If you were born in the U. You will need:. To learn more, visit Citizenship Evidence. If you were born outside the U. Request a Certification of Report of Birth or learn more about birth records for U. All previously issued DSs are still valid as proof of identity, citizenship and for other legal purposes. The new design has state-of-the-art security features to help prevent fraud and identity theft.
The FS is an official record confirming that a child born abroad to a U. All previously issued FS or DS documents are still valid as proof of identity, citizenship and for other legal purposes.
Request one or more copies of your Certificate of Witness to Marriage Abroad. Request one or more copies of a Consular Report of Death of a U.
Citizen Abroad. For information on how to obtain copies of your passport records see Obtain Copies of Passport Records. Technological advances have changed the way passport photos may be taken and the way that the U. Department of State processes the photos. See Passport Photos for more information. To ensure your customers have the most up-to-date information regarding passports, direct them to travel.
There they will find information about passport requirements, where to apply, how to download an application, and more. You should also add a link to travel.
See our Travel Agents Homepage for more information. Your photo must have been taken within 6 months of submitting your application and reflect your current appearance. You must directly face the camera. Profile shots will not be accepted. Your expression should be neutral with both eyes open and directly facing the camera. Photos with exaggerated expressions and squinting will not be accepted. If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, you'll need to obtain and submit a signed statement from your doctor with your passport application.
You may wear a hat or head covering, but you must submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously in public or a signed doctor's statement verifying the item is used daily for medical purposes.
Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face. No, the child must be the only person in the photo. Nothing used to support the child should be in the camera's frame, including the arms or hands of a parent holding the child.
Uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, and camouflage attire cannot be worn in the photo except in the case of religious attire that is worn daily. It is acceptable if an infant's eyes, particularly a newborn's, are not, or are not entirely, open. All other children must have their eyes open and looking straight ahead towards the camera. When taking a photo of your baby or toddler, no other person should be in the photo, and your child should be looking at the camera with his or her eyes open.
Lay your baby on his or her back on a plain white or off-white sheet. This will ensure your baby's head is supported and provide a plain background for the photo. Make certain there are no shadows on your baby's face, especially if you take a picture from above with the baby lying down. Cover a car seat with a plain white or off-white sheet and take a picture of your child in the car seat. Yes, you can use a digital camera. However, most webcams and mobile phones cannot provide images of sufficient quality.
No, you can not digitally alter a photo to remove red eye. You will have to submit a new photo without red eye. Copied or digitally scanned photos of official documents will not be accepted. In addition, photos must not be digitally enhanced or altered to change your appearance in any way. Snapshots, magazine photos, low-resolution vending machine photos, mobile device photos, or full-length photographs are not acceptable. New photos are only required if your appearance has significantly changed from what is in your photo.
Growing a beard or coloring your hair would not constitute a significant change. If you can still be identified from the photo in your current passport, you do not need to apply for a new passport. You may have to apply for a new passport if you have:. If the appearance of your child under the age of 16 has changed due to the normal aging process, you do not need to apply for a new passport for him or her.
Yes, you can wear jewelry and piercings and show your tattoos. Jewelry and piercings should not block large portions of your face. Permanent tattoos are fine for your photo as well and don't need to be covered. Learn more about this change to make it easier for you to make an appointment. Subscribe to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you in an emergency abroad. You are about to leave travel.
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What is the current status of passport operations? Our processing times begin the day we receive your application at a passport agency or center , not the day you mail your application or apply for a passport at a local acceptance facility. We are no longer using door-to-door timeframes to describe routine and expedited service. Mail times vary across the country. Plan ahead and apply early. These services provide the fastest turnaround and protect your important documents Use Self-Service Tools Online : Get your questions answered immediately by using one of the self-service tools available on our site.
What services are available online? What should I expect when applying at an acceptance facility? What should I expect when applying by mail? There is no need to be physically present at an acceptance facility, passport agency, or passport center for any of the following services: Renew your U. What should I expect if I need to apply at a passport agency or center? Why did you temporarily disable the online appointment system? Why are you making this change?
