Travel Tips: How to apply for a 2nd passport book

Want to find out if you’re eligible for a second passport book?

A U.S. passport holder who meets several additional requirements may be eligible to apply for a second U.S. passport book. A limited-validity, second passport book will be issued to you in limited circumstances, which will be valid for up to four years.

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Here are examples of when you might qualify for a second passport book:

• If your passport has stamps showing that you have traveled to specific countries, a foreign country may deny you a visa or entry. An Israeli entry or exit stamp in some Middle Eastern countries is an example.

• Multiple visas are required for your frequent international travel. A multinational company or an international airline are two examples.
  

• An urgent international trip requires a passport to the United States, but you are unable to obtain a foreign visa in time.
  

• When a special validation is required to enter a restricted country or area.

If you feel that you meet the aforementioned requirements, here are the official application steps:

1. Fill out your form here
(for those renewing an application, follow here)

2. Submit a new Passport Photo


3. Use the (fee calculator) to Calculate and Submit Fees

5. Submit your Form (here)

6. Track the Application Status with the Online Passport Status System
https://passportstatus.state.gov/

Additional information about the application process can be found (here)

For those wishing to apply in person, youll want to visit travel.state.gov for additional details.

NOTE

An upcoming trip that requires you to travel outside the country & a required travel visa calls for a second passport.

In addition, the trip must take place within 90 days to make you eligible. This information may assist you in bypassing the ardius denial process and reapplication. Nevertheless, if you can gather all the required documents, you may be able to travel with just two passports! 

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