If, however, you get the 28 version and later have to add pages, it will cost for those pages to be added. You can get an xl passport with extra pages for free. Large 54 page usa passport international travel news. A passport book is a product of the federal government. For more information, see these frequently asked questions about passports. Im currently a freshman in college and am planning on studying abroad in europe within the next school year.
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. While issuing the 52 page variant may be at the discretion of the office, they seem to give it to basically anyone. 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. Adding pages used to be free, but since 2012 i think, they make you pay 82 dollars for a few paper pages. Of the 52 pages, only 41 are available for visas and stamps, the rest contain miscellaneous information. If you run out of pages before your passport expires, you must apply for another passport.
Luckily, its free to request a 52page passport by simply checking a box. The passport book is required for international air travel. 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. If your passport has been significantly damaged, especially the book cover or the page displaying your personal data and photo, you will need to apply for a new passport. The current standard us passport has 28 pages, 18 of them blank. How much traveling would one have to do each year on average for them to need more than 20 pages. 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. Photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable. 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. Us passport 52 page book, infographic showing the steps to renew or apply for a u. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. It is appropriate for all travel purposes except for travel for us government purposes, including tourist travel, business travel, flight crew travel, and travel. 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. So i do travel alot but not like some of you for business do.
If i already have a passport book, can i use the ds82 to get a passport card. The large passport book is 52 pages with 44 pages for passport stamps compared to only 28 pages for the regular book 20 pages for passport stamps. When should i get a 52page united states passport vs. The information about and the form for renewing by mail can be found on the us department of states website travel. The passport book comes in both a standard, 24 page version and a bigger, 52 page version for those who travel frequently. Dec 21, 2017 however, you may be confused by the option of an adult standard 32 page passport compared to an adult jumbo 48 page passport. You may receive your newlyissued passport and your citizenship documents e. For purposes of renewing a passport by mail, the weight to mail in the two page renewal form, two passport photos, and the old passport in a standard lettersized envelope is about 1. I recently found out that the us passport comes in two sizes. This could be the worlds largest passport travel smithsonian magazine. 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. As long as your passport is not significantly damaged, you should be able to apply for a renewal by mail. What are the benefits of the passport book vs passport card. Federal register proposed elimination of visa page insert.
Of those 52 pages, 43 pages are blank and available for visas and entry exit stamps. It contains several pages like the passport details page which provides the holders name,date of birth, passport expiry date etc as well as other blank pages for visa and immigration stamping. The special government procedure to have a new set of pages sewn into your valid passport was discontinued on december 31, 2015. 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. 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. Youll also be able to select whether or not you want a regular book or a larger, 52 page passport. The thinner 28 page book option is no longer available. May, 2019 in this video we explore should you use a passport book or a passport card when you travel.
If your passport is less than 5 years expired, you can apply for a passport renewal and request the 52 page book. 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. Should you renew, you can request a 52 page passport, as opposed to the standard 28 page book. The passport card is not valid for international air travel. The endorsement pages are not a separate entity from the passport itself. A us passport allows you to travel anywhere in the world by plane, car, or boat. This page povides information on how to add pages to your passport. Make sure to tick the 52 page box to receive a larger passport book with 52 pages, at no additional cost.
Filling a 52 page passport in 8 months of heavy travel is not out of the question itself. The nonstandard, 52page book has 43 blank pages for visas. I recently renewed my old us passport that was set to expire in february 2012. Getting a 52page passport international travel news. The state department will accept orders for 24 page visa inserts until dec. Please select the following options under passport product and fees you will not be asked to pay any of these fees electronically.
The restriction, which the department of state says was made to enhance the. 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. There is no downside to having the extra passport pages, except a few extra ounces to carry. The first thing to do is report the incident to the u. Learn more on our covid19 update page and our frequently asked questions.
