Update: Starting from December 27, 2021, the passport application fee will be increased by $20, the passport application fee for adults is $165, and the child application fee will be $135.
Get the US identity and have US nationality, you can apply for US passport . The US passport travels to more than 100 countries around the world, and business is visa-free, which can save a large amount of visa fees.
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So what steps are required to apply for a US passport? Where do you need to apply?
New US passport application
Usually, you can apply for a US passport on the spot at the naturalization oath ceremony. Friends who are afraid of having too many people can also choose to handle it later. In the United States, you can usually apply for a US passport at the post office.
▸ Prepare file
- Fill in the DS11 passport application form
- Prepare the front and back copy of the US nationality certificate document (birth paper, citizen paper)
- Front and back copy of the identity document (driver's license)
- Take a passport photo (2" x 2" White background)
- calculating fee
- Find the post office: Go to the USPS website, you can find the nearby post office that can apply for a passport and make an appointment.
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DS11 Form legend
▸ The fee for applying for a US passport is
The first application fee for applying for a US passport is different depending on different situations. For details, you can go to the website to check . Normally, the acceptance fee of the post office and the handling fee of the State Council are separated:
- 6 years old and above for the first time application: $130+$35 (post office acceptance fee) = $165
- The first time application is under 16 years old: $100+$35 (post office Acceptance fee)=$135
It should be noted that the acceptance fee of the post office can be paid by check or credit card, but the acceptance fee of the State Council can only be paid by personal check or Money Order to pay. The payee is: U.S. Department of State.
If you need to apply for an expedited process and get your passport within 2-3 weeks, you will need to pay an additional $60 in processing fee. In addition, the USPS expedited mailing fee is $16.46.
If you need to apply for an expedited processing and you will get your passport within 2 weeks, you need to go to the State Council passport agency to handle it. You can make an appointment on online, or call 1-877-487-2778 (1-888-874-7793 TDD/TTY).
▸ In person to apply for
Usually, in the following five situations, you need to go to apply for a US passport in person:
- The first time you apply for a US passport
- Under the age of 16 (requires parents to be accompanied)
- Before A passport is approved at the age of 16 and is approved by
- The previous passport was lost, stolen or damaged
- The approval date for the previous passport was more than 15 years
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▸ Check the passport application status
After submitting the application materials at the post office, you can check the passport application status online . Usually, you can start in 7-10 working days. Generally, you can receive your passport in about 4-6 weeks.
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Updated US passport
Compared to the first US passport application, changing the passport is much easier, and you don’t need to go to the post office in person. The passport of an adult in the United States is valid for 10 years. When renewing, you can directly send the renewal application materials to the State Department. When it is necessary to pay attention, the passport of minors cannot be renewed by mail.
View renewal qualification:
- Have not changed the name of this passport
- His issue date of the previous passport is within 15 years
- At the time of issuance of the passport is 16 years old
- His passport is well preserved except for normal wear and tear
▸ Prepare the file
- Fill in the DS-82 form
- Take a passport photo (2" x 2" white background)
- calculating fee
- Select the envelope to load the application materials into DS-82 legend
▸ Application fee
The fee for applying for a US passport replacement varies depending on different situations. For details, you can go to the website to check . No post office processing fee will be charged for replacing passports.
- is over 16 years old, and the application fee is $110
- Under 16 years old, you need to go to the post office to handle it. The fee is $80+$35 (post office acceptance fee) = $115
▸ Mailing address
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According to the state where you are located, the mailing address for the passport is different.
Residents living in CA, FL, IL, MN, NY, or TX:
National Passport Processing Center
P.O. Box 640155
Irving, TX 75064-0155
Residents living in other states or Canada:
National Passport Processing Center
P.O. Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155
expedited service:
National Passport Processing Center
P.O. Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955
Q&A
Q: Where are you going to go to? Do you need to bring something?
A: If you go to the post office in person, you need to bring the following materials:
- Fill in the DS11 passport application form on the State Council website (some places can be filled out directly in the venue)
- Prepare the front and back copies of the US nationality certificate document (birth paper, citizen paper)
- Hand on the front and back copies of the identity certificate document (driver's license)
- Take a passport photo (2" x 2" White background)
Q: Do you need to apply for a new passport after changing your name? Or do you need to take your child to the post office with you?
A: Regarding the application for a passport to change the name, you must go to the application for it under the age of 16. If you change your name within one year of your passport issuance, you only need to submit the DS-5504 form and the original passport, proof of changing your name, and a color photo. If it is more than one year, you need to submit Form DS-82. For specific information, please go to USCIS official website for query.
Q: Do you have to go back to China to apply for the ID card when it expires?
A: As long as the passport has not expired, it can be used as usual. Identity card needs to be returned to China.If the passport has expired, please refer to the update of the passport:
Small summary
You can travel to many places without a visa, which is very convenient. So if you update your passport, what should you do with your old passport? Usually, the old passport will be sent to you after mailing and reissue. If there is still a valid visa on it, you need to bring two new and old passports when entering and leaving the country.
In addition, the passport validity period for children under the age of 16 is 5 years. If you have a baby and often want to take the baby back to China, parents who remember to check the validity period of their baby's passport frequently!
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