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Process for Applying First Time Adult US Passport:
American Passport is a travel document issued only to the citizens of United States of America by the Department of State U.S., US Passport confirms the Identity & nationality of the holder and facilitates the holder for International travel. U.S Department of State is issuing Biometric Passports since August 2007. Citizens of US who reside in United States & overseas can apply Passport by following these simple steps
Step 1: Eligibility
Step 2: Application Form & Filling the Application Form
Step 3: Required Documents
Step 4: Passport size Photos & Photo requirements
Step 5: Passport Fees & Mode of Payment
Step 6: Check List for Lodging the Application Form
Step 7: Lodging the Application Form
Step 8: Tracking Your Application Form
Step 9: Collecting your Passport
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Step 1- Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a US Citizen
- Applicant’s age must be 16 years or above
- Applicant must have a valid Identification Proof
Note: Applicants who are applying for US Passport, first they must check their eligibility for applying Passport.
Step 2- Application Form:
US Citizens can get the Passport Application form in 2 ways
- Applicant can apply online by visiting the official website
- Applicant can download the application form by visiting the official website
For applying online click here: (http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/212239.pdf)
To download the application form click here: (http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/212239.pdf)
Note:
All the Applicants who are applying for US Passport for the first time, they have to submit the Application form in person
Process for Filling the Application Form online:
Step 1: Visit the Official Passport website
Step 2: Check your eligibility
Step 3: After confirming the eligibility, fill the complete application form with correct details & take the print of the filled application form
Step 4: Attach 1 most recent Photo
Step 5: Attach the required documents
Step 6: Pay the prescribed fees (fees can be paid by Credit card/Debit card/Certified Cheque/Money order)
Step 7: Lodge you application form personally at your nearest Passport Agency
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Process for Filling the Application Form normally:
Step 1: Visit a nearest Passport office
Step 2: Take an Application form (DS-11)
Step 3: Fill the complete application form with correct details
Step 4: Attach 1 most recent photo
Step 5: Attach the required documents
Step 6: Pay the prescribed fees (fees can be paid by Credit card/Debit card/Certified Cheque/Money order)
Step 7: Lodge you application form personally at your nearest Passport Office
Step 3- Required Documents:
Citizens of US who are applying for Passport must submit the following Certificates
- Completely filled DS-11Passport Application form
- Proof of US Citizenship (Original)
- Present Identification Proof
- 1 Photo (Most recent one)
Note: Applicants who are applying for Passport can show the following certificates for proof of US Citizenship
- Certified U.S Birth Certificate
- Citizenship certificate
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Consular Report of Birth/Birth Certificate
Note:
- All the above required documents to be submitted with the Passport application form must be original (Photocopies will not be accepted)
Note: Applicants who are applying for Passport can show the following certificates for Identification Proof
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Citizenship certificate
- Valid Driving License
- Current Military ID
- Employee ID Card (for Govt Employees)
For more details on Documents required click here: (https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/first-time.html#step3)
Step 4-Passport size Photos & Photo requirements:
Applicants Photo is more important for security reasons & if the applicant’s photo does not reach the requirements prescribed by the US Passport office, application may not be forwarded. Applicants who are applying Passport they must submit 1 photo which meets the following requirements.
- Photos 2 X 2 size (51mm X 51 mm)
- Photo must be less than six months old
- Photos should be with good quality & colour gloss prints
- Photos should be clear, sharp & in focus
To know more details on Photo specifications click here: (https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/photos/photos.html)
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Step 5- Passport Fees & Mode of Payment:
Passport Fees:
- Passport Book & Card – $140 + $25
- Passport Book – $110 + $25
Passport fees can be paid by Credit card or Debit Card or Certified cheque or Money order or Cash
To know more details on Passport fees click here: (https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/fees.html)
Step 6- Check List for Lodging the Application Form:
- Completely filled DS-11 Passport application form
- Original documents required for applying passport
- 1 most recent photo
- Photo copy of Identification proof
- Passport fees receipt
Step 7- Lodging the Application Form:
Applicants after completing all the above formalities, Passport application form must be submitted personally at their nearest passport Agency or at nearest Passport acceptance Facility.
Note: All type of First time applicants must submit their Passport application form in person
For more details on lodging your Passport application form click here: (https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/where-to-apply.html)
To know the address of the nearest Passport Acceptance Facility click here: (https://iafdb.travel.state.gov/)
Step 8- Tracking your Application Form:
Applicants after the successful submission of their Passport application forms, they can use this facility after 7-10 working days.
With the applicant’s Last name, Date of Birth & Social Security number, applicant can use this facility to track the status of the Passport application form
To track your application Status click here: (https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/application-status.html)
Step 9- Collecting your Passport:
After the successful submission of your passport application form along with photo & required documents you will get your Passport approximately within 6 weeks (Including Passport mailing time)
To know more details click here: (https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/processing-times.html)