{"id":246952,"date":"2021-05-11T20:22:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T17:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/travel-planning-tips-for-applying-for-your-passport\/"},"modified":"2021-05-11T20:22:17","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T17:22:17","slug":"travel-planning-tips-for-applying-for-your-passport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/travel-planning-tips-for-applying-for-your-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"#Travel Planning \u2013 Tips for Applying for Your Passport"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a42cc8e013d9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a42cc8e013d9\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/travel-planning-tips-for-applying-for-your-passport\/#Tips_for_Getting_your_Travel_Passport\" >Tips for Getting your Travel Passport<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/travel-planning-tips-for-applying-for-your-passport\/#Legal_details\" >Legal details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/travel-planning-tips-for-applying-for-your-passport\/#What_are_the_requirements_to_renew_the_passport\" >What are the requirements to renew the passport?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/travel-planning-tips-for-applying-for-your-passport\/#Who_can_renew_the_US_passport_by_mail\" >Who can renew the US passport by mail?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/travel-planning-tips-for-applying-for-your-passport\/#How_long_does_the_renewal_of_the_US_passport_delay\" >How long does the renewal of the US passport delay?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel<\/a> Planning \u2013 Tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>lying for Your Passport<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-content tagdiv-type\">\n<p>Most travelers take the first step when planning their next trip out of the United States to apply for an American passport or renew their existing one. Considered one of the most powerful in the world, the United States passport is <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly valid for ten years for citizens over the age of 16.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23463\" src=\"https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/american-flag-and-passport-FEATUHB.jpg\" alt=\"American flag and passport\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/american-flag-and-passport-FEATUHB.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/american-flag-and-passport-FEATUHB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/american-flag-and-passport-FEATUHB-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/american-flag-and-passport-FEATUHB-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/american-flag-and-passport-FEATUHB-632x420.jpg 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/p>\n<p>Officials from the US State Department, the government entity responsible for issuing passports, recommend renewing the document as soon as the previous one expires, especially if you have family abroad. If you are asking to be issued a passport for the first time, keep in mind that all US Citizens must provide a \u201cLong Form\u201d (Official) Certified Birth Certificate when applying for their passports. This is where services like <strong>vitalrecordsonline.com<\/strong> shine because they allow you to submit an error-free application online to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalrecordsonline.com\/birth-certificate\">request a certified copy of your birth certificate<\/a>, entirely from the comfort of your own home with any computer or device connected to the internet.<\/p>\n<p>When did you last check the expiration dates of your family\u2019s passport? If you have loved ones abroad, keep your documents up to date in case you need to travel at the last minute due to an emergency. But even if you simply wish to be prepared since travel is beginning to become more accessible again after more than a year of COVID19, keeping your passport up-to-date is crucial.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Getting_your_Travel_Passport\"><\/span>Tips for Getting your Travel Passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23465\" src=\"https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jar-with-money-for-travel-compass-camera-passport-6LBUVQM.jpg\" alt=\"jar with money for travel compass camera passport on map\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jar-with-money-for-travel-compass-camera-passport-6LBUVQM.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jar-with-money-for-travel-compass-camera-passport-6LBUVQM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jar-with-money-for-travel-compass-camera-passport-6LBUVQM-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jar-with-money-for-travel-compass-camera-passport-6LBUVQM-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/jar-with-money-for-travel-compass-camera-passport-6LBUVQM-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_details\"><\/span>Legal details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is also worth noting for those whose passport expiration date is approaching that many countries require the passport to be valid for at least six months after entering that country.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_requirements_to_renew_the_passport\"><\/span>What are the requirements to renew the passport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the Department of State, there are four eligibility requirements for passport renewal through USPS post offices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form DS-80 U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals must be completed on the Department\u2019s website and subsequently printed and signed. Instructions are on page 2 of the worksheet.<\/li>\n<li>A 2\u00d72-inch color photograph taken within the last six months. The official indications on the photography conditions should be carefully followed to avoid unnecessary delays. Failures in the photo are the most common reason for refusal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23464\" src=\"https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/asian-couple-traveler-holding-the-passport-with-su-7M66VNF.jpg\" alt=\"Asian couple traveler holding the passport with suitcases at the\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/asian-couple-traveler-holding-the-passport-with-su-7M66VNF.