How long is a passport good for

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No Foreign Transaction Fees. Terms and restrictions apply. Here's how long it will take to renew your passport. If your passport's time is almost up, don't wait — start the process now. Passport processing times vary — currently, you can expect to wait between 10 to 12 weeks for routine processing and four to six weeks if you go the expedited route, according to the State Department website.

If you have an urgent situation like a life or death emergency that requires an immediate renewal for international travel within 72 hours, you can make an in-person appointment. You can also pay extra for one- to two-day delivery , which means that your passport will be shipped to you within one to two days after it is printed. Save Pin FB More. USA passport world travel. Yes, your old US passport will be returned unless it is deemed to be damaged by the United States Department of State.

The passport will clearly indicate that it is invalid and it is important that you advise whether any valid visas remain in the passport before applying for it to be renewed.

How long must my passport be valid for international travel? Most countries require that a passport be valid for at least six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires sooner than that, you must apply to renew your passport.

Please view the Visas section to determine how long a passport must be valid for each specific country of travel.

In the event that your passport is set to expire, VisaCentral can assist you. Please visit Renew Passport for details. Can VisaCentral obtain additional passport pages for my US passport? As of January 1, you can no longer add additional pages to your US Passport. You must renew your passport if you have no blank pages in your passport, VisaCentral can assist you. How many blank passport pages do I need to meet entrance requirements and what is considered a 'blank' passport page? Passports must have enough blank pages to accommodate entry and exit immigration stamps for each country of travel.

At least one visa page in your passport is required for each visa. Most travel visas that are stamped into your passport require an entire blank visa page. A 'blank' visa page must be clean, clear, and not show ink or stains from any other pages in the passport. I got married or divorced recently and have changed my name. Can VisaCentral help me change my name on my US passport? With proper documentation, you are able to change the name listed in your US passport.

VisaCentral can assist you with this process by submitting the necessary documents on your behalf. Please go to Passport Name Change for details. Can VisaCentral replace my lost or stolen US passport?

With correct documentation, VisaCentral can replace your lost or stolen US passport in as little as a day. Please go to Lost or Stolen Passport for details.

Do my children require US passports? Each individual citizen, including infants, must possess his or her own passport. You are not allowed to represent other members of the family inside your passport. Visit Child's Passport to learn about passport requirements for children.

How old must my children be to apply for a Child Passport?