Calling us will improve your ability to make an appointment in the following ways : Our call center representatives will provide you unique confirmation information that our staff will verify on the day of your appointment. If you are not the true appointment holder, you will be turned away on the day of your appointment.
The unique confirmation information will allow us to verify your appointment is legitimate, and ensure you are not being scammed. The new process will ensure third-party services cannot book appointments. If you need to cancel or change your appointment, please call us.
Your appointment will be assigned to a new customer calling to make an appointment. While you will need to wait to speak with a customer service representative to book an appointment, we have added staff to handle the increased call volume, and updated our phone menus to help streamline the experience and reduce wait times. How do I cancel my appointment? We appreciate your patience as we ensure appointments go to the applicants who truly need them.
Are you making progress on pending U. I have a pending application. Can I upgrade it for expedited service? Are passport agencies and centers still reopening? When will you return to your normal service times? Can I request a refund?
Is it safe to travel internationally? What about customers overseas who need a passport? General Questions. How do I get the status of my application? I need my passport sooner than I thought. What can I do? I got a letter in the mail or an email about my application. What should I do? I have a life or death emergency in a foreign country and need a passport. My passport has already been issued and mailed to me, but I have not received it.
What do I do? How will you send my passport and supporting documents? I'm renewing my passport. Do I get the old one back? Will I get a new passport number? My address has changed. Do I need to update my passport? My passport has been damaged. Please contact the airline you are traveling with to check if they have the same requirement.
My passport expires on July 20, Appointments are temporarily unavailable due to Covid restrictions, will this be an issue for me to travel? Answer: The Dominican Republic's entry requirements have recently changed. My daughter's US passport expiration date is January Can we go without any problem.
Answer: Your U. You should be able to travel without issues. If you meant Los Cobos in Bogota, Colombia, your passports should still meet the country's requirement. Lucia by: Anonymous Question: Hello.
I have a trip planned in July to St Lucia and my passport expires in March Do I meet their entry requirements? Answer: Yes, your passport meets the entry requirement. It only needs to be valid for the duration of your stay in Saint Lucia. Passport expiring soon. I just realized that my passport expires on December 8. I am trying to get a renewal but with Covid restrictions, getting an appointment is nearly impossible, and expediting services are not offering their usual service.
Answer: Greece requires U. Your passport still meets this requirement so you can proceed with your plans to travel. You may renew your passport when you return from your trip. Passport is about to expire by: Anonymous Question: I'm traveling to El Salvador next week and my daughter's passport expires in 3 months. Someone told me that I'm not able to travel. Answer: You should be able to travel. I am a holder of a Philippine passport which will expire on April Will I be able to get a J1 visa?
My expected departure is in September, will I be able to get in the US then just simply renew my Philippine passport there? Answer: Please contact the U. Embassy in Manila regarding visa requirements. Traveling with expired passport to native country by: Anonymous Question: If I am a citizen of the Dominican Republic but have an expired passport.
Will I be allowed to travel and renew my passport while I am there? Answer: A valid passport is typically required to board an international flight. Please contact the Embassy of the Dominican Republic or the airline you plan on traveling with for requirements specific to returning citizens.
I just realized that my passport expires on October I am trying to get a passport renewal but getting an appointment is nearly impossible and expediting services are not offering their usual service.
Answer: Since your passport falls short of the Schengen requirement of 3 months beyond your expected date of departure, you cannot travel to Greece using it. My passport exp. Answer: We're sorry to learn about your loss. Serbia only requires that you present a valid passport upon entry.
You should be able to travel with your current passport without any problem. We are traveling to Greece from August 15 to 26 with layovers in Canada. Will we have a problem? Your daughter's passport meets this requirement so there shouldn't be any issues with entering Greece and transiting through Canada.
Enjoy your trip and stay safe! Answer: You may travel to Aruba with your current passport. Aruba only requires that U. My nationality is Venezuelan. Appreciate your comments and feedback. Please contact the CBP for more information on entry requirements specific to Venezuelan passport holders. Traveling to Iceland with a soon to be expired passport by: Anonymous Question: Hi. Unfortunately I just realized that my passport expires in mid September. I was wondering: 1 If there was an expedited process that would enable me to renew my passport before that time?
