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Apply for a Second U.S. Passport

For frequent travelers who need to carry two valid passports at once — for example, to visit countries with sensitive travel relationships without complicating future trips. We prepare, pre-check, and manage your application through the New York Passport Agency.

1. Documents 2. Fees Submit

A second valid passport is available to frequent travelers on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the U.S. Department of State. Your current passport must be a valid, undamaged, full 10-year passport, and you'll need to explain in writing why a second passport is necessary.

Eligibility
Valid, undamaged, full 10-year passport
Government fee
$212.05
VisaRite service fee
From $259
In-person visit
Not required — mail-in
1

Gather your application paperwork

Have these ready before you start — incomplete paperwork is the most common cause of delay.

Your most recent passport

Must be undamaged, valid, and a full 10-year validity passport. If it doesn't meet these conditions, a standard new-passport application applies instead.

Passport Application Form DS-82
  • Complete the DS-82 form online at the U.S. Department of State's website — the site's wizard walks you through it, and handwritten forms are no longer accepted.
  • On the final "Print Summary" page, scroll to the bottom left and click Create Form to generate your printable application.
  • Print single-sided pages only — not back-to-back.
  • Sign in black ink, matching the signature in your current passport.

Passport Authorization Letter (2 original copies)

Your authorization for VisaRite to act as your agent with the Passport Agency. Must carry your original (wet) signature, matching your current passport — faxes and photocopies aren't accepted.

Two identical passport photos

See our passport photo requirements, or find a location near you to have them taken.

Letter of explanation

A signed letter explaining, in reasonable detail, why a second passport is needed — for example, upcoming travel to a country whose entry stamp could complicate travel to another destination. Ask us for a sample letter to use as a reference.

2

Pay the government & service fees

Make one check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" for $212.05.

Paying the government fee: Personal check, business check, or money order made payable to "U.S. Department of State" in the amount above — credit cards and starter checks are not accepted. Be sure to write your date of birth on the check. If you have multiple applicants, use a separate check for each person; do not combine them into one check.
Service level Review Agency processing Shipping Service fee
Super Rush 1 day 4–6 days 1–2 days $499
Express Plus 1–2 days 8–10 days 1–2 days $369
Express 1–2 days 11–15 days 2–3 days $259

Service fees may be paid online by credit card (a 3.6% surcharge applies) and are separate from the government fee above. Processing time reflects the Passport Agency's time to process your application once received — it does not include return shipping, and the day we receive your package does not count as a processing day.

Send us your application for a pre-check

  1. Email service@visarite.net a scanned copy or clear photos of your complete application paperwork before you ship anything.
  2. We'll review everything for errors or omissions that could delay processing.
  3. Once your pre-check is complete, we'll email you detailed shipping instructions.

Because this application is handled entirely by mail, a careful pre-check is what keeps it moving on schedule.

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