Passport FAQ - Find Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions About Passport Services

Our passport FAQ pages have been categorized to assist you in finding answers for the type of service that you require. Just click the link below for the passport service you need and you will be presented with an list of answers to frequently asked questions. You can also use the menu on the left column to access step-by-step instructions, application forms and a list of places to apply for a passport.

General Passport FAQ

Who needs a passport?

Any U.S. citizen who plans to exit and/or return to the United States by air. Minors age 16 or younger can present evidence of U.S. citizenship such as a birth certificate when returning from Canada or Mexico by land. A passport is not required for reentry when traveling on a closed-loop cruise.

Does a baby need a passport?

Yes. An infant, even a newborn, must possess a passport if the child will be taken outside the U.S.

How long does it take to get a passport?

Standard processing takes up to 12 weeks or more depending on the demand at the time you apply. Expediting a passport at an acceptance facility (new) or by mail (renewal) takes 4-6 weeks. Emergency passports can be processed at regional centers as quickly as the same day. Currently, this is limited to customers who are traveling internationally in the next 72 hours (3 business days). Same day passport service is available under certain circumstances.

What is the validity of a passport?

Passports issued to minors age 15 or younger are valid for 5 years. Passports issued to applicants over age 15 are valid for 10 years. for 5 years. Passports issued to applicants over age 15 are valid for 10 years. for 5 years. Passports issued to applicants over age 15 are valid for 10 years. Limited-validity, emergency passports are usually valid for 1 year.

When should I apply for a passport renewal?

It is recommended that you begin the application process to renew your passport approximately 9 months before it expires although the application can be submitted at any time. Passports issued to applicants age 16 or older can be renewed by mail up to 5 years after the expiration date.

• General Passport FAQ
• Passport Expediting
• Expedited Passport Renewal
• Passport Renewal FAQ
• Passports for Minors (Age 15 and under)
• Passports for Minor Age 16 or 17
• Passports and Child Support Issues
• Passport Name Change FAQ
• Passport Application Form
• Supporting Documents FAQ
• Passport Photo FAQ
• Passport Name FAQ (name on application, in passport and signature)
• Passport Expiration FAQ
• Obtaining Copies of Travel Document
• Getting U.S. Passport Abroad
• Travel to Canada
• Travel to Mexico
• Is a Passport Required to Visit This Destination?
• Where to Apply
• Questions about Felonies and Warrants
• British Citizen Passport FAQ

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