I greatly appreciate your response. Thank you very much! You may apply in person at a regional agency. Appointments are required but are extremely limited at this time. Set an Appointment Your appointment date must be within 3 business days of your scheduled departure. Please bring proof of your upcoming trip in addition to the renewal requirements.
You cannot. You will need to submit your current passport for the renewal. And even if your submit a new application, your passport will be invalidated once the application is received. Also, your current passport does not meet Iceland 's entry requirement. Travel issue by: Anonymous Question: My children live in Ireland. Their travel document will expire in November and they plan to travel to Guinea in August for 3 weeks.
Answer: Please contact the Embassy or Consulate of Guinea located in Ireland for information regarding entry to their country using the travel document you mentioned. Her Albanian passport is expiring in November.
Can she travel or would there be a problem for her? Answer: Please contact the Embassy of The Bahamas for entry requirements specific to Albanian passport holders. Will I be fine for this travel back and forth? Answer: The government of Morocco requires U.
Your passport does not meet the validity requirement. In order to travel to Morocco on your mentioned travel dates, you need to apply for a renewal in person at a regional passport agency.
Regional agencies strictly require appointments and these are extremely limited at this time. Set an appointment for no earlier than July 7. As appointments are limited, you will likely have to try several times before you can secure one.
You may also contact passport services at for assistance and more information. So it is not full 3 months on return. Will this cause any issues with entry to the destination or re-entry to the USA? Answer: You should be okay. The three-month requirement is counted from the date of entry, not from the date of departure. You should also not have issues getting back in the United States as long as you arrive with valid U.
I am only going for 2 weeks. Will I be able to travel even though my passport will be expiring in 2 months? Please contact the CBP for the most updated entry requirements. Am I okay to do so with no issues? Answer: Yes, you are okay to travel on the dates mentioned. Your passport only needs to be valid in order to travel to Mexico and get back into the United States.
Traveling to Aruba by: Anonymous Question: Hello, we are traveling from NJ to Aruba and our passports expire a little over 3 months after we return.
Will we have any issues? Do we need to renew our passports prior to going? Answer: Your passports only need to be valid during your stay in Aruba. You should not have any passport-related issues with your travel. Sister's passport expires after 3 months by: jorge aven Question: My sister has a flight to Ecuador on July 18 and returns on September 9.
Her passport expires on December Is she going to have any problems returning? Answer: Your sister should not have any issues getting back into the United States as long as she arrives with a valid passport. Passport by: Anonymous Question: My sister is planning to travel to Bangladesh.
While re-entry to the USA her passport about to expires within 2 months. Will it affect to re-enter the USA? Answer: Your sister may re-enter the United States without issue as long as she arrives with a valid U. Answer: The passports' validity will not be a problem. Your passports only need to be valid for the duration of your stay in Curacao.
Traveling to Bahamas with 4 months left on passport by: Anonymous Question: Hello. We have read that the Bahamas requires that her passport be valid for 3 months after the departure date. We have tried contacting the Bahama Embassy but have not been able to get throughcan this be confirmed?
Answer: According to the Department of State's page on The Bahamas, your passport only needs to be valid upon entry to their country. Your daughter should be able to travel and not have issues with her passport during your trip.
Transit through Turkey with 3 months validity on passport by: Anonymous Question: My son's passport expires on Sept We are traveling to Tajikistan on June 20th, with a connection in Turkey.
Are we ok to travel? We are not visiting Turkey and not leaving the airport, we are just flying with a Turkish airline from the US through Turkey to Tajikistan.
Will the Turkish airline let him board the plane and he will be ok on the connection flight to Tajikistan in Turkey? Answer: If you are not leaving the airport, you should not have issues with your son's passport's remaining validity.
