There are few changes in passport application and renewal because of COVID-19. The main changes in getting new US passport and renewal of passport like processing time. Renew passport in the US is no issue.
How to apply for a new U.S. Passport
U.S. passport eligibility for applicants.
The main eligibility to get the passport of the United States the applicant must be the citizen of US. Or he/she got US national status. The travellers of US need passport book or a passport card for travelling. The overseas travel through air required a passport book.
In case you want to enter from the followings countries like Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda then you need a passport book or a passport card. However, passport card is economical than the passport book. The procedure for obtaining passport book or card are the same. Renew passport online is not possible, but applicant will submit his/her application in person.
U.S. passport from within the country.
In case applicant need urgent processing of passport then, check the processing fee for urgent passport and steps. Renew expired passport is possible through urgent and ordinary services. However, if you need your passport after three weeks, then you have to go for the normal application process and submit your application in person.
U.S. passport from outside the country.
If the applicant is outside the country and, then he/she needs to contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The US passport application will also entertained outside the country through embassy.
Requirements for U.S. passport.
Fill out the application Form for passport book, card or together. So, fill out the given application Form online. However, for this form filling use Passport Application Wizard. Once you complete the application form then take a print then visit passport acceptance facility. The candidate cannot submit the application online. Applicant can also fill out the application form by hand after taking print out. However, application on form will be in front and after the permission of authority officer.
1. Take all personal documents.
2. Proof of citizenship paper.
3. ID documents and fresh picture.
4. Deposit required passport fee.
How to renew a U.S. passport
COVID-19 alter all things and that is why the renewal time also changed. However, the article will tell you all about the renewal of US passport. All individuals of this country need valid passport to make an international tour.
Eligibility to renew a U.S. passport
The US passport is the property of the US citizen by birth or secure U.S. nationality. The applicant can renew their passport unless the passport was released before your 16th birthday, released 15 or more years ago or damaged, lost, or stolen. In case you want to change your name, but do not have any prove for that. Then, you have to go for new passport in person through form DS-11.
U.S. passport renewal procedure.
The applicant can send his application for the renewal of passport through email. If the applicant wants his passport renewal on urgent basis, then he/she deposit extra fee for this. However, to contact at Regional Passport Agency, call 1-877-487-2778; TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793 Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 10 PM ET. The facility is not available on weekends or federal holidays.
In case the applicant is away from the United States and Canada, then contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for latest information.
Requirements for U.S. passport renewal.
The renewal process starts from the filling out the renewal application form that is DS-82. Applicant download it through Adobe Reader. Candidate can fill it by hand or use its print out through the Passport Application Wizard. However, application form for the renewal of US passport will not submit online. So, for this applicant will visit along DS-82 form at local passport acceptance facility or regional agency.
1. Require fresh passport sized picture of the applicant.
2. Deposit your passport renewal fee according to current fee structure.
3. Bring your holding passport.
4. In case your name is changed then you need marriage certificate or court decision regarding this matter.
5. The official supporting documents will returns from the Passport Services Office.
The U.S. passport renewal tips.
1. Try to renew your passport nine months prior to expire.
2. Regularly check your passport expiry date because some country demands at least six months validity for visa stamp.
3. In case you make frequent international visits then use passport book with 52 pages.