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. Please note important, temporary changes to the passport application and renewal process due to the coronavirus pandemic. If you travel frequently, you may request to be issued a larger passport book with 52 pages. 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. 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. It really depends on how much you are moving around. The restriction, which the department of state says was made to. How to add passport pages in 2019 fastport passport. Passport book vs passport card difference and comparison. How much traveling would one have to do each year on average for them to need more. State department to protect yourself from 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 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. Of those, 43 are blank to be used for visas and country entryexit stamps. Jul 09, 2019 youll also be able to select whether or not you want a regular book or a larger, 52page passport. If thats your very first passport and unless you just started a career that requires frequent travel abroad, youre very unlikely to either get or need the 52page variant. Btw, i mailed the renewal on 422 and received my new passport on 515 much quicker than i had expected. The nonstandard, 52 page book has 43 blank pages for visas. We can send your passport book using a 12 day delivery service. Most visas require one full page to be valid, and some. 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. Passport holders can no longer add extra pages in 2016. Form for the indian passport is referring to the no. Should i opt for the 52 page us passport when renewing.
Since it doesnt cost extra, i dont see any reason you wouldnt just go for the larger book. Youll just need to check the large book box on your application form. Running out of space in your passport isnt the worst problem to have as a tourist, but it can seriously complicate your travel plans. Mar 09, 2016 this could be the worlds largest passport. Always check this box on your passport application readers. You may also add additional pages to a valid passport. 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. The passport book comes as either 28 or 52 pages and is valid for five years. To request a larger 52 page passport book at no additional cost, simply check the 52 page box at the top of your.
Passport acceptance gwinnett county public library. Federal register proposed elimination of visa page. Print out the form, and attach one photo to the application with staples. Theres now an option to get the thicker 52page version instead of the regular 28page version, with both costing the same. Please note that you can request a large size passport book with 52 visa pages when renewing. One example of using the endorsement pages, would be for housing a certification of noncitizenship nationality. Most foreign countries require a specific number of blank visa pages in a passport as an entry requirement.
If you dont think youll be traveling a lot in the next 10 years, go for the 28 page one. The department determined that the demand for additional visa pages would be substantially reduced by issuing only the larger 52 page passport books to overseas u. If your passport is more than 5 years expired you will need to apply for a new adult passport request the 52 page book. 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. You will need to renew your passport if you run out of blank visa pages. Damage that might require you to replace your passport includes water damage, a significant tear, unofficial markings on the data page, missing visa pages torn out, a hole. However, overnight mail return is only available for the u. My understanding is that the choice between 24 and 52 pages is at the discretion of the passport office. 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. New passport and renewal passport applicants can request the 52 page passport book for no additional cost. You should get the 52 page book nonstandard this will be very helpful traveling abroad especially places like south africa which requires two passport visa pages upon arrival. Whats the difference between a passport book and a passport. Us should i get the standard or large passport book. For passport renewal ds82, newfirst time passport ds11, or corrections, name change within 1 year of passport issuance, and limited passport holders ds5504, fill outthe required application online, and towards the end of the application, choose passport book, and check the 52 page book option.
The standard passport is 28 pages, and the nonstandard book is 52 pages. Assuming that i dont lose it or have it stolen, this little blue book is going to be my inseparable companion on many adventures around the world. Large book nonstandard at the top of the first page if desired. There are several options when it comes to forms of identification for travel. 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. However, the passport card cannot be used for travel by plane. If your expired or soontobeexpired 10year passport andor passport card is damaged or mutilated, please include a signed statement explaining the condition of your passport book card. If youd like to add visa pages to your passport, you have until december 31, 2015. At the latter part of 10 years it possible i would run out of. In a 36 page passport booklet, only 33 pages are usable and similarly, in a 60 page passport booklet only 57 pa. What is the difference between passport of 36 pages and 60. If you think you might be traveling a lot, go for the big one.
Beginning october 1, 2014, all embassiesconsulates worldwide will issue only 52 page passport books for fullvalidity passports. Net, if you travel a lot, go with the 52 page version and save the cost. They are normally within the passport, typically towards the back of all the materials. 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 complete guide to offshore residency, dual citizenship and second passports robert e. If you count one page per trip one entry stamp and one exit stamp on the same page, 10 years. Frequent travelers can apply for 52page passports instead of the regular 24 pages for no additional cost. Net, if you travel a lot, go with the 52 page version and save the cost of reapplying for the addition of more pages. What to do if your passport is running out of pages. If you want a 52 page passport book, be sure to check the appropriate box on form ds82. The damagedmutilated passport book card will be retained and destroyed by the us department of state. Yes, if you travel frequently, you may request to be issued a larger passport book with 52 pages and no extra cost to you. You can apply for a passport book, a passport card, or both documents. Please contact the national passport information center npic if you do not receive a second mailing within 10 business days of receiving the first.