Children’s Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP)
The Children’s Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP) is a cooperative effort between the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular...
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Resources
Find out the latest resources about Passports in the U.S.
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Electronic Passport (ePassport)
An ePassport is an essential travel document that allows you to cross international borders quickly and easily. It contains an embedded...
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Visa
A visa is a document that allows a foreign national to enter, stay and leave a country. It is usually stamped or glued into the passport...
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Proof of International Travel
Proof of International Travel, also known as an I-94 card, is a document issued by the United States government to foreign nationals who...
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Passport Expeditors/Courier COmpanies
When applying for a passport, it is important to use a company that is experienced and efficient in the process. There are many companies...
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Urgent Travel (Non-emergency) Appointments
You may schedule an appointment for urgent travel (for example, a funeral or business trip) using the Department of State's online...
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Life or Death Emergency Appointments
If you find yourself in a life or death emergency and need to travel outside of the country, you may be wondering if you can get a...
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Form DS-86
If you do not receive your U.S. passport book or card in the mail, you must submit form DS-86, Statement of Non-receipt of a U.S....
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Office of Children’s Issues
The Office of Children’s Issues (OCI) is a division of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs. OCI’s mission is to...
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Passport Authorizing Officer
A Passport Authorizing Officer (PAO) is a federal employee who is authorized by the Department of State to accept and process passport...
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Notarize
Notarizing is the process of verifying the identity of a person or persons and witnessing the signing of important documents. A notary...
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Form DS-64
The DS-64 form is used to report a lost or stolen passport. If you have lost your passport or had it stolen, you will need to complete...
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Passport Book limited in Validity
A limited validity passport is any passport valid for two years or less. There are a few reasons why someone might have a limited...
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Consular Lost or Stolen Passport System
The Consular Lost or Stolen Passport System (CLSPS) is a secure, online system that allows U.S. citizens to report a lost or stolen...
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Large Book (Non-Standard)
The large passport book is 52 pages compared to only 28 pages for the regular book. Since it doesn't cost extra, I don't see any reason...
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Regular Book (Standard)
A regular passport book has a blue cover and is issued with either 28 or 52 pages. This type of passport has a validity of 10 years when...
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Passport Number
The passport number is one of the most important pieces of information on your passport. It is a unique identifier that is used to track...
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Expedite Service
Expedite service is a type of shipping that guarantees quick delivery times. If you need your package to arrive ASAP, you can choose an...
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Form DS-5525
The form DS-5525 is a handy tool for those who find themselves in the difficult situation of not being able to obtain the written consent...
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Death Certificate
A death certificate is an official document that records the death of a person. The certificate is typically signed by a doctor, nurse,...
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