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  Passport Services

  • New passport
  • Passport renewal
  • Add passport pages
  • Second passport
  • Lost passport
  • Name change
  • Obtaining second passport

    Second passports are valid for a period of 2 years and can be extended upon expiration if necessary. Second passports are issued at the State Department's discretion, usually due to one of the following circumstances:

    - For US citizen who travels internationally so frequently that, due to time constraints, have difficulty acquiring traveling visas between trips.
    - For safety/security reasons. For example, if you travel between Israel and anti Israeli States.

    Step 1. Gathering the necessary documents
    Step 2. Shipping the documents

    Step 1. Gathering the necessary documents
    1 Passport renewal application online ( DS-82 online) Fill out passport renewal application online. Click on "Create form" button and print the application. Be sure to sign and date your application.
    2 Letter of explanation The letter has to be addressed to US Department of State and explain in detail why you are applying for a second passport.
    3 Current valid passport You are required to present your primary passport with your application. If your current passport is within 1 year of expiration you will need to apply for passport renewal before applying for second passport.
    4 Letter of Authorization Please print, sign, and date the letter.
    5 Two (2) passport photos Photos must be recent, identical, 2x2 inches, not from a vending machine. More on passport photo requirements passport photo
    6 Travel itinerary
    (Rush Service only)
    - Copy of a plane ticket to a foreign country, or
    - Copy of a travel itinerary with the applicant's name showing dates and flight info, or if neither is available and traveling for business
    - A letter from the employer
    7 Payment Certified Check or Money Order for $135 payable to the "US Department of State"
    8 Our order form Please fill out our Order Form and indicate the type of processing that you require (Rush or Regular)
    Step 2. Shipping the documents to us

    For faster service and accurate tracking we recommend using FedEx. Please include the following documents:

    1. Signed and dated Form DS-82
    2. Signed and dated Letter of Explanation
    3. Current valid passport
    4. Letter of Authorization (1 signed copy)
    5. Two (2) passport photos
    6. Travel itinerary (Rush Service only)
    7. Certified Check or Money Order for $135 payable to US Department of Sate
    8. Our processed Order form printout.

    Our address:
    VisaHQ.com
    Passport Services
    2005 Massachusetts Avenue
    Washington, DC 20036
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