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You’ll Need New Passports To Get Out Of The Country
International travel is one of the most exciting experiences someone can have, but it requires a great deal of advance planning. One of the most important things to do before traveling is to apply for a passport or, if a current one is expired, get your first time American passport. These days, it is necessary to have a passport even to travel to Mexico and Canada, so it is a good idea for everyone to have one. It is a simple process, but it must be followed to the letter in order to be successful.
In the case of those getting a passport for the first time, the application process must be completed personally. This can be done at any one of the many passport application offices across the United States. To finalize the application, several pieces of identification and forms are required so it is important to know exactly what will be expected before going to apply.
The three primary items that are needed for the application are the required forms, proof of citizenship and a primary form of identification. To prove citizenship, applicants may present a birth certificate or previously issued passport. As for primary identification, acceptable forms include a naturalization certificate or a current driver’s license. Applicants must also submit a photocopy of their identification.
There are multiple pieces of paperwork that must be submitted with an application for a new passport. They can be printed in advance from the website for the Department of State. However, applicants must remember that if they sign the forms before they are in the presence of an acceptance agent, they will not be valid.
If someone has an expired passport and needs to renew it, they may be able to do so by mail. They must submit their expired and undamaged passport with the application. In addition, the previous passport must have been issued within the last fifteen years when the applicant was over sixteen years old and must have their current name. If it does not have the current name, the applicant must be able to document their name change.
The time needed to process a passport application is usually between four and six weeks. For an extra charge, it can be received within three weeks. If someone is going to travel within the next two weeks, they need to make an appointment with the passport agency to process their request. If the application has already gone in but the passports has not been received, the applicant should contact a representative from the Passport Information Center.
Of course, there are fees attached to the passport application. An adult passport application requires a payment of one hundred dollars for the passport and the execution fee. A passport for a child costs eighty-five dollars for the same services. If a passport needs to be processed with expedited service, each application will incur an additional charge of sixty dollars.
The process of applying for a a first time USA passport can be tiresome, but following it step by step is the only way to ensure successful travel. One mistake could cause the application to be rejected and then it may not be possible to leave the country on the date planned. Take the time to complete the process correctly and it will be no time at all before you can become an international globe trotter.
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