New Passport
If you are a U.S. citizen and planning to travel outside the country, you will be required to obtain a passport. A passport is a document (in the form of a book or card) issued by the United States government proving your identity and citizenship. You will show this document to the immigration authorities when you arrive at your destination country and will show it again to U.S Customs and Border Protection when you return home. Even if you are traveling to a neighboring country like Mexico, Canada or Bahamas, you must have a valid passport in your possession to re-enter the United States.
You should also be aware that some countries require a visa in addition to a passport. Whereas a passport is issued by your home country, a visa is a document issued by a foreign government granting you permission to enter their country. Obtaining a passport and visa does take planning; Passports can take up to 8 weeks to process and some visas can take up to 6 weeks, however, there are usually ways to pay more money and get these documents much faster. If you have questions about the process of obtaining a passport and visa, or have questions about the documentation requirements to enter a specific country, just give us a call and we can help.
Why Choose Visa Supply?
Obtaining a passport is not overly complicated, but there are common mistakes made when filling out the application and getting a proper photo, which add unnecessary delays and frustration to what should be a simple task. Our job as a private service is to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly to the U.S. Passport Agency. We take your application directly to the Passport Agency, delivering it by hand to the actual government agent, and then retrieving your new passport from the agent once it has been issued. This method allows us to obtain passports quickly and bypasses the postal service, where packages are sometimes lost or slow to arrive. Even if you decide not to use our services, just give us a call and we will be happy to explain your options for getting a new passport.
Top 5 FAQ’s and Search Terms
1) How to Obtain a Passport?
If you are a U.S. citizen trying to obtain your first adult passport, you have three options: 1) Appear at an acceptance facility, such as a post office or county courthouse 2) Apply in person at the U.S. Passport Agency 3) Use a private passport service, like Visa Supply. For more information, please review the article about this topic published on our website: https://www.visasupply.com/passports-and-visas-101/post/how-to-obtain-a-new-passport-in-atlanta
2) Non Expedited Passport Cost
The government fee for a non-expedited adult passport paid to the US Department of State is $130 plus $35 paid to the local acceptance facility for the “execution fee”. Please review the list of fees on the US Department of State website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/fees.html
3) Passport Application
The passport application is found here on the US Department of State website: https://pptform.state.gov/
4) Passport Office Near Me
You can find the nearest passport acceptance facility near you by using the following search page and entering your zip code: https://iafdb.travel.state.gov/
5) USPS Passport
There are several United States Postal Service locations that can help you apply for a new passport, however, some locations may require an appointment. Please use the following search page to find the post office near you that handles passports and check to see if they require an appointment: https://iafdb.travel.state.gov/
