Passport Agency Instruction:
Second Passports
Second Passports
Second passports can be issued under these circumstances:
- You make frequent international trips which often require entry visas and due to time constraints you have difficulty acquiring the visas before your next departure.
- You are making the request for safety/security reasons, for example you travel between Israel and anti Israeli States.
Note: The validity of a second passport is two years.STEP 1:
Complete and Submit Form DS-82
Application For A U.S. Passport Renewal
(Complete the Online Passport Form DS-82, then click CREATE FORM button)
If for any reason you cannot complete the online application, print the
DS-82 Passport Handfill Application and fill out by hand.
STEP 2:
Submit Current Passport
You must submit your current passport.
STEP 3:
Provide Two Passport Photos
Your Passport Photographs Must Be:
- Identical
- In color
- 2 x 2 inches in size
- Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance
- Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background
- Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
- Taken in normal street attire:
- Uniforms should not be worn in photographs except religious attire that is worn daily
- Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline
- If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture
- Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons (a medical certificate may be required)
STEP 4:
Complete and Submit Two Letters of Passport
Authorization
Print and complete two copies of the Passport Authorization Letter
STEP 5:
Complete and Submit an Passport Order Form
Print and complete the Passport Order Form
STEP 6:
Submit Proof of Travel
Copy of Itinerary or Ticket OR
Comapny Letter (example) stating your job related need for travel
Note: If you cannot provide proof of travel, your passport will be processed in 5-10 business days.
STEP 7:
Submit a business letter
You must submit both a business letter & personal letter of request stating one or more of the following:
Your need of a second passport due to excessive travel
Your need of a second passport due to scheduling conflicts and visa acquisition
Your need of a second passport due to visa stamp conflicts
STEP 8:
Passport Fees
Government Fees:
Make one check or money order to "US Department of State" for $170.00 (this is the government passport processing fee).
Expediting Service Fees:
Include a check or money order payable to U.S. Visa Connection or put your credit card information where requested on the Passport Order Form.
Same day - 199.00 + return shipping24-48 hours - $149.00 + return shipping
5-10 day - 99.00 + return shipping
STEP 9:
Shipping Your Passport Documents
- Passport
- Business Letter
- 2 Passport Photos
- Passport Application DS-82
- 2 Copies of Passport Authorization letter
- Passport Order Form
- Proof of Travel
Send the requested items to:
U.S. Visa Connection
527 Province Place
Katy, TX 77450
877-VISADOC / info@usvisaconnection.com





