Who Needs a Passport?
All persons traveling outside of the United States now require a passport. Babies and young children require their own passports with their parents signing for them.
Photos
Passport photo requirements are stringent yet easily complied with. Your photo must be exactly 2" x 2" and recent within six months. You may wear glasses (take care that the camera does not cause a flash effect) but no hats or headgear. Two copies of the photo are required.
Identification
Primary identification is required in one of the following capacities: previously issued U.S. passport, valid US driver's license, current military ID or government ID, or naturalization certificate.
Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
When applying for a passport for the first time, you must supply evidence of U.S. citizenship. Use a certified birth certificate (no photocopies), a naturalization certificate, or a certificate of citizenship. Your documents will be returned to you with your new passport.
Blank Pages
Each country you are visiting may require between two to four blank pages for entry and exit. You may apply for extra pages if you are nearing full capacity of your passport.
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