Miami Beach – CityDebate.Com – November 1, 2009 - There is a new wallet-size U.S. Passport Card that can be used to enter the United States from Canada,  Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry.
It is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book.
The US Passport Card works the same as the US Passport Book: 10 years for an adult and 5 years for minors under age 16. The card costs $45 for a first-time adult passport applicant and $35 for all minor applicants under age 16, regardless of whether they are previous passport. Adults who already have a valid
passport book may apply for the card as a passport renewal by mail for just $20.
The US Passport Card cannot be used for international air travel.
HOW TO APPLY
Locally you can visit my office for assistance with applying at:
4960 SW 72 Avenue, Suite 208
Miami, Florida 33155
Or visit our local Passport agency at:
Miami Passport Agency
U.S. Department of State
Omni Center
1501 Biscayne Boulevard # 210
Miami, Florida 33132
U.S. citizens, whether or not they have a passport book, may apply for a passport card. If you have never had a passport book, you must apply for a passport card in person.
For more information check out the State Department website at:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html
Sincerely,
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Member of Congress |