United States Passport Card Application Guide
United States citizens may now apply for the new Passport Card.
The U.S. Passport Card will fulfill new border travel requirements and expedite sea and land
border crossings between the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and the
Caribbean. The Passport Card itself is a U.S. Passport in a card format. The
Passport Card is proof of identity and U.S. citizenship. However, a regular
U.S. Passport is still the only valid document for international
air travel.
Applications for Passport Cards are available as of February 01, 2008. However,
Passport Cards will not be issued until the fall of 2008. Individuals interested
in obtaining the Passport Card are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Individuals that apply in advance will receive the Passport Card by mail
directly from the Department of State once it is available.
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OVERVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES PASSPORT CARD |
SAMPLE PASSPORT CARD
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- Valid only for land and sea travel between the United States and Mexico, Canada, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
- A Passport Card cannot be used for international travel by air.
- Applications are currently being taken but issuance of the new Passport Card is expected to be in the fall of 2008.
- Issued by the U.S. Department of State.
- Available only to U.S. citizens. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must first apply for United States Citizenship.
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IMPORTANT WARNING AND LEGAL DISCLAIMER
- The U.S. Immigration Support (this website) does not issue passport cards. Only
the U.S. Department of State has the authority to issue United States passports
and passport cards.
- The U.S. Immigration Support (this website) does not submit applications on behalf of applicants.
- The U.S. Immigration Support (this website) publishes the "United States Passport Card Application Guide". The application guide describes how
U.S. citizens can submit a passport card application on their own and without the use
of an agent or third party. The application guide is available for a fee.
- APPLICATION FEE:
The
purchase price of the U.S. Passport Card Application Guide does NOT include any government fees.
There are additional Government fees such as the Passport Card Application Fee
and the
Execution Fee, which are paid directly to the U.S. Department of State if the
application is filed with a Regional Passport Agency.
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Why apply for a United States Passport Card?
- It is your right as a U.S. citizen to apply for a U.S. Passport Card
- Be ready to travel on short notice to the Caribbean on a cruise or visit
relatives or friends in Canada or Mexico via land border crossings
- International travel is considered a right that cannot be denied to any U.S. citizen and by having a
Passport
Card you can exercise your right to travel abroad
- Passport Card holders can travel to several countries without obtaining a visa
- As of
January 31, 2008, all U.S. citizens are required to have a valid WHTI-compliant
document or government issued ID to cross any land and sea borders between the United States and Canada, Mexico,
Bermuda and the Caribbean The
identification documents must fulfill both the identity requirement (e.g.
U.S.
Drivers License) and citizenship requirement (e.g.
U.S. Birth Certificate). The Passport Card
fulfills both the identity and citizenship requirement.
- The process of
applying for a U.S. Passport Card may take some time and it may be convenient to
have submitted the application when the Passport Cards are being issued in the
fall of 2008
- For international travel by air a regular U.S.
Passport is still the only valid travel document
- The Passport Card is a
less expensive option if you only plan on traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda
or the Caribbean by land or sea
- United States citizens can hold both a
Passport Card and a regular U.S. Passport.
UNITED STATES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FOR U.S. CITIZENS
The full implementation of the WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative) requirement is scheduled to take place
shortly. U.S.
citizens should be aware of the following dates:
- January 23, 2007: A passport will be required for re-entering the
United States by air from the following destinations: Canada, Mexico, Central
and South America, the Caribbean, Bermuda, in addition to all other foreign
destinations that already require a passport.
- January 31, 2008: All U.S. citizens must carry a
Birth
Certificate and valid identification (Driver’s
License or
State
Identification) in order to cross U.S. land borders. However, the U.S.
Passport Card eliminates the need for two separate pieces of
identification. U.S. citizens living in border towns will also benefit from the
new U.S. Passport Card. The Passport Card provides U.S. citizens with the
convenience of traveling to Canada or Mexico by land, or taking a cruise to the
Caribbean with a small and less expensive option than a regular
U.S. Passport.
The Passport Card also serves as a valid proof of identification for traveling
by air within the United States, and may be used as proof of legal age for
alcohol and tobacco purchases.
This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all U.S. citizens entering the United States from foreign countries. |
Passport Card Application Process:
- Step 1 - Download the United States Passport Card Application Guide
- Step 2 - Read carefully the instructions provided in the application guide
- Step 3 - Fill out the application forms included
- Step 4 - Take passport pictures according to the instructions provided
- Step 5 - Visit in person an official recognized passport facility. Include the following: proof of identity
and citizenship, passport pictures and supplemental documentation. Addresses and contact information is included in the
application guide.
- Step 6 - Receive your U.S. Passport Card when they
are being printed and mailed out to applicants in the fall of 2008.
The process of applying for a United States Passport Card can be a frustrating experience. It is recommended that all
applicants follow the instructions included the United States Passport Card Application Guide
before submitting any applications.
The United States Passport Card Application Guide includes:
- United States Passport Card overview
- Who can apply for a United States Passport Card
- Application requirements
- Application procedures for your first United States Passport
Card
- Passport Card filing fees
- How to fill out the application forms
- Special requirements for individuals under 16 years of age
- How to update your U.S. Passport Card after a name change
- Information on urgent passport applications and renewals
- Locate the 9000 designated passport application facilities nationwide
- U.S. Passport Card Application Forms
U.S. PASSPORT CARD APPLICATION FEES
- The U.S. Immigration Support (this website) publishes the United States
Passport Card Application Guides. The application guide contains detailed filing
instructions and application forms.
- The application guide is available for a download fee of $49.95.
- The download fee does NOT include the execution and application fees. Please review the fee schedule below before purchasing the application guide.
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16 and older |
Under 16 |
Application Fee
Paid to U.S. Department of State
(U.S. Government) |
$ 20.00 |
$ 10.00 |
Execution Fee
Paid to Application
Facility (e.g. Post Office) |
$ 25.00 |
$ 25.00 |
Downloadable Passport Card Application Guide (eBook)
Paid to U.S. Immigration
Support (This website, an independent
organization) |
$ 49.95 |
$ 49.95 |
| TOTAL FEE (PER PASSPORT CARD) |
$ 94.95 |
$ 84.95 |
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