Which US passport to apply for? Passport card?
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I'd get the big passport, 28 pages, what that? 14 spreads? That's less than 11/2 of those big visa stamps per year. (Lots of Asia is a page for visa and at least another for in and out stamps) Although US passports used to allow extra pages to be added. Dont know if they still do that.
https://travel.state.gov/content/pas...er-issued.html
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I just applied for a new passport today. I don't remember checking the size box anywhere. I was in a rush and did not pay much attention. What size will I get by default?
Since they don't add pages anymore, I would prefer having thicker book. Is there any way to amend my application after sending it, like maybe giving them a call?
Since they don't add pages anymore, I would prefer having thicker book. Is there any way to amend my application after sending it, like maybe giving them a call?
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Re: Which US passport to apply for? Passport card?
I just applied for a new passport today. I don't remember checking the size box anywhere. I was in a rush and did not pay much attention. What size will I get by default?
Since they don't add pages anymore, I would prefer having thicker book. Is there any way to amend my application after sending it, like maybe giving them a call?
Since they don't add pages anymore, I would prefer having thicker book. Is there any way to amend my application after sending it, like maybe giving them a call?
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Re: Which US passport to apply for? Passport card?
I just applied for a new passport today. I don't remember checking the size box anywhere. I was in a rush and did not pay much attention. What size will I get by default?
Since they don't add pages anymore, I would prefer having thicker book. Is there any way to amend my application after sending it, like maybe giving them a call?
Since they don't add pages anymore, I would prefer having thicker book. Is there any way to amend my application after sending it, like maybe giving them a call?
#35
Re: Which US passport to apply for? Passport card?
I just applied for a new passport today. I don't remember checking the size box anywhere. I was in a rush and did not pay much attention. What size will I get by default?
Since they don't add pages anymore, I would prefer having thicker book. Is there any way to amend my application after sending it, like maybe giving them a call?
Since they don't add pages anymore, I would prefer having thicker book. Is there any way to amend my application after sending it, like maybe giving them a call?
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Great. I don't know if this question is related, but is there any restriction on when, how early or how often you can replace or renew a passport? Can you have multiple valid passports?
Say your document does not expire anytime soon, but have only few more blank visa pages left and you know you will need way more pages in a near future. Since consulates won't add new pages anymore, is this reason enough for the US Dept. of State to give you a new passport?
Just being curious as I am fairly new American
Say your document does not expire anytime soon, but have only few more blank visa pages left and you know you will need way more pages in a near future. Since consulates won't add new pages anymore, is this reason enough for the US Dept. of State to give you a new passport?
Just being curious as I am fairly new American
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50 isn't mathematically possible. .... But 28 is far more than most people need, and carrying around 7 pieces of folded paper bound in a semirigid cover is enough of a pain, and I for one, wouldn't want it further bulked up with additional useless pages.
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Re: Which US passport to apply for? Passport card?
Great. I don't know if this question is related, but is there any restriction on when, how early or how often you can replace or renew a passport? Can you have multiple valid passports?
Say your document does not expire anytime soon, but have only few more blank visa pages left and you know you will need way more pages in a near future. Since consulates won't add new pages anymore, is this reason enough for the US Dept. of State to give you a new passport?
Just being curious as I am fairly new American
Say your document does not expire anytime soon, but have only few more blank visa pages left and you know you will need way more pages in a near future. Since consulates won't add new pages anymore, is this reason enough for the US Dept. of State to give you a new passport?
Just being curious as I am fairly new American
Normally you can't have more than one passport. UK allows you to have more than one if you travel to the Middle Eastern countries and Israel. Not sure if the US does.
At work some had a normal one, and a diplomatic one which was issued as needed.
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Re: Which US passport to apply for? Passport card?
Great. I don't know if this question is related, but is there any restriction on when, how early or how often you can replace or renew a passport? Can you have multiple valid passports?
Say your document does not expire anytime soon, but have only few more blank visa pages left and you know you will need way more pages in a near future. Since consulates won't add new pages anymore, is this reason enough for the US Dept. of State to give you a new passport?
Just being curious as I am fairly new American
Say your document does not expire anytime soon, but have only few more blank visa pages left and you know you will need way more pages in a near future. Since consulates won't add new pages anymore, is this reason enough for the US Dept. of State to give you a new passport?
Just being curious as I am fairly new American
Generally I believe you cannot have two valid passports, except, I hear, if you are traveling to Israel and to other Middle Eastern countries, when two passports are allowed so nobody is offended by you having visited "the other side".
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Re: Which US passport to apply for? Passport card?
Correct, Normal and Diplomatic for 'sensitive' areas!
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splendid!
Somebody brought up Israel and Middle East. Those of you with UK/US citizenships, which passport do you use to enter third countries? Let's assume the visa requirements is the same for UK and US citizens.
I am only guessing that US is hated by more people than the UK. Maybe a topic for another thread.
Somebody brought up Israel and Middle East. Those of you with UK/US citizenships, which passport do you use to enter third countries? Let's assume the visa requirements is the same for UK and US citizens.
I am only guessing that US is hated by more people than the UK. Maybe a topic for another thread.
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splendid!
Somebody brought up Israel and Middle East. Those of you with UK/US citizenships, which passport do you use to enter third countries? Let's assume the visa requirements is the same for UK and US citizens.
I am only guessing that US is hated by more people than the UK. Maybe a topic for another thread.
Somebody brought up Israel and Middle East. Those of you with UK/US citizenships, which passport do you use to enter third countries? Let's assume the visa requirements is the same for UK and US citizens.
I am only guessing that US is hated by more people than the UK. Maybe a topic for another thread.
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I did a little research yesterday. As far as visas are concerned it looks like UK and US passports are pretty equal.
The UK passport will be better for Europe, South America and most of Asia in general. With the US passport though you have better access to Canada, Russia, China and India.
Why you'd wanna use US one for Canada is pretty obvious. However, all Russia, China and India give Americans up to 10 year visa, while with the UK passport you basically need a new visa for each trip. Though the UK passport will get you visa free access to the entire South America.
The UK passport will be better for Europe, South America and most of Asia in general. With the US passport though you have better access to Canada, Russia, China and India.
Why you'd wanna use US one for Canada is pretty obvious. However, all Russia, China and India give Americans up to 10 year visa, while with the UK passport you basically need a new visa for each trip. Though the UK passport will get you visa free access to the entire South America.