A passport is a travel document that serves as official proof of citizenship and is issued by the government of your country of residence. In the United States, passports are issued by the U.S. Passport Agency. In Canada, passports are issued by Passport Canada.

If you were 16 or older at the time of issue, your passport will be valid for 10 years. If you were under 16 at the time of issue, then your passport will be valid for 5 years. If you are traveling abroad, most countries require that your passport be valid for 6 months or longer beyond the stay of your trip. If your passport expires sooner, you will need to renew.

Yes, photographs must be 2” x 2” in size, taken within the past 6 months, and on a white background. Please see our section under Other Services for more information, or contact us to have your photo taken at our office.

Yes, every U.S. citizen must have a passport to travel, infants included.

Below lists the passport fees for each service that the US Department of State and the Acceptance facility will charge.

• New Passport (Adult): $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
• New Passport (Child Under 16): $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
• US Passport Renewal (Adult): $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
• US Passport Renewal (Child Under 16): $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
• Replacing Lost/Stolen Passport: $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
• Passport Name Change (Adult) : $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
• Passport Name Change (Child) : $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
• Second Passport (Adult) : $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
• Second Passport (Child) : $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
• Passport Cards (Adult): $30.00 (Passport Card Application) + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
• Passport Cards (Child): $15.00 (Passport Card Application) + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**

24 Hours Passport & Visas Agency Fees for Expedited Passports:
There are fees associated with expediting your passport in addition to the government fees. 24 Hour Passport and Visas offers to expedite the process of your passport or visa as fast as 24 hours, this means you will get your travel document quicker then through any other way and you can be sure you will have the documents you need for your next travel in time. To know the price for expedited passport services, click here.

This depends on the service you have chosen. If you have decided to apply for a routine passport, the processing time can be 12-16 weeks depending on the volume of applications. There is an increase in passport application submissions during peak travel times and that may cause additional delays when applying through the post office. This peak travel time is usually when the holiday season approaches and people plan for vacations. If you need your passport faster than this you have to expedite your application process.

If an expedited passport agency service such as 24 Hour Passport and Visas has been used, the processing time is under 2 weeks and in some cases, it can be expedited within 24 hours.

An additional fee is charged in order to speed up the processing of your application. Check 24 Hour Passport and Visas pricing here.

A Visa is a document that allows you to travel to a specific country for a specific period of time. It is generally issued by a country’s Consulate. A Visa may be stamped or glued to the inside of a passport, or it may be issued electronically (such as in Australia). Some countries require that you have a Visa to enter, while some countries may have agreements with eachother to waive Visa requirements to travel back and forth. A Visa may allow only one visit, or it may allow multiple visits. Without a Visa, you will be prevented from boarding flights to many countries.

The Consulates or Embassies of various countries are responsible for authorizing Visas. In order to receive your Visa, you will have to provide the appropriate Visa documentation. 24 Hour Passports and Visas can expedite Emergency Visas by submitting the proper documents to your destination’s Consulate or Embassy.

Visa Invitations or Confirmations are sponsor letters or documents that are approved by the Foreign Ministry of a country that authorize someone to visit. These documents usually include the itinerary dates of stay, the name of a hosting organization, the cities of visit, an official reference number, and a seal of approval. Formats will vary by country.