Passport Renewal
INCLUDE ALL ITEMS BELOW FOR YOUR PASSPORT RENEWAL:
To qualify for a passport renewal, you must be able to answer YES to all of the following conditions:
- I am a U.S. citizen
- I can provide my most recent passport
- I was at least 16 years old when my most recent passport was issued
- I was issued my most recent passport LESS than 15 years ago
- I use the same name as the name reflected on my most recent passport OR I have had my name changed and can submit a marriage certificate or court decree to verify this change
PASSPORT:
You must provide your most recent, undamaged passport. If you have previously held a passport card, then you must also need to provide this document as
well. Your passport cannot be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way.
Photographs:
Submit two professional color passport photo. Snapshot, photocopy or computer generated picture will not be accepted. Photo requirements:
- Photo size should measure 2″ x 2″. Leave the photo loose.
- Photo should be taken within six months to reflect your current appearance.
- Photo must include clear frontal view of full face, both ears, neck and upper shoulders.
- Photo should be printed in color on either matte or glossy photo paper and has not been altered in any way.
- Photo must be clear. Blurry, underexposed, overexposed and low quality photos are not accepted.
- Background of photo must be white, with no shadows over the face or the background.
- Facial expression must be neutral with eyes open and all the facial features should be clearly visible.
- Do not smile in photo.
- Do not wear eyeglasses in photo.
- Proper attire, Hats or head covering are only allowed if worn for religious reasons and if they do not obscure any facial features.
Please see below photo measurements:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:
You must provide one completed DS-82 Passport application form, which can be found on the U.S. Department of State website at:
https://pptform.state.gov/. This form must be completed on-line. No handwritten forms will be accepted. You must complete the following steps to successfully fill out your DS-82 online application form:
- Select “Submit” from the “Apply Online” menu of the main navigation bar
- Answer all questions completely
- For passport services required in three weeks or less select “Expedited Service”
- Select the option labeled “Passport Book – Standard Delivery (FREE)” when asked about payment.
- *This field must be checked in order for your application form to be considered complete. You will not submit this fee since we will do so on your behalf
- Print and Sign your completed application
- Verify that your completed application displays a bar code in the upper left-hand corner and at the bottom of each page
PROOF OF DEPARTURE:
You must provide evidence that international travel will be taken within two weeks. Proof of your departure must be provided as one of the following:
- A computer-generated flight itinerary
- A letter on business letterhead paper, addressed to the US Department of State, detailing your upcoming international travel dates and signed by your employer
PASSPORT AUTHORIZATION LETTER:
You must complete the Passport Authorization Letter contained in this passport application kit. Supply one original and one additional copy. Your completed letter must include:
- Answers for all required fields
- The name of the company displayed in this letter’s upper-right corner logo, written in the field “Courier Company Name”
- Your signature in blue or black ink
- The US Passport Authorization Letter requires you to check Option 1 and check one of the remaining options. Do not check all 3 boxes.
Orbit Visas Order Form:
Click here to provide Orbit Visas order form.
Government Fees:
Government fees are the cost of your passport application.
$30.00 for U.S. Passport Card
$170.00 for U.S. Passport Book
$200.00 for both, Book and Passport Card
Processing Time and Orbit Visas service fee:
5 Days processing time / $149.00
7-10 Days Processing time / $100.00
Please send the required documents via a traceable service such as FedEx or UPS to:
Orbit Visas
Attn: Visa and passport processing
5959 Westheimer Road, Suite 216
Houston, Texas 77057
Phone: (713) 750-9716
Fax: (832) 455-7254