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Second U.S. Passport
Who is eligible
Naturally born or naturalized United States citizens who at the discretion of the Department of State are:
frequent travelers without enough time to obtain their visas
or need another passport for travel to conflicting countries.
or need another passport for travel to conflicting countries.
VisaHQ prices do not include Department of State fees
- 1. Documents
- 2. Shipping
Gathering the necessary documents to apply for Second Passport
- APlace order for Second Passport
- By placing the order with us you will reserve a spot to expedite your second passport application. Spots are limited, make your reservation now.
If you are traveling within next two weeks you should select a 4 business days processing option and contact our office to reserve your spot to expedite your passport application.
- BPassport renewal application online: DS-82 online
- Click on "Submit" under "Complete Form Online" column and print the application. Be sure to sign and date your application. The DS-82 form must be completed online, applications without a barcode in the top left will not be accepted.
- CStatement for Second Passport
- Please write and sign the Statement in Support of Application for Second Passport. To avoid any delays, the Statement must provide detailed information as to why the applicant requires a Second Passport. The sample provided should be used for reference only.
Are you having second passport for the first time or renewing your second passport?
- DCurrent valid passport
- You are required to present your primary passport with your application. If your current passport is within 1 year of expiration you will need to renew your passport before applying. If you are applying for a renewal of a second passport, you only need to submit your second passport with your application. Please bare in mind that the Department of State reserves the right to request your primary passport as well if deemed necessary.
- ELetter of Authorization
- Please download, print and sign 2 copies of the Letter of Authorization.
- FTwo (2) passport photos
- Photos must be identical, taken within the past 6 months, 2x2 inches, and not from a vending machine.
Starting November 1, 2016, eye glasses will no longer be allowed in passport photos.
More on passport photo requirements.
- GTravel itinerary
- - Copy of a plane ticket to a foreign country, or
- Copy of a travel itinerary with the applicant's name showing dates and flight info, or if neither is available and traveling for business
- A letter from the employer.
For the 5-7 business day passport service travel dates must be within 14 days.
- HGovernment Fees
- U.S. Department of State fee of $211.36 can be added to your order or please send a Certified Check or Money Order payable to the "U.S. Department of State" for $211.36
Shipping the documents to Embiz Business Services
Make sure that the following documents are included:
1. Signed and dated Form DS-82
2. Signed and dated Letter of Explanation
3. Current valid passport
4. Letter of Authorization (2 signed copy)
5. Two (2) passport photos
6. Travel itinerary
7. Certified Check or Money Order for $211.36 payable to US Department of State
1. Signed and dated Form DS-82
2. Signed and dated Letter of Explanation
3. Current valid passport
4. Letter of Authorization (2 signed copy)
5. Two (2) passport photos
6. Travel itinerary
7. Certified Check or Money Order for $211.36 payable to US Department of State
Please use delivery services the offer a tracking number such as
FedEx, UPS, or USPS Express.
FedEx, UPS, or USPS Express.
Mail the documents to: Embiz Business Services / U.S. Passport Services
1701 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036Tel: +1-202-661-8111
Other passport services
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or who are no longer in possession of expired passport;
or whose valid U.S. passport is mutilated or damaged. - US passport for a childAll children, regardless of age, must have their own passport when traveling internationally
Passports for children are issued with the validity of 5 years
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and whose passport is less than fifteen years old. - Replace lost passportNaturally born or naturalized United States citizens who have lost their United States passport which is still valid.
- Damaged US PassportNaturally born or naturalized United States citizens who have lost their United States passport which is still valid.
- Passport name changeNaturally born or naturalized United States citizens who changed their legal name since their passport issuance;and whose passport was issued within the last year.