Child Passport Application
For minors aged 15 and under
Global Passport Express specializes in expediting Passports and Visas for our clients.
We can help you if:
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You have a departure date within 14 days.
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You have a departure date within 28 days and you need a visa.
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The Required Documents We Need From You
All of the following documents need to be in-hand when visiting our office.
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Three (3) copies of completed online application Form DS-11 . DO NOT SIGN UNTIL ADVISED BY THE ACCEPTANCE AGENT
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Original certified copy of the U.S. state-issued birth certificate from the state where you were born or original naturalization certificate.
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Two (2) copies (front and back) of both parents’ drivers licenses or two (2) copies of both parent’s passports. Originals will need to be shown to the Acceptance Agent at the time of submission.
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Two (2) 2x2 Passport photos of the child (no glasses, no headbands no smiling).
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Two (2) copies of your signed letter of authorization. Place child’s full name at the top and both parent’s signatures at the bottom.
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One (1) document showing proof of departure. Any of the following documents:
• Travel Agent Ticket
• Letter stating information for the private jet
• Cruise line ticket
• Letter stating that you are driving to your destination
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You will need two separate payments, one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the Acceptance Agent. The name of the Acceptance Agent will be determined on the day of application. Select either Passport Book Only or Passport Book and Card. The Passport Card is not valid for International air travel. The Passport Book is required for international air travel.
Passport Book Only - $178.32 (Check or money order. Include full name and date of birth in memo line. Make payable to U.S. Department of State.)
Acceptance Agent - $35.00 (Check, cash or money order. Name to be determined on date of visit.)
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Passport Book and Card - $193.32 (Check or money order. Include full name and date of birth in memo line. Make payable to U.S. Department of State.)
(The Passport Card is not valid for International air travel. The Passport Book is required for international air travel you cannot travel with the Passport Card alone.)
Acceptance Agent - $35.00 (Check, cash or money order. Name to be determined on date of visit.)
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If one parent on the birth certificate is not available, please have them complete the online form DS-3053 . It must be notarized. It must accompany two copies (front and back) of the parents’ drivers license or their passport. Please make sure Notary fills it out correctly.
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Don't worry, we're going to walk you through it right now...
Step 1.
Call us at 956-587-4209
We'll have a quick conversation to learn about your request and then schedule an appointment with you for the next available opening. The next step is to get your paperwork together...
Step 3.
Complete these documents.
Form DS-11
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Complete the online form below. Print three copies for your appointment. Please do not print front to back. The application must be printed on separate pages.
We suggest opening the sample version as a guide to make sure everything is filled out. If we have to fill it out during the appointment there may be an extra fee.
DO NOT SIGN FORM DS-11 UNTIL YOU MEET THE ACCEPTANCE AGENT.
Letter of Authorization
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Print one copy, complete and sign it. We'll need the original signed letter, no photocopies please.
Form DS-3053
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Complete only if one parent on the birth certificate is not available, please have them complete. It must accompany two copies (front and back) of the parents’ drivers license or their passport. It must be notarized. Please make sure Notary fills it out correctly.
Step 4.
Collect The Remaining Documents
Use your printed checklist to collect the additional documents that are needed. Again it's critical that all of the documents, including the necessary number of copies are collected prior to scheduling your appointment.
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We'd suggest keeping all documents in a folder with the checklist at the top.
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If you have questions about any of the documents, please call us at 210-375-7525.
Step 5.
Call us at 956-587-4209
Double check everything on your checklist and if it's all there, call us to confirm that you have all documents. We'll reconfirm our appointment with you once more.
Global Passport Express provides services on behalf of our clients and is not a government agency.
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The fees for services provided by Global Passport Express are charged to the client upfront. These fees are not based on whether the various government entities that we work with approve or decline your application.
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Global Passport Express is not responsible for and has no control over delays caused by any government agency and/or mail delivery service or any other third party that is used in the process. This includes errors and/or omissions by the client on any of the required documents that are required.
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Fees and timeframes are subject to change without notice and are beyond the control of Global Passport Express. These are the most accurate fees and timeframes available to us at this time.
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It is critical that all the steps above are followed in order to ensure a smooth process and avoid as many delays as possible with the government agencies that we work with.
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Some common issues that cost you more time and money are:
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Incomplete Applications (missing info, missing signatures, etc.)
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Missing/Inaccurate Identification Documents
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Not enough copies of needed documents
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Notarized incorrectly or not at all.
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Again, please follow all steps outlined above!