Second U.S. Passport
Obtaining second U.S. passport
Second passport is issued at the U.S. Department of State discretion for one of the following reasons:- Frequent traveler does not have time to apply for visas between trips.
- For security purposes (for example, when traveling between Israel and anti-Israeli states).
- 8-14 business days
- $4495
plus government fees.
- 5-7 business days
- $9995
plus government fees.
- 3-4 business days
- $14995
plus government fees.
- 1-2 business days
- $19995
plus government fees.
1 Gathering the necessary documents to apply for second passport
- a
- Our order form
- Please fill out our Order Form and indicate the type of processing that you require ( Rush or Regular )
- b
- Passport renewal application online:
DS-82 online
- Fill out the passport renewal application online . Click on "Continue" under "Apply for a Passport Book" 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 will be delayed.
- c
- Statement for Second Passport (sample)
- 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.
- d
- Current 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 renewal of second passport, you need to submit your current/expired secondary passport with your application.
- e
- Letter of Authorization
- Please print, sign, and date the letter.
- f
- Two (2) passport photos
- Photos must be recent, identical, 2x2 inches, not from a vending machine. More on photo requirements
- g
- 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 the 24 hour passport service travel dates must be within 14 days.
- h
- Payment
- Certified Check or Money Order for $170 payable to the " US Department of State "
Passport fees have increased and go into effect on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
2 Shipping the documents to VisaHQ.com
For faster service and accurate tracking we recommend using FedEx. Please include the following documents:
1. Signed and dated Form DS-82
2. Signed and dated Letter of Explanation
3. Current valid passport
4. Letter of Authorization (1 signed copy)
5. Two (2) passport photos
6. Travel itinerary (24 hour service only)
7. Certified Check or Money Order for $135 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 (1 signed copy)
5. Two (2) passport photos
6. Travel itinerary (24 hour service only)
7. Certified Check or Money Order for $135 payable to US Department of State