Im currently a freshman in college and am planning on studying abroad in europe within the next school year. These instructions are for individuals renewing a passport or applying for an initial. The large passport book is 52 pages with 44 pages for passport stamps compared to only 28 pages for the regular book 20 pages for passport stamps. The passport card is not valid for international air travel. Please note that you can request a large size passport book with 52 visa pages when renewing. If you want a 52page passport book, be sure to check the appropriate box on form ds82. When you apply for or renew your passport, you have the option of the 28 page version or the 52 page one they both cost the same. While issuing the 52 page variant may be at the discretion of the office, they seem to give it to basically anyone. The lebanese republic, passport is written on the cover page in both arabic and french.
Im filling out the paperwork for my first passport book and im a little uncertain as to whether or not to get the nonstandard size. Youll just need to check the large book box on your application form. Filling a 52 page passport in 8 months of heavy travel is not out of the question itself. Only available for passport book applicants in the u. It is appropriate for all travel purposes except for travel for us government purposes, including tourist travel, business travel, flight crew travel, and travel. You can mail the completed application form along with your current passport, one passport photo and payment of fees to the address in the form. Luckily, its free to request a 52page passport by simply checking a box on. For children age 15 and under, the passport is valid for 5 years and for adults 16 and older it is valid for 10 years. If you count one page per trip one entry stamp and one exit stamp on the same page, 10 years. Always check this box on your passport application readers. Read warning on page 1 of instructions please select the documents for which you are applying.
You can renew a passport book, a passport card, or both documents. When applying for a new passport, applicants may apply for a 28 page or 52 page passport, with no additional cost for obtaining the 52 page passport. I recently renewed my old us passport that was set to expire in february 2012. There is no downside to having the extra passport pages, except a few extra ounces to carry. The passport book comes as either 28 or 52 pages and is valid for five years. Please select the following options under passport product and fees you will not be asked to pay any of these fees electronically. The longer book is no additional charge, and recommended if you may be traveling frequently. Aug 23, 2016 complete ds82 from for passport renewal if you want the 52 page book, make sure you choose that option in your application. If you travel frequently, you may request to be issued a larger passport book with 52 pages. The passport book is required for international air travel.
Theres now an option to get the thicker 52page version instead of the regular 28page version, with both costing the same. Oct 17, 2017 you can request a 52page book on your ds11 for no additional cost by checking the box that reads, 52 page. If your passport is less than 5 years expired, you can apply for a passport renewal and request the 52 page book. As of january 1, 2016, passports may no longer have pages added to them. Just indicate your choice when you fill out form ds82. Usag stuttgart passport application instructions us army garrisons. United states passport fees updated january 2019 adult applicants 16 years and older please see apply in person. This is the government fee that you have to pay in order to process your passport through a travel agency. If you renew your passport from outside of the united states, you will. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met.
I recently found out that the us passport comes in two sizes. You can get an xl passport with extra pages for free. While issuing the 52page variant may be at the discretion of the office, they seem to give it to basically anyone. Feb 12, 2019 the passport card is the size of a drivers license and is used for convenience as it is smaller and cheaper than the passport book. Do not include your canadian social insurance number on the form in place of your u. Also called tourist passports, regular passports, and ordinary passports, the passport book with the blue cover is the one issued to the vast majority of us citizens. Jul 09, 2019 youll also be able to select whether or not you want a regular book or a larger, 52page passport. The total amount will depend on the service you require and any additional services you might need or want.
The word large is misleading, since both types of passports have the same dimensions, but the book with extra pages is thicker. You may request a larger passport book with 52 pages, at no additional cost, by checking the 52 page box at the top of the ds11. When should i get a 52page united states passport vs. Our fees listed on this page are for those applying for or renewing their passport in the united states and renewing by mail from canada. Paid per application for 12 day delivery of an issued passport book from the department of. Getting a 52page passport international travel news. Usa 52 vs 28 page passport size im getting ready to renew my wife and is passports and am stuck between getting a 28 or 52 page passport. Department of state expedite fee paid per application, in addition to. Of those, 43 are blank to be used for visas and country entryexit stamps. The standard passport is 28 pages, and the nonstandard book is 52 pages. Submitting incorrect passport fees could delay the processing of your application. This page povides information on how to add pages to your passport.
