U.S. Passport Card Online Application : travel.state.gov
Organisation : U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs
Facility Name : Apply For U.S. Passport Card Online
State/Province : All States
Country : United States of America (USA)
Website : https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply.html
How To Apply For U.S. Passport Card Online?
You can apply for both a passport book and passport card at the same time using either Form DS-11 (apply in person) or Form DS-82 (renew by mail – must be eligible). To apply for or renew both the book and card, check the appropriate box at the top of the form to indicate that you would like to apply for both products.
Related / Similar Facility : Check U.S. Passport Application Status
If you have a passport book and you are eligible to use Form DS-82, you may apply for a passport card as a renewal by mail even if it is your first passport card.
Steps:
1. Fill Out Form DS-11 https://pptform.state.gov/
2. Provide Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
3. Bring a Photocopy of U.S. Citizenship Evidence
4. Present ID
5. Bring a Photocopy of ID
6. Determine any Special Circumstances
7. Provide a Photo
8. Calculate Fees
9. Submit your Completed Application
10. Track your Application Status
Who Can Apply For U.S. Passport?
You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if at least one of the following is true:
** You are applying for your first U.S. passport
** You are under age 16
** Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16
** Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
** Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago
Passport Fees
Find your fee in one of three ways: the Fee Calculator, the Fee Chart PDF, or the Fee Charts below. Our fees listed on this page are for those applying for or renewing their passport in the United States and renewing by mail from Canada. If you need to apply for or renew your U.S. passport in another country, visit the webpage of the U.S. embassy or consulate in that country.
Calculate Fee Here : https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/fees/fee-calculator.html
Processing Times
The processing times below apply to all passport services.
Routine : 8 to 11 weeks
Expedited : 5 to 7 weeks
Expedited at Agency : Must have international travel within 3 business days
FAQ On USA Passport Card
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ on USA Passport Card are given below,
1. Why can’t I use a passport card to fly internationally?
The passport card was designed for the specific needs of northern and southern U.S. border communities with residents that cross the border frequently by land. The passport book is the only document approved for international air travel.
2. Can I use my passport card at Ready Lanes?
Yes. Adults and children with U.S. passport cards can save time at the U.S.-Mexico border by using designated Ready Lanes that read the passport card’s Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.
How to use Ready Lanes with a U.S. passport card:
** Navigate to a lane that has the Ready Lane logo,
** Keep your passport card in hand,
** Display the passport card to the RFID card readers,
** Proceed to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer.