Passport and Visa Services
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U.S. Passport Renewal
Who is eligible
Naturally born or naturalized United States citizens who already have an undamaged United States passport;
and who were sixteen years old or older at issuance,
and whose passport is less than fifteen years old.
and whose passport is less than fifteen years old.
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VisaHQ prices do not include Department of State fees
- 1. Documents
- 2. Shipping
Gathering the necessary documents to Renew Your Passport
- APlace order for Passport Renewal
- By placing the order with us you will reserve a spot to expedite your passport renewal 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.
- BU.S. passport renewal application: DS-82 online
- Click on "Submit" under "Complete Form Online" column, complete all required fields and print out 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.
- CLetter of Authorization
- Please download, print and sign 2 copies of the Letter of Authorization.
- DTwo (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.
- EOld (most recent) undamaged passport
- Make sure that your old passport:
- Was issued within the last 15 years.
- You were at least 16 years of age at the time.
NOTE: Your previous passport will be returned to you with your new passport.
- F Travel 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 4-7 and 8-10 business day passport service travel dates must be within 14 days.
- GPassport card
- - Passport card must be surrendered along with the old passport book even if you are not renewing your card.
- 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 Russian Heritage Society
Make sure that the following documents are included:
1. Signed and dated Application Form for passport renewal (DS-82)
2. Expired Passport
3. Two (2) Passport Photos
4. Letter of Authorization (2 signed copies)
5. Travel itinerary
6. Certified Check or Money Order for $211.36 payable to the U.S. Department of State
1. Signed and dated Application Form for passport renewal (DS-82)
2. Expired Passport
3. Two (2) Passport Photos
4. Letter of Authorization (2 signed copies)
5. Travel itinerary
6. Certified Check or Money Order for $211.36 payable to the U.S. 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: Russian Heritage Society / U.S. Passport Services
1701 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036Tel: +1-202-661-8111
Other passport services
- New PassportNaturally born or naturalized United States citizens who have never before applied for a United States passport;or whose passport was issued over fifteen years ago;
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
Passports for children cannot be renewed - Second US passportNaturally 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. - 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.
