With 100% application accuracy and over 35 years of experience, our passport service ensures everything is handled flawlessly.
Key takeaways
Expedited passport renewal can be completed in as little as 1 to 3 days in some cases, with overall passport processing available in one to five days.
First-time passport service covers travelers 16 or older who have never held a U.S. passport or whose passport expired more than five years ago; child passport service covers minors under 18.
U.S. passports are valid 10 years for ages 16 and up and 5 years for ages 15 and younger, and many countries require six months of validity beyond the end of a trip.
Grouped by what you need to do. Each option shows who it's for, how fast it moves, and what it costs.
You already hold a passport that needs renewing or correcting; by mail, no facility visit
Adults 16+ whose passport expired within the last 5 years. Renew by mail with Form DS-82. We review for 100% accuracy, file directly as a registered courier, and deliver your new passport.
From $551total with standard processing
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Your legal name must match your U.S. Passport for it to remain valid. If your name has changed due to marriage, divorce, or another legal reason, we can assist you in updating your passport with the required legal documents.
From $561total with standard processing
View Details & ApplyFirst passport for you or your child; in-person facility visit required
Adults 16+ first passport, or one that expired 5+ years ago. Applied in person at an acceptance facility using Form DS-11. We prepare your packet, guide every step, and overnight your originals.
From $561total with standard processing
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Anyone under 16 years old. Both parents consent and the child applies in person. We complete DS-11 and DS-3053 and walk your family through it.
From $561total with standard processing
View Details & ApplyA lost or stolen passport, or a second passport for complex travel; act quickly
A passport that was lost, stolen, or badly damaged. Report it with Form DS-64 and reapply with DS-11. We move fast to protect your identity and your trip. Get a replacement in as fast as one day.
From $561total with standard processing
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Frequent travelers, or conflicting visa stamps. A second valid passport lets you travel while one is at an embassy, or keeps sensitive stamps separate. We confirm your eligibility and justification.
From $396total with standard processing
Contact CIBTvisas to ApplyLet CIBTvisas expert advisors and registered couriers take the stress out of your travel plans. With 100% application accuracy and over 35 years of experience, everything is handled flawlessly.
Answer two quick questions and we match you to the right service — no guesswork required.
A passport expert completes your forms, reviews every detail for accuracy, and files directly with the State Department.
Your new passport arrives by tracked courier, in as fast as one day, with updates through every step.
Our guarantee: if we don't meet your expectations, CIBTvisas will refund your service fee. It's that simple.
Before you travel
Your U.S. passport is your most important travel document, and the requirements for keeping it valid are stricter than most travelers realize. A valid passport must be undamaged, have blank pages left, and meet the validity window required by your destination country.
How to know if your passport is still valid: a passport that hasn't technically expired can still stop you from boarding a flight. Airlines and border agents check more than just the expiration date. Run these four checks before you book.
Many countries will not let you enter if your passport expires within six months of your travel date. This is called the 6-month rule. It doesn't matter that your passport is still valid for U.S. purposes — if your destination requires 6 months of remaining validity and you don't have it, you may be denied boarding or entry.
To check if this applies to you, look up the entry requirements for your destination country before you book your trip. If your passport is cutting it close, renew it before you travel rather than risk being turned away.
View the U.S. Passport Validity Guide
Some countries also require a minimum number of blank visa pages — often at least one or two.
Since 2016, the U.S. State Department no longer adds extra pages to existing passports. If you're low on blank pages, your only option is to renew.
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A passport with a torn cover, water damage, or a hole punched through it may be considered invalid, even if the expiration date has not passed.
If your passport is damaged, treat it the same way you would treat an expired one.
View the Damaged Passports Guide
If your passport is expiring soon and you already have a trip booked, timing matters. See our expedited passport renewal guide for options based on how many days you have left before you travel.
View the Expedited Passport Renewal GuideProcessing times depend on which service you need and how you apply.