Please contact the airline you are traveling with to confirm. Some airlines may have their own policies. Expires 4 months. Traveling to Philippines by: Anonymous Question: My mother-in-law needs to go to the Philippines due to a death in her family. The problem is that her passport expires in October, which is 4 months from now. Can she still go and come back home with it expiring in 4 months?
A visa is also now required. If your mother-in-law is a dual citizen and she has a valid Philippine passport, she may depart and re-enter the United States with her American passport and enter and depart the Philippines with her Philippine passport. If she is a green card holder with a Philippine passport, she may travel to the PI without issues. She may also re-enter the United States without problems as long as she arrives with a valid passport and green card.
Emergency passport by: Anonymous Question: My nephew's American passport is expired since We had no travel plans so I didn't renew the passport back then. His grandfather just passed today and he needs to travel with his mom internationally to Central America as soon as possible. She is planning to renew his passport in Central America once there. Will he have a problem leaving the US?
Thank you for any help or information provided. Answer: Yes, there will be a problem leaving the United States as a valid passport is required to board an international flight. Since the child is traveling because of a qualified life-or-death emergency, the mother may apply for expedited service at a regional passport agency.
She may call for an appointment. They should be prepared to a copy of the death certificate and airline tickets as proof of the emergency. Lines are very busy these days so they may have to try several times in order to get through.
Representatives are available Mondays through Fridays a. Eastern Time excluding federal holidays. Will there be a problem for her to travel? Answer: In order to enter Albania , U. This is counted from the bearer's date of departure from Albania. Your daughter's passport falls 2 days short of the validity requirement. You need to either apply for your child's new passport or move her return date to on or before July Answer: There shouldn't be any issues with you traveling to the United States as long as your visa is valid and you exit the United States before your passport expires.
Will there be a problem? Answer: The government of El Salvador only requires that U. You should not have any passport-related issues when you travel. I will enter Israel with my Israeli passport. Do I need to renew my US passport before traveling? Answer: There is no need to renew your passport before your trip. You may leave the United States using your U. Exactly 3 months by: Anonymous Question: My son's passport expires Sept 6.
We are traveling to Bosnia on June 5th, with a connection in Turkey on June 6th. Answer: Bosnia and Herzegovina requires U. As long as you can provide proof that you are leaving on June 5th, you should be able to enter their country without issue. With regard to your connection in Turkey, there should be no problems as long as you do not leave the airport. Canada to U.
Can I still go or do I need to renew? Answer: You should be able to travel to the United States without issue. Answer: The Dominican Republic now requires at least 6 months on your passport in order to allow entry. Since your passport falls short of this requirement, you need to apply for a renewal before you can travel.
Passport expires by: Anonymous Question: My son who is 10 years old is traveling to Ghana with an American passport at the end of May. The passport expires on 16 August. Will he be able to travel? Since your son's passport does not meet the requirement, you need to apply for a new one so he can travel.
Can we still go? Do airlines and TSA have their own rules? Will we be able to get on the flight even if Aruba allows??
TSA and airlines generally honor your destination's requirements. You may contact the airline you are traveling with and TSA to confirm.
My passport expires on October Will I be okay to travel? Answer: The government of Guatemala requires that U. Since your passport falls short of this requirement, you need to apply for a renewal before your trip.
Passport expired in 3 months by: Anonymous Question: Hi. Can I travel with my current passport or do I need to renew? Answer: The Dominican Republic requires that U. Since your passport does not meet this requirement, you need to renew your passport before you can travel. Routine service by mail takes 10 to 12 weeks while expedited service takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Since you're leaving in a little over a week, your only course of action is to apply in person at a regional passport agency. At this time, agencies offer very limited in-person appointments and prioritize those in qualified life-or-death emergencies.
Your appointment date must be 3 business days before your scheduled flight. Make sure that all your requirements are complete and to bring proof of imminent travel. Make an Appointment. He has an Italian passport expiring in mid-August. Can he enter the US with this passport in June? Answer: Visiting Italian citizens may enter the United States with passports that are at least valid for the duration of their stay in the country.
