How do I qualify for a US passport?

To have a U.S. passport, you need to be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization or be a qualifying U.S. national. You can renew your current or expired U.S. passport unless your passport was: Issued before your 16th birthday. Issued 15 or more years ago.

How long does it take to get a US passport?

As of October 29, routine processing is 8 to 11 weeks and expedite processing (for an additional $60) is 5 to 7 weeks. Our processing times begin the day we receive your application at a passport agency or center, not the day you mail your application or apply for a passport at a local acceptance facility.

Can a non citizen get a US passport?

Passports are only issued to applicants who possess U.S. citizenship or are non-citizen nationals. U.S. citizenship must be proved in order to get a United States passport unless the person is a non-citizen national.

How much does it cost to get US passport?

New Passport (for adults age 16 and older): For a new adult passport book: $110 application fee and a $35 execution fee. The new total fee is $145. If you want to expedite at a post office you can pay an additional $60 fee to return the passport in 4-6 weeks.

How can a green card holder become a U.S. citizen?

As a permanent resident, you are generally eligible for naturalization after five years. This is the most common way that people apply to become a U.S. citizen. To qualify, you must have lived in the U.S. continuously for the five years immediately preceding the date you file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

What is the fastest way to obtain an US passport?

Make an appointment with your nearest passport agency. Make the appointment through the National Passport Information Center.

If your trip is not within 2-3 weeks,but you need your passport sooner than the normal 6-8 weeks,you can request expedited service.

At your passport agency appointment,submit your application in person.

What documents needed to obtain an US passport?

Application Form. The first and most important document required for an initial passport is Form DS-11,Application for a U.S. Passport.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship. If you were born in the U.S.,submit a certified birth certificate.

Proof That You Are Who You Say You Are. The U.S.

Recent Color Photo. The U.S.

What are the restrictions on obtaining an US passport?

Your “Right” to a Passport. A passport isn’t like a birth certificate that comes into being without any affirmative action on your part.

Automatic Denial. Both a particular criminal history and certain financial circumstances make you ineligible to get a U.S.

Discretionary Denial.

Do you have to be an US citizen to get an US passport?

1. You must be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen national. This is not possible unless they go through the process of becoming naturalized citizens of the United States first. U.S. citizenship must be proved in order to get a United States passport unless the person is a non-citizen national.