Second Passports: Houston Passport & Travel Visa Agency

United States Passport Instruction: Second Passport

If you travel extensively and have a schedule conflict, you may be eligible to obtain a second passport.

STEPS TO SUBMITTING A SECOND U.S. PASSPORT APPLICATION:

STEP 1: Complete and Submit Form DS-82: Application For A U.S. Passport

(Complete the Online Passport Form DS-82, then click CREATE FORM button)

If for any reason you cannot complete the online application, print the DS-82 Passport Application .
and fill out by hand.
Also, please do not sign this application until you are instructed to during Authorization process (step #9).
After completeting application, continue with the steps below.

STEP 2: Submit a business letter

You must submit both a business letter & personal letter of request stating one or more of the following:

Your need of a second passport due to excessive travel
Your need of a second passport due to scheduling conflicts and visa acquisition
Your need of a second passport due to visa stamp conflicts

Example Business letter

Example Personal Letter

STEP 3: Submit current passport

You must submit your current passport.

STEP 4: Provide Two Passport Photos

Your Photographs Must Be:

Identical
In color
2 x 2 inches in size
Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance
Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background
Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
Taken in normal street attire:
- Uniforms should not be worn in photographs except religious attire that is worn daily
- Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline
- If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture
- Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons (a medical certificate may be required)

STEP 5: Complete and Submit Two Letters of Passport Authorization

Print and complete two copies of the Passport Authorization Letter

STEP 6: Complete and Submit an Passport Order Form

Print and complete the Passport Order Form

STEP 7: Submit Proof of Travel

Copy of Itinerary or Ticket OR
Comapny Letter Stating your job related need for travel

Note: If you cannot provide proof of travel, ypur passport will be processed in 5-10 business days.

STEP 8: Passport Fees

Government Fees:

US Department of State fee for passport renewal is $170.00.

Expediting Fees are payable by credit card, check, or money order:

Same day - 199.00 + return shipping
24-48 hours - $149.00 + return shipping.
5-10 day - 99.00 + return shipping

All fees can be paid together in one charge on the order form or in one check or money order.

Note: Discounts available if sending multiple (3 or more) passport applications. Please call or email for discount rate.

STEP 9: Shipping Your Passport Documents

Passport
Business Letter
2 Passport Photos
Passport Application DS-82
2 Authorization forms
Order Form
Proof of Travel

Send the requested items to:

Houston Passport & Visa Agency
1919 Smith Street, Suite 140
Lobby Level, First Floor
Houston TX 77002

888-281-5211 / info@houstonpassportandvisaagency.com

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