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How Can I Get a Second Duplicate Passport?

How Can I Get a Second Duplicate Passport?
Starting December 27th, 2021, the Department of State will increase fees for a passport book by $20 for all customers. Price updates reflected here.

Having two passports sounds like a privilege reserved for spies and secret agents. Actually, though, you don’t need a double life filled with dark secrets to get a second American passport. All you have to do is request one, and prove to the Department of State that you actually need it.

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Can I Renew My Passport by Mail?

Can I Renew My Passport by Mail?

If you have a passport that’s either approaching its expiration date or already expired, you may be eligible to apply by mail. How do you know if you’re eligible to renew your passport by mail?

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Passports for Mexico

Passports for Mexico

Passports are required for all air travel to and from Mexico. For travel by land or sea, adults should have a passport, passport card, enhanced driver’s license, or a trusted traveler card like NEXUS, FAST, or SENTRI.

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Can I Use a Valid Visa in an Expired Passport?

Can I Use a Valid Visa in an Expired Passport?

Adult passports are valid for 10 years after they are issued. Depending on the country, travel visas can also be good for many years as well. Unfortunately, the expiration date on your travel visas is unlikely to coincide with the expiration date on your passport.

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