The damagedmutilated passport book card will be retained and destroyed by the us department of state. Of those 52 pages, 43 pages are blank and available for visas and entry exit stamps. Large 54 page usa passport international travel news. If you want a 52page passport book, be sure to check the appropriate box on form ds82. To mitigate the impact of this change, the department of state began issuing 52page passport books in october 2014, which means more pages in every passport. Starting january 1, 2016, applicants who need extra pages will need to apply to renew their passports and be issued the standard 52 page book.
The thinner 28 page book option is no longer available. I got a new 52 page 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. 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. New passport and renewal passport applicants can request the 52 page passport book for no additional cost.
You will need to specify that you are applying for a us passport book and you may select the standard 28page book or the extra 52page book. If you want a 52 page passport book, be sure to check the appropriate box on form ds82. Us passport renewal or second passport concierge service please complete all fields request for. 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. The state department recommends applying for a passport, if possible, during the offpeak months which are september to december.
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. Please select the following options under passport product and fees you will not be asked to pay any of these fees electronically. Us should i get the standard or large passport book. Us passport 52 page book, infographic showing the steps to renew or apply for a u. This could be the worlds largest passport travel smithsonian magazine. Some countries, including indonesia, require two blank pages for their entry and exit stamps. Feb 12, 2019 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. Mar 09, 2016 this could be the worlds largest passport. If you count one page per trip one entry stamp and one exit stamp on the same page, 10 years. 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 ds82. What are the benefits of the passport book vs passport card. Since it doesnt cost extra, i dont see any reason you wouldnt just go for the larger book. Theres now an option to get the thicker 52page version instead of the regular 28page version, with both costing the same.
Getting a 52page passport international travel news. 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. Feb 20, 2020 you will need to specify that you are applying for a us passport book and you may select the standard 28 page book or the extra 52 page book. It is appropriate for all travel purposes except for travel for us government purposes, including tourist travel, business travel, flight crew travel, and travel. If i already have a passport book, can i use the ds82 to get a passport card. For passport renewal ds82, newfirst time passport ds11, or corrections, name change within 1 year of passport issuance, and limited passport holders ds5504, fill out the required application online, and towards the end of the application, choose passport book, and check the 52 page book option. So i do travel alot but not like some of you for business do. Im filling out the paperwork for my first passport book and im a little uncertain as to whether or not to get the nonstandard size. Theres still time, of course, to get extra pages before the rule goes into effect.
Jun 25, 2015 the 52 page option is for those who frequently travel abroad during the passport validity period, and is recommended for applicants who have previously required the addition of visa pages. The endorsement pages are not for entry and exit stamp information when traveling to and from various countries around the world. Types of us passport books get your passport book today. Net, if you travel a lot, go with the 52 page version and save the cost. Renew your passport early to make sure you have enough blank pages for visa stamps from other countries. Youll just need to check the large book box on your application form. The restriction, which the department of state says was made to. When should i get a 52page united states passport vs. When applying for a new passport, applicants may apply for a 28 page or 52 page passport, with no additional cost for obtaining the 52 page passport. At the latter part of 10 years it possible i would run out of. And i think i read somewhere that you wont be able to add pages after the fact soon.
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. 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. You must complete all pages of the form and sign and date it. Federal register proposed elimination of visa page insert. If you renew your passport within the united states, please indicate your preference for a 28page or 52page book by checking the appropriate box at the top of. Applicants who need extra pages must apply to renew their passports and be issued the standard 52 page book.
Adding pages used to be free, but since 2012 i think, they make you pay 82 dollars for a few paper pages. There are pages within the passport itself design for certain purposes. Oct 09, 2019 you cant do that anymore it wasnt cost effective. If, however, you get the 28 version and later have to add pages, it will cost for those pages to be added. On october 1, 2014, all embassiesconsulates worldwide started issuing only 52 page passport books for fullvalidity passports. For more information, see these frequently asked questions about passports. To mitigate the impact of this change, the department of state began issuing 52 page passport books in october 2014, which means more pages in every. Applicants in need of additional pages in their valid passports must apply for a passport renewal by mail or, in the case of a passport issued to a minor, obtain a new passport. Additional passport pages as of january 1, 2016, visa page inserts vpi are no longer available for u. Nov 06, 2016 luckily, its free to request a 52page passport by simply checking a box on the application form. However, the passport card cannot be used for travel by plane. An adult applying for a us passport renewal or firsttime passport can receive a card valid for ten years. Costs the same, but has more than double the visa pages of the 28 page passport 28 pages, but only 18 visa pages.
You can renew a passport book, a passport card, or both documents. Passport holders can no longer add extra pages in 2016. Please note important, temporary changes to the passport application and renewal process due to the coronavirus pandemic. The large passport book is 52 pages with 44 pages for passport stamps compared to only 28 pages for the regular. The standard passport is 28 pages, and the nonstandard book is 52 pages. Some countries require two blank pages for their entry and exit stamps. The current standard us passport has 28 pages, 18 of them blank. The restriction, which the department of state says was made to enhance the.
Oct 03, 2014 you can get an xl passport with extra pages for free. 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. Most foreign countries require a specific number of blank visa pages in a passport as an entry requirement. Nov 10, 2017 if you are a us national and not a citizen, that information will be on the endorsement page. If you re not eligible to renew your passport, please go to our apply in person page to. As of january 1, 2016, passports may no longer have pages added to them. The nonstandard, 52page book has 43 blank pages for visas. Nov 20, 2017 the good news is a passport card is generally valid for the same time and has the same application process as a 26 or 52page passport book. I recently renewed my old us passport that was set to expire in february 2012. Department of state statement regarding a lost or stolen. The standard 28 page passport is endorsed as see page 27. Accordingly, a 52page passport book is the same size as a 28page book with a set of extra visa pages. If youre not eligible to renew your passport, please go to our apply in person page to.
Im preparing to fly out of the united states for the first time, and im working. While issuing the 52 page variant may be at the discretion of the office, they seem to give it to basically anyone. How to get more pages in my us passport book quora. Passport book andor card ds64 072018 page 1 of 2 protect yourself against identity theft. And dont forget that you can always order a bigger, 52 page passport as opposed to the standard 28 page one free of charge when youre applying for the first time or renewing an. If your previous 10year passport andor passport card is damaged or mutilated, please include a signed, detaild statement explaining the condition of your passport book card. If you renew your passport from outside of the united states, you will.
I recently found out that the us passport comes in two sizes. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Always check this box on your passport application readers. Also called tourist passports, regular passports, and ordinary passports, the passport book with the blue cover is the one issued to the vast majority of us citizens. Luckily, its free to request a 52page passport by simply checking a box. North carolina, united states 5 points 4 years ago edited 4 years ago you might as well.
The state department will accept orders for 24 page visa inserts until dec. Im currently a freshman in college and am planning on studying abroad in europe within the next school year. Beginning october 1, 2014, all embassiesconsulates worldwide will issue only 52 page passport books for fullvalidity passports. Should i opt for the 52 page us passport when renewing. Frequent travelers can apply for 52 page passports instead of the regular 24 pages for no additional cost. Aug 26, 2018 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. Us passport book us passport book and us passport card book specifications. 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.
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