Second Passports

Current regulations prohibit the possession of more than one valid, or potentially valid, passport at any one time unless under circumstances specifically authorized by the Secretary of State. The only justification considered for issuance of a second, valid passport is an urgent need for international travel while the bearer's full validity passport is frequently unavailable due to visa processing at other embassies. Second Passports are limited to a two-year validity only.

As of September 26, 2005, second passports are no longer extendable. If you already have a second passport that is nearing its expiration, you must apply for a new one by following the instructions below. If you apply within one year of your passport"s issuance, there will be no charge.

Note: You are required to present your current full-validity passport to apply for a second passport. If you are unable to do this because your passport is already being processed for a visa at another office, you may not apply for a second passport.

Application Requirements

• Your current full-validity U.S. passport: This will be returned to you;
• A written request from your company explaining the need for second passport;
• Passport application form DS-82;
• Two identical 5x5 cm passport photographs: The Embassy will reject any photographs that do not meet the specified requirements. Vending machine photographs and photographs printed on a home computer are unacceptable;
• Fees: The application fee is U.S. $75.00. The accepted payment method is cash, U.S. dollars only.

Method of Application

You are required to apply for the passport in person at this office. The American Citizens Services Unit is open for passport applications any working day between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Processing Time

The application for a second passport will be sent to the United States for printing with a secure, photo-digitized image of the bearer. You should allow seven working days for your application to be processed. When your new passport is ready, you will need to come back to the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy to pick it up.