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/asian-couple-traveler-holding-the-passport-with-su-7M66VNF-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/asian-couple-traveler-holding-the-passport-with-su-7M66VNF-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/asian-couple-traveler-holding-the-passport-with-su-7M66VNF-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/asian-couple-traveler-holding-the-passport-with-su-7M66VNF-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/p>\n<p>Many post offices with services that accept passport applications can also take authorized photographs. Check the locations of these USPS branches before heading to one.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The most recent American passport, which must have been issued in the last 15 years, and the holder has been over 16 years old on the date of issue.<\/li>\n<li>Payment of the corresponding fee, according to the procedure. A passport book for air travel (passport book) costs $110, and a passport card for trips by land or sea to Mexico and Canada (passport card), $30.<br \/><strong>An additional fee of $60 is optional for expedited service<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23462\" src=\"https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unrecognizable-tourist-with-a-hat-and-a-passport-i-VU2K4WJ.jpg\" alt=\"Unrecognizable tourist with a hat and a passport in hand\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unrecognizable-tourist-with-a-hat-and-a-passport-i-VU2K4WJ.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unrecognizable-tourist-with-a-hat-and-a-passport-i-VU2K4WJ-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unrecognizable-tourist-with-a-hat-and-a-passport-i-VU2K4WJ-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unrecognizable-tourist-with-a-hat-and-a-passport-i-VU2K4WJ-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unrecognizable-tourist-with-a-hat-and-a-passport-i-VU2K4WJ-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_renew_the_US_passport_by_mail\"><\/span>Who can renew the US passport by mail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For renewing the US passport by mail, it is essential to comply with all the following conditions, according to the authorities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a passport issued in the last 15 years.<\/li>\n<li>Have been at least 16 years old when the previous passport was issued.<\/li>\n<li>The passport must be in good condition beyond everyday wear and tear, that is, it cannot be damaged. Nor can it be a passport that was lost and later found.<\/li>\n<li>The passport has the current name of the holder, or if the applicant\u2019s name changed due to marriage or court order, you can show the legal documents of the name change.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_the_renewal_of_the_US_passport_delay\"><\/span>How long does the renewal of the US passport delay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23461\" src=\"https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/man-holds-a-passport-in-his-hand-on-the-tropical-b-37HXPJ7-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Man holds a passport in his hand on the tropical background\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/man-holds-a-passport-in-his-hand-on-the-tropical-b-37HXPJ7-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/man-holds-a-passport-in-his-hand-on-the-tropical-b-37HXPJ7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/man-holds-a-passport-in-his-hand-on-the-tropical-b-37HXPJ7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/man-holds-a-passport-in-his-hand-on-the-tropical-b-37HXPJ7-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/man-holds-a-passport-in-his-hand-on-the-tropical-b-37HXPJ7-2048x1364.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/man-holds-a-passport-in-his-hand-on-the-tropical-b-37HXPJ7-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/man-holds-a-passport-in-his-hand-on-the-tropical-b-37HXPJ7-1068x711.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/tripandtravelblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/man-holds-a-passport-in-his-hand-on-the-tropical-b-37HXPJ7-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"><\/p>\n<p>The delay varies by season, the US government reports on its consumer information page. For routine service, the estimate ranges from six to eight weeks. Expedited service takes two to three weeks. In \u201clife or death\u201d emergencies, or if you travel within two weeks, expedited service at one of the regional passport agencies takes eight business days. However, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalrecordsonline.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-during-passport-agency-reopening\/\">due to COVID19<\/a>, the wait times could be higher.<\/p>\n<p>If you believe you have <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalrecordsonline.com\/faqs\/birth-certificates\/i-lost-my-birth-certificate\">lost or misplaced your birth certificate<\/a>, vitalrecordsonline.com is your best option to replace it quickly. They also offer free online guides to teach you what you should do to protect yourself from identity theft, and how to report it lost or stolen to the issuing office.<\/p>\n<p>Having a new passport is advisable right now due to all the new travel restrictions. We hope to have helped you find the quickest and easiest way to obtain the necessary documents and renew your travel passport in the swiftest manner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hentry\" style=\"visibility:hidden;\"><span class=\"entry-title\">Travel Planning \u2013 Tips for Applying for Your Passport<\/span> was last modified: <span class=\"updated\"> May 11th, 2021<\/span> by <span class=\"author vcard\"><span class=\"fn\">Travel Blogger<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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