Passport info

Passport information

OBTAINING A PASSPORT
New passports or renewal of old passports
Applications for new passports or renewals should be done far in advance of your departure date. It is possible to expedite it for an extra $60 fee plus overnight postage although it is best to allow yourselves several months for processing.
These are the basic requirements for passport application. Specifics may vary from one region to the next so be sure to contact your post office directly to find out all details.
Make sure your passport is valid for three months after your travel date. For further info, check here.

New passports:

Completed application form (these can be obtained and will eventually be filed at your local post office or you can download them online at (www. traveldocs.com)
2 professional passport photos
Proof of citizenship (birth certificate, social security)
$135.00 government fee (as of July 13, 2010)

Renewals:

Completed application form
2 professional passport photos
Most recent passport
$110.00 government fee (as of July 13, 2010)

More information on Passports can be found here.

Another useful website for information on passports and visas is www.traveldocs.com.
They also offer a service that can expedite the passport process.

We recommend that you do not wait to the last minute for obtaining all of your travel documents!!