Embassy of the United States

Second Passports

Second Passports

Current regulations prohibit the possession of more than one valid or potentially valid U.S. 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 unavailable due to visa processing at other embassies.

Since September 26, 2005, it is no longer possible to extend a bearer's second passport; you must apply for a new one by following the instructions below. Second passports have a standard validity of only two years.

Note: You are required to present your valid full-validity passport in order 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, then you may not apply for a second passport.

Application Procedures

In order to apply for a second passport, you must come in person to the Embassy. 

Please contact us by any means listed in the Key Information Box on the right to schedule an appointment.

What to bring with you

Please bring the following with you to the Embassy to apply for your second passport:

• completed Passport Application Form DS-82
• two valid passport photographs
• your current valid full-validity U.S. passport
• a written request from your company explaining the need for a second passport
• the fee of US$75, payable in either dollars or Euros, cash only.

We will make photocopies and return your original documents to you when you apply for your U.S. passport.