Applying without expedited help typically takes several weeks. Times can shift depending on the season, so treat any published estimate as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Working with a service like CIBTvisas can significantly shorten the timeline. In some cases we can secure a passport in as little as 1 to 5 days, depending on the type of service and how soon you need to travel.
If you're on a tight deadline: if your trip is close and you're not sure which option fits your timeline, see our Expedited Passport Renewal Guide for a full breakdown of options by number of days before departure.
Every passport application needs a photo that meets specific State Department rules. Photos that don't meet these rules are one of the most common reasons applications get delayed.
The correct size — sizing rules are exact, and cropping matters
A plain white or off-white background — no patterns, shadows, or scenery
Your full face, neutral expression — facing the camera directly
CIBTvisas offers a passport photo service that guarantees a compliant photo. For the full list of rules (including sizing, background, and common mistakes to avoid) see our complete Passport Photo Requirements Guide.
Six commitments that apply to every passport service on this page — first-time applications, renewals, name changes, and replacements alike.
Every form is checked line by line before it’s filed. If the error is ours, we correct it and re-file at our cost.
If your passport doesn’t arrive by the date we committed to, your CIBTvisas service fee comes back to you.
Registered courier status lets us hand-submit at U.S. Passport Agencies instead of mailing you into the queue.
A named specialist owns your case from intake to delivery. Reach them by phone during business hours, not a ticket queue.
We prepare the packet, confirm every document, submit it, and track your passport back to your door.
The same specialists who run corporate travel programs handle your single renewal — same process, same standard.
While traveling abroad, U.S. citizens are required to present a U.S. passport to exit and enter the U.S. and all other countries.
U.S. passports issued to individuals aged 16 years and older are valid for 10 years. U.S. passports issued to individuals aged 15 years or younger are valid for five years.
Many countries require that a passport remain valid for a minimum of six months after the conclusion of a trip. If your passport expires sooner, you must apply to renew your passport. CIBTvisas can assist with passport renewal. Visit Renew Passport for details.
Your U.S. passport should have sufficient blank pages to accommodate entry and exit immigration stamps for every country visited during your trip. At least one visa page in your U.S. passport is required for each visa. Stamped travel visas require an entire blank visa page. A visa page must be free and clear of inks or stains from other pages in the passport for it to be considered blank.
Starting from January 1, 2016, it is no longer possible to add extra pages to your U.S. passport. If no blank pages remain in your passport, you must renew. CIBTvisas can assist with passport renewal. Visit Renew Passport for details.
CIBTvisas can assist with all passport services for British and Irish citizens residing in the U.S. and in possession of a valid U.S. Green Card. Visit Foreign National Passports for details. Foreign nationals residing in the U.S. from other countries should visit their country’s nearest embassy or consulate for details on passport requirements and services.
Yes. Every U.S. citizen, including infants, must have a U.S. passport. You may not represent members of your family inside your passport. CIBTvisas can assist you in securing a new child passport.
Children aged 15 years and younger may apply for a child passport. Visit Child’s Passport for details about passport requirements for children.
Visit the U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility Search Page at https://iafdb.travel.state.gov for details on locations near you.
Yes. The old U.S. passport will be marked as invalid and returned unless the U.S. Department of State deems it to be damaged. Be sure to inform us if there are any valid visas in the passport before requesting a renewal.
The passport authorization letter authorizes CIBTvisas to act on your behalf during the submission of your passport application. The U.S. Passport Agency requires your signature on this letter before they will release your new or updated passport upon completion of your order.
No. Only original copies of these forms may be submitted. Instructions for downloading and printing the U.S. Department of State Passport Application Forms are included in CIBTvisas’s Application Kits.
No. Original copies of documents and order forms must be submitted to CIBTvisas for processing.
CIBTvisas recommends using FedEx, UPS, or other traceable methods of delivery when submitting your completed CIBTvisas Application Kit.
CIBTvisas can secure your U.S. passport in as little as one to five days processing time. CIBTvisas’s passport services vary in processing times to meet your specific travel needs. Visit Passports for more details.
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