Of the 52 total pages, 43 of them are blank and can be used for both entry and exit stamps as well as visas. The current standard us passport has 28 pages, 18 of them blank. Applicants for both new and renewal passports are eligible to request a 52page book. Those who travel often might want to consider opting for a 52page passport book right from the start. 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. Just check the 52 page box at the top of the renewal form. You cannot get a refund if you cancel your application or youre not entitled to a passport. Large books are issued at the discretion of the us passport agency. Us residents with a valid passport can add pages to it if they travel often.
Applying for a passport renewal in a timely fashion will keep you footloose and fancy free, ready to jet off somewhere exotic at a moments notice. If you want a 52page passport book, be sure to check the appropriate box on form ds82. Please note important, temporary changes to the passport application and renewal process due to the coronavirus pandemic. Passport fees how much your passport costs depends on how you apply for it. However, the large books are issued only at state department discretion and. Your new passport will not have the same number as your old one. If the passport is in poor condition such as having any torn pages or damage to the information page, or if it has been expired for more than five years, you will need to apply for a new passport instead of a. While issuing the 52page variant may be at the discretion of the office, they seem to give it to basically anyone. To download the form ds 82 form in printable format and to know about the use of this form, who can use this form ds. Standard passport books have 17 blank pages, but you can actually start with more. We strongly suggest that you use overnight delivery service to return your newly issued passport book to you more quickly. Since january 1st, 2016, applicants who need extra pages must apply. Large 54 page usa passport international travel news. If a person is already in possession of a passport book and would like a passport card additionally or vice versa, they may submit their currently valid passport book or card as evidence of citizenship and.
Getting a 52page passport international travel news. Our service is not connected to or affiliated with the department of state or any us government department. Additional pages come in packets of 24 blank pages. The large passport book is 52 pages with 44 pages for passport stamps compared to.
Instructions and tips for completing the passport application to renew an american passport. The passport book comes as either 28 or 52 pages and is valid for five years. How to add passport pages in 2019 fastport passport. If your passport book is approaching the point of having no blank pages, you may. Do not include your canadian social insurance number on the form in place of your u. This post will help you understand how to apply for a.
If, however, you get the 28 version and later have to add pages, it will. To mitigate the impact on frequent travelers, the department began issuing 52page passports to all applicants outside the united states starting october 1, 2014 for no additional cost. I just renewed my passport and got extra pages added at no extra cost. Since it doesnt cost extra, i dont see any reason you wouldnt just go for the larger book.
Please note, the application cost is nonrefundable and is retained by the department of state whether or not the passport is issued. The standard passport comes with 28 pages only 17 are for. If you want a 52page passport book, be sure to check the appropriate box on form ds 82. For applicants who currently have a valid passport book. If you travel abroad frequently, you should opt for the larger passport book that is, one with more pages, as theres no additional fee. Theres now an option to get the thicker 52page version instead of the regular 28page version, with both. I recently found out that the us passport comes in two sizes. To receive the more substantial 52 page book for no extra cost to you as a passport applicant, all you have to do is check the box next to 52 page in the top portion of the passport application. My husband, clyde, and i had to renew our passports in june 2018, and we vaguely remembered reading something in. If youre planning to travel a lot during the next decade, request a larger 52page passport book. How to renew your philippine passport in dubai, uae 2020. Please note, they are able to honor most requests for larger passport books, but due to supply limitations they. Department of state for applicants residing in canada, please see. Always check this box on your passport application readers.
Costs the same, but has more than double the visa pages of the 28 page passport 28 pages, but only 18 visa. The passport application fee and the execution fee are nonrefundable. Travelers may select a large 52 page book when creating the ds82 passport renewal application. The large passport book is 52 pages with 44 pages for passport stamps.
The passport application fee and the execution fee are non refundable. Since i have to renew my passport beforehand should i just go for the 52 page option. Should i opt for the 52 page us passport when renewing. There is the option to get a 52page nonstandard passport and under that option it says 52 page book nonstandard the nonstandard passport 52page book is for those who frequently. If youre not eligible to renew your passport, please go to our apply in. If youd like to add visa pages to your passport, you have until december 31, 2015. Read warning on page 1 of instructions please select the documents for which you are applying. 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. Passport fees 2020 for routine and expedited services. Discover how to renew your passport, whether in person or by mail. Do not book travel until you have a valid passport doing so is at your own risk. Us passport book and passport card online application. Us should i get the standard or large passport book.
Our service fee is payable on completion of the form on this. You may request a larger passport book with 52 pages at no additional cost by. 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. The best time to renew your passport is early autumn thats when. The standard passport is 28 pages, and the nonstandard book is 52 pages. You must complete all pages of the form before submitting. Checks personal, certified, cashiers, travelers and money orders payable to u.
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. Passports and services new passport processing passport books globally recognized and accepted for all forms of travel available in two sizes. Should i or shouldnt i get a 52page nonstandard passport. If you are applying for the passport card, along with the book, you will need to send in a fee of. If you dont check this box on your next passport application, youre. 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. You will find helpful information on renewing your us passport. If you travel abroad frequently, getting a larger passport book is a good idea.
The application fee is paid directly to the department of state. Applicants for both new and renewal passports are eligible to request a 52page book for no extra cost. Frequent travelers should consider requesting the 52 page passport. The embassy is open for passport services on monday, tuesday, and thursday. To request a larger passport book, check the 52 page box at the top of your passport application. Instead, 52page passport books are being issued at no extra cost to u.
I recently renewed my old us passport that was set to expire in february 2012. Yes, you may request a large 52page book on your passport renewal application. 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 bookcard. Since october 1, 2014, all embassies and consulates worldwide have been issuing only 52page passport books for fullvalidity passports.
How to apply for a passport renewal rush my passport. On form ds82, check the box at the top of the page that says, 52page. If i already have a passport book, can i use the ds82 to get a. If you need to renew your philippine passport, this article outlines the requirements and lists a step by step process in applying for a new passport in our consulate. Overnight delivery service is not available for passport cards, which are delivered via first class mail only. 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. On form ds82, check the box at the top of the page that says, 52page book nonstandard. The us passport office says over 30% of passport renewal application are returned because mistakes or incorrect documentation. I got a new 52page passport when i was 17 with no stamps on my previous passport by.
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