United States Passport
 A United States passport certifies an individual’s identity and
U.S. citizenship. This official government document is issued by the United States
Department of State. A valid United States passport may be used to enter most
foreign countries since it is an internationally recognized travel document that
allows the passport holder to travel abroad and to return to the United States.
As of January 23, 2007, all U.S. citizens are required have a valid travel
document when traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico,
Central and South America, the Caribbean, Bermuda and all other international
destinations. Only the following valid travel documents are accepted: U.S.
passport, U.S. Passport Card, AIR NEXUS card or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card.
The process of applying for a United States passport can be a
frustrating experience. It is recommended that all applicants follow the
instructions in the U.S. passport information included in the
U.S. Passport Application and Renewal Guide before
submitting any applications. The application guide describes how U.S. citizens
can submit a passport application on their own and without the use of an agent
or third party. The U.S. Immigration Support (this website) publishes the United
States Passport Application and Renewal Guide. The application guide contains
detailed filing instructions and application forms including how to apply for a
U.S. Passport Card. The application guide is
available for a download fee of $49.95. The download fee does
NOT include the execution and application fees charged by the Department of
State. Please review the
U.S. Passport Application Fee Schedule before
downloading the application guide.
U.S. Passport Requirements
U.S. passport requirements maintain that only U.S. citizens have a right to
apply for a U.S. passport and a U.S. Passport Card. You must first apply for
United States citizenship if you are
not a U.S. citizen before applying for a U.S. passport
or passport card.
U.S. Immigration Support also provides other products that you may be interested
in downloading along with the U.S. Passport Application and Renewal Guide.
Please visit our home page to view our complete selection of
U.S. Immigration
products.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you require any
assistance with your U.S. passport application.
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