued passport card and your citizenship documents e. You can mail your renewal application directly to the state department yourself. We will be bringing official passport agents to campus for a oneday event to conduct a large number of application appointments. If you just received your passport, the document should be in the mail soon. Find a period of time when im not going to be traveling internationally and apply for the renewal book, using the card as id for domestic trips in the interim. You must apply in person using form ds11 if at least one of the following is true. May i ask why a potential hold up of returning the nc is an issue for you. A passport card serves as official identification and proof of your us citizenship. Differences between a passport book and passport card. The passport renewal process takes approximately 23 weeks, so plan your travel accordingly.
If you will use the dhl mailing system described below, and you would like the passport book to be mailed separately from the card, you will need to purchase two awbs. Passport cards requested by mail are always shipped back to. The total amount will depend on the service you require and any additional services you might need or want. However, the passport card cannot be used for travel by plane. I also interpret the instructions as sending either book or card if one has both. I got my passport in the mail, i got the 2 week delivery option for the extra 4 thousand dollars. What is a us passport card, and how can you get one. Most applicants age 1617 must apply in person using form ds11. The passport book and card will be sent in separate mailings. Applications for a firsttime passport can only be processed during an inperson appointment with an official passport agent. The us passport card is a credit card sized identification document. Use the 2020 passport fees table to help you calculate the cost of getting your passport. My passport has been mailed and will be arriving within a week, and i am wondering how it will be packaged. I called and was told i have to write a snail mail letter to national passport centre.
When i renewed my passport earlier this year, i got three separate envelopes. Passport blog simple guide for international travel. Forgot to add my old passport to renewal application. This service is not available for passport card applicants. If you are applying for both a book and a card at the same time, you only need to submit one passport photo. Question for those who applied for the passport book and. Please contact the national passport information center npic if you do not receive a second mailing within 10 business days of receiving the first. Passport books or passport cards are both valid for 10 years after issue for adults. I wonder because i want it to be a surprise, and my girlfriend checks the mail often and i dont want her to come across a giant package that says, here is your passport. If you are applying for both, you will need to pay for two envelopes. Our guide will show you the uses and advantages of each document, and will help you figure out which one is best for you, or if you should have both. Comments for what do i do if i forgot to include my. Blank passport forms and instructions can be provided for free from. Jan 17, 2020 the passport card can be purchased with a passport book or separately, using the same ds11 form.
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