Your father may use his passport in June but he must present proof that he will leave the U. Please contact the CBP for more information regarding entry. Do we need a new passport? You can apply for your child's new passport when you get back. Travel to South Korea? My passport expires in November. Is this too close? Should I be worried? Answer: Your passport only needs to be valid upon entry to South Korea.
You should be okay. My US passport expires on Oct. I am planning on returning to the States on Sept. Will I have problems using my passport for entry into the States? I am not planning on returning to Austria any time soon.
Answer: You may enter the United States without issue as long as you arrive with a valid passport. We arrive in France on July 3, We are only staying for a week. Is his passport expiration going to be an issue when we arrive? Answer: In order to enter France , U.
Your son's passport falls a few days short of this requirement. If you do it ASAP and pay for expedited service, you should get it in plenty of time before your trip. Is it possible to go to India??
Answer: As we specialize in U. Please contact the Indian Embassy closest to you regarding your concern. Passport requirements for Ireland by: hockrick Question: I am going to Ireland the last week in October My passport expires in the middle of January which is short of three months. Does Ireland request that the expiration date be at least 3 months or am I ok?
Answer: Your passport only needs to be valid for the duration of your stay in Ireland. Traveling to France with a one month left on refugee travel document by: Anonymous Question: Assuming that France opens its borders for fully vaccinated US Residents, I am traveling to France on May 30 and returning on June 14th. My travel document expires on July Would I be allowed to travel? Answer: You need to contact the French Embassy regarding their latest entry regulations.
As for returning to the United States, there shouldn't be any issues as long as you get back before your travel document expires. Please contact the CBP for more information regarding re-entry. We are traveling to Albania Europe , from June 27 to September 3.
Are we allowed to travel with it or do we have to apply for another one? Answer: Hi, Rudina. Your son's passport still meets this requirement so there is no need to apply for a new passport before your trip. You may apply for your child's passport when you return. Her passport expires in September.
Do I need to renew her passport or can she travel with the one she has? If she needs to renew what is the fastest way to process it and where? We don't have much time and I already bought the tickets.
Your daughter may travel with her current passport. My daughter's US passport expires July 31, She has a valid French passport. Our planned returned date to the US is July 25, Could you please confirm?
Corinne Answer: Hello, Corrine. Your daughter may use her French passport to enter France and her U. There should be no issues re-entering the country as long as she arrives with a valid American passport.
Answer: You will need to contact the Embassy of Colombia regarding entry requirements specific to North Macedonian passport holders. As for re-entry to the United States, you should have no problems as long as you arrive with a valid passport and green card.
Traveling in one month by: Anonymous Question: Can I travel to Las Vegas with my license if my passport not back from renewal yet? Passport expires June Traveling in April. Answer: A passport is not required for domestic travel. Your license will suffice if it is Real ID compliant. Please contact the airline you are flying with for more information. My passport expires in June but I'm planning a trip to the DR. Answer: Yes, there is a problem. The Dominican Republic now requires that U.
You need to renew your passport before you can travel. Travel to Pakistan by: Anonymous Question: Hi! I'm traveling to Pakistan on April Will there be any issues or do I need to renew my passport before I go? If you need to go abroad urgently , not having a valid travel document could prevent you from being able to make the journey. Some countries will not process a visa application if you provide data from a passport that will expire within a couple of months.
In most cases, these visa requirements oblige you to have around 6 months left on the document. Evisas, electronic visa waivers, and visas are processed to match the exact passport data provided during an application. Therefore, if information like your passport number changes, the travel authorization linked to it will need to be updated or renewed too.
Don't get caught out at the airport when it's too late - know the baggage allowances before you leave. Skip to main content. Trending searches Where is my nearest branch? Other services. Home Identity What to do when your passport is about to expire. Rules for travelling with a soon-to-be expired passport. How long should you have left on your passport? How do I find out how long I need on my passport?
Passport rules for different countries All countries will have their own rules concerning passport validity and expiration rules. Barbados Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay.
Canada Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay, but if you have less than six months validity it may take longer to pass through immigration control. China Your passport should have at least six months validity.
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