So even if your passport isnt close to expiring, youll still have to. Some countries require you to justify why you want a passport with more pages before they issue one to you. At the latter part of 10 years it possible i would run out of. Last chance for extra us passport pages one mile at a time. If i already have a passport book, can i use the ds82 to get a passport card. How to add passport pages in 2019 fastport passport. Since it doesnt cost extra, i dont see any reason you wouldnt just go for the larger book. Simply request a larger passport book when submitting your passport application at the u. Travelers would add visa pages to their passport when they ran out of room for entry and exit stamps and visas. Theres now an option to get the thicker 52page version instead of the regular 28page version, with both costing the same. Of those, 43 are blank to be used for visas and country entryexit stamps. Beginning january 1, 2016, applicants in need of additional pages in their valid passports must obtain a new passport. Department of state expedite fee paid per application, in addition to.
In this video we explore should you use a passport book or a passport card when you travel. To request a larger 52 page passport book at no additional cost, simply check the 52 page box at the top of your passport application. And i think i read somewhere that you wont be able to add pages after the fact soon. Adding pages used to be free, but since 2012 i think, they make you pay 82 dollars for a few paper pages. The good news is that there is no fee difference for book sizes. You can apply for a passport book, a passport card, or both documents.
Renew your passport early to make sure you have enough blank pages for visa stamps from other countries. Photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable. If you have a passport card, what do or form to use for the book. As of january 1, 2016, passports may no longer have pages added to them. They have 17 visa pages and 28 total pages, but you can request a 52page booklet at no additional cost on your application form. County of rockland, new york apply for a new passport.
Existing passport holders needing extra pages after this date must apply for a new book even for passports that are not expiring soon. Large 54 page usa passport international travel news. Passport books a guide on all united states passport books. Of those 52 pages, 43 pages are blank and available for visas and entry exit stamps. Accordingly, a 52page passport book is the same size as a 28page book with a set of extra visa pages. The thinner 28page book option is no longer available. Please note that these fees are in addition to the cost of the photos. Department of state has phased out the option of additional visa pages for u. Filling a 52 page passport in 8 months of heavy travel is not out of the question itself. Always check this box on your passport application readers. Learn more on our covid19 update page and our frequently asked questions. When you apply for or renew your passport, you have the option of the 28 page version or the 52 page one they both cost the same. The passport card is the size of a drivers license and is used for convenience as it is smaller and cheaper than the passport book.
Otherwise it makes more sense to just renew, making sure to request the larger 52page book. Should i opt for the 52 page us passport when renewing. Luckily, its free to request a 52page passport by simply checking a box on. You may request a larger passport book with 52 pages for your child, at no additional cost, by checking the 52 page box at the top of the ds11. The standard passport is 28 pages, and the nonstandard book is 52 pages.
The current standard us passport has 28 pages, 18 of them blank. In addition to the regular passport application costs, the expedited service. Usa 52 vs 28 page passport size im getting ready to renew my wife and is passports and am stuck between getting a 28 or 52 page passport. I recently renewed my old us passport that was set to expire in february 2012. Travel host and anthropologist, ilana fayerman, talks about the process of adding extra pages to your us passport from the nyc passport agency, on passport day 2012. Honorable mention to egypt for their gigantic visa, but at least they stamped on the same page. What are the benefits of the passport book vs passport card. Yes, if you travel frequently, you may request to be issued a larger passport book with 52 pages and no extra cost to you.
A 52page passport is available upon request at no extra charge. The 52page passport book will cost the same as 28page passport book would. Yes, you can order the 52page passport book instead of the standard 28page version. If you want a 52page passport book, be sure to check the appropriate box on form ds82. Costs the same, but has more than double the visa pages of the 28 page passport 28 pages, but only 18 visa pages. It really depends on how much you are moving around.
However with the new rule in place, all passports issued now will be the 28 page book with the option to select 52page passport book for no extra cost. I got a new 52page passport when i was 17 with no stamps on my previous passport by simply checking large book in my renewal form without paying anything extra or anything at all for that matter, it was with a ds5504. For more information, see these frequently asked questions about passports. However, the passport card cannot be used for travel by plane.
Form ds82 if you are renewing your passport book, or. If, however, you get the 28 version and later have to add pages, it will cost for those pages to be added. If you travel frequently, check the 52 page box at the top of your passport application to receive a larger passport book with 52 pages. Youll just need to check the large book box on your application form. However, overnight mail return is only available for the u. A passport book is the only type of passport that can collect visa stamps. I recently found out that the us passport comes in two sizes. Federal register proposed elimination of visa page.
Theres now an option to get the thicker 52 page version instead of the regular 28 page version, with both costing the same. Department of state no longer adding visa pages to passports. Beginning october 1, 2014, all embassiesconsulates worldwide will issue only 52page passport books for fullvalidity passports. How much traveling would one have to do each year on average for them to need more than 20 pages. Given that, id only add pages if you go through them quickly, like we do, andor have more than five years of validity remaining on your passport.
The large passport book is 52 pages with 44 pages for passport stamps compared. Take note that application fees and execution fees are paid separately. You will have to send in your current passport book to obtain a renewal passport. Just indicate your choice when you fill out form ds82. The department determined that the demand for additional visa pages would be substantially reduced by issuing only the larger 52page passport books to overseas u. You can mail the completed application form along with your current passport, one passport photo and payment of fees to the address in the form. When applying for a new passport, applicants may apply for a 28page or 52page passport, with no additional cost for obtaining the 52page passport. Form ds11 if you are applying for a passport for the first time, or you are not eligible to use the. You cant add extra pages anymore so youre better off getting the larger one. You may request a larger passport book with 52 pages, at no additional cost, by checking the 52 page box at the top of the ds11. Requests for additional 24page visa inserts will only be accepted until december 31, 2015. We were the first to abolish that facility then others soon followed, you could get extra pages added to a passport for years but then government soon realised they would make much more money by. Also check if you are eligible for the 52 page passport.
Passport cards, a more convenient option for those traveling by land andor sea, will not be acceptable for air travel. Traveling in 2448 hours for an emergency such as a serious illness, injury, or death in your immediate family. The standard passport comes with 28 pages only 17 are for visas and the large passport comes with 52 pages i assume only 44 pages are for visas. You will get the passport book back, if you still wanted to use any visas in your old passport. You can get an xl passport with extra pages for free. Net, if you travel a lot, go with the 52 page version and save the cost. How much traveling would one have to do each year on average for them to need more. The large passport book is 52 pages 44 page for passport stamps compared to only 28 pages for the regular book 20 pages for passport stamps.
While issuing the 52page variant may be at the discretion of the office, they seem to give it to basically anyone. Some countries require two blank pages for their entry and exit stamps. You can request and pay for expedited service if youre. I am filling out a ds11 right now, and at the top it gives me the option of 28 page standard or 52 page nonstandard. Us should i get the standard or large passport book. Some countries, including indonesia, require two blank pages for their entry and exit stamps.