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Restricted Passports
INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR RUSH 2nd U.S. PASSPORT
EFFECTIVE MAY 26 2016: 2ND PASSPORTS NOW VALID FOR FOUR YEARS.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:
Proof of U.S Citizenship:
oMust submit your current and valid passport
oMust have an acceptable reason for requesting a second passport
Please note the following:
oIf you lost your valid or recently expired passport, you must follow our instruction guide for "Replacing Lost or Stolen Passports"
Photographs:
oTwo recent original passport size quality photos
oMust be 2"" x 2"" color only
Effective immediately, applicants are no longer allowed to wear glasses in their passport-style photos submitted with DS-82 form.
Proof of Departure:
oVery Important! Without proof of travel,you will not be considered an expedite case. A copy of your itinerary, air tickets or letter from your employer is required for sameday processing.
oThe State Department expedites passports based on travel date or need for travel visas.
Government fees:
oAdults $190.00 payable to DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Letter of Authorization:
oYou must complete and include-TWO original letter of authorization signed in Blue Ink
oClick here to print a letter of Authorization
Completed application form DS-82:
oComplete the new Online Version of the DS-82 form, (Complete the form online then click CREATE FORM button) You MUST print and submit ONE of your completed application DS-82
oA letter addressed and dated to ""Department of State"" indicating in detail the need for a second passport and must be signed by the applicant.
Letter of Explanation:
oYou must complete and include one original Sample letter of explanation.
oClick here to print a sample letter of explanation
WPVS SERVICE FEE: (Money orders or company checks made payable to WPVS)(Credit Card click here)and (WPVS Order Form)Personal checks are not accepted
____ 3 Weeks processing $350.00
____ 2 Weeks processing $450.00
____ 1 Week processing $550.00
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____ Monday-Friday Return fee $ 25.00
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
WASHINGTON PASSPORT & VISA SVC
2318 18TH ST NW STE 200
WASHINGTON DC 20009
2318 18TH ST NW STE 200
WASHINGTON DC 20009
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Revised 6/1/2022
