U.S. Passport Card Application Now Online

 

The U.S. Department of State has announced that it is conducting a limited pilot program allowing U.S. citizens to apply online for a U.S. passport card.

To be eligible for the pilot, you must:

  • Be 16 years of age or older
  • Have a valid, 10 year U.S. passport book
  • Have at least 12 months of validity remaining on your passport book before expiration
  • Have a U.S. or Canadian mailing address
  • Have an e-mail address

The pilot will last 90 days (January 24-April 22) or until the State Department receives 20,000 applications, whichever comes first.  At that time, the State Department will assess the merits of making the pilot a permanent option for the traveling public.

U.S. Citizens can use  the U.S. Passport card at land-border crossings or sea ports-of-entry between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.  U.S. Citizens cannot use the card for international air travel.  SOURCE 

APPLY ONLINE FOR A U.S. PASSPORT CARD

This pilot is part of the initiative to facilitate travel recently undertaken by the Obama Administration. 



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