What are the benefits of the passport book vs passport card. If you want the 52page book, you must check the large book box. Print out the form, and attach one photo to the application with staples. I got a new 52 page passport when i was 17 with no stamps on my previous passport by simply checking large book in my renewal form without paying anything extra or anything at all for that matter, it was with a ds5504. To request a larger 52 page passport book at no additional cost, simply check the 52 page box at the top of your passport application. Us passport renewal or second passport concierge service please complete all fields request for. Passport cards a convenient wallet sized card that can only be used for land and sea travel in the u. Passports and services new passport processing passport books globally recognized and accepted for all forms of travel available in two sizes. Us passport book us passport book and us passport card book specifications. Net, if you travel a lot, go with the 52 page version and save the cost. If applying for an official or nofee passport do not select 52 page book. Aug 26, 2018 the large passport book is 52 pages 44 page for passport stamps compared to only 28 pages for the regular book 20 pages for passport stamps. Since it doesnt cost extra, i dont see any reason you wouldnt just go for the larger book. Use the 2020 passport fees table to help you calculate the cost of getting your passport.
The contents of the passport are in arabic, french and english. The nonstandard, 52 page book has 43 blank pages for visas. Passport cards, a more convenient option for those traveling by land andor sea, will not be acceptable for air travel. It really depends on how much you are moving around. Most foreign countries require a specific number of blank visa pages in a passport as an entry requirement. You must complete all pages of the form and sign and date it. The department determined that the demand for additional visa pages would be substantially reduced by issuing only the larger 52 page passport books to overseas u. There is the option to get a 52page nonstandard passport and under that option it says. Should i or shouldnt i get a 52page nonstandard passport. Of those 52 pages, 43 pages are blank and available for visas and entry exit stamps. Adding additional pages to a passport is now a thing of the past. The standard passport comes with 28 pages only 17 are for visas and the large passport comes with 52 pages i assume only 44 pages are for visas.
Filling a 52page passport in 8 months of heavy travel is not out of the question itself. Marriage license, divorce decree, courtordered name change document. If you want a 52 page passport book, be sure to check the appropriate box on form ds82. If you travel frequently, check the 52 page box at the top of your passport application to receive a larger passport book with 52 pages. If youre not eligible to renew your passport, please go to our apply in person page to learn the steps for how to apply. The current standard us passport has 28 pages, 18 of them blank. If you run out of pages before your passport expires, you must apply. Large 54 page usa passport international travel news. However, overnight mail return is only available for the u. How much traveling would one have to do each year on average for them to need more. Us should i get the standard or large passport book.
In addition to the regular passport application costs, the expedited service will cost an extra. So i do travel alot but not like some of you for business do. Hell, i probably wont even travel much by the time. Due to public health measures to limit the spread of covid19, the department of state has limited u. I got a new 52page passport when i was 17 with no stamps on my previous passport by simply checking large book in my renewal form without paying anything extra or anything at all for that matter, it was with a ds5504.
Should i opt for the 52 page us passport when renewing. Types of us passport books get your passport book today. You may request a larger passport book with 52 pages at no additional cost by checking the 52 page box at the top of the ds82. The special government procedure to have a new set of pages sewn into your valid passport was discontinued on december 31, 2015. I will be using my passport to go from south carolina to russia for a 12 period. If, however, you get the 28 version and later have to add pages, it will cost for those pages to be added. A us passport allows you to travel anywhere in the world by plane, car, or boat. The 52 page option is for those who frequently travel abroad during the passport validity period and is recommended. New passport and renewal passport applicants can request the 52 page passport book for no additional cost. There are 48 pages in the current machinereadable navy blue passport. You will need to renew your passport if you run out of blank visa pages. How to add passport pages in 2019 fastport passport.
For more information, see these frequently asked questions about passports. Passport fees 2020 for routine and expedited services. There is a mandatory passport application fee for most services. Federal register proposed elimination of visa page insert. However, the passport card cannot be used for travel by plane. Yes, you can order the 52 page passport book instead of the standard 28 page version. Undamaged current passport can be renewed within 5 years of expiration date new passport photosname change documents if needed e. Accordingly, a 52 page passport book is the same size as a 28 page book with a set of extra visa pages. Frequent travelers may request 52 page passports for no additional cost. At the latter part of 10 years it possible i would run out of. You may also add additional pages to a valid passport.
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