Tourist Passport Application Instructions. Tourist Passport Application Overview This presentation...

Tourist Passport Application Tourist Passport Application InstructionsInstructions

Tourist Passport Application OverviewTourist Passport Application Overview

• This presentation will explain the following steps in applying for a Tourist Passport:

1. Complete Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport2. Get passport photo taken3. Obtain evidence of U.S. Citizenship4. Obtain a copy of your ID5. Submit all of the above as a package to an application facility6. Pay the passport fee

• This brief references the Department of State website located here: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/new.html#step2

Completing the DS-11 Completing the DS-11

• The Form DS-11 can be filled out online or completed by hand

1. Go to https://pptform.state.gov/ to begin filling the DS-11 out online or skip to step 3 to start filling

2. Select that you have read the Privacy and Computer Fraud notices, then click Submit.

Completing the DS-11 Completing the DS-11

3. Select Complete Form Online

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4. Enter the required information and click Next

EnterMilitary Member

EnterUSN

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5. Enter the required information and click Next

Enter your_____ @usna.edu email address

Enter a cell phone number.

Completing the DS-11 Completing the DS-11

6. Travel Plan information is not required. If you don’t have upcoming travel plans, click Next.

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7. Enter emergency contact information. This should be a parent or legal guardian.

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8. If you don’t have a tourist passport book or card, select NONE.

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9. Enter the required information and click Next

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10. If you are known by other names, enter the information. Otherwise, click Next.

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11. Review all of your information. Click Next.

Completing the DS-11 Completing the DS-11

12. You are applying for a Passport Book. Select processing and delivery as required, then click Next.

Completing the DS-11 Completing the DS-11

13. Print your completed DS-11. Select locate to find an Acceptance Facility near you. If on the Yard, the nearest facility is the Post Office in 7th Wing. When you have reviewed this page, select the acknowledge box and click Create Form. Print the form for submission.

After printing the DS-11 form, DO NOT SIGN it until told to do so by an authorized agent

Passport PhotoPassport Photo

• Passport photos will be scheduled by company for all MIDN that don’t already have a passport

• MIDN can also have passport photos taken at some application processing agencies, as well as local CVS and Kinko’s stores

• When submitting your passport photo, ensure that the photo is not attached to the DS-11 form

Obtain Evidence of U.S. CitizenshipObtain Evidence of U.S. Citizenship

• One of the following must be submitted as primary evidence of U.S. Citizenship:

− Previously issued, undamaged, and fully valid U.S. Passport (5 year for minors or 10 years for adults)

− Certified U.S. birth certificate (must meet all of the following requirements): 

• Issued by the City, County, or State of birth• Lists bearer's full name, date of birth, and place of birth• Lists parent(s) full names• Has date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth)• Has registrar's signature• Has embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal of registrar

• Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth• Naturalization Certificate• Certificate of Citizenship

Obtain Evidence of U.S. CitizenshipObtain Evidence of U.S. Citizenship

• If you do not have primary evidence of U.S. citizenship or your U.S. birth certificate does not meet the requirements, you will need to provide Secondary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship.

• Secondary Evidence requirements are discussed here: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/information/secondary-evidence.html

• Provide primary evidence if possible, secondary evidence makes the process much more difficult

Obtain Proof of IdentityObtain Proof of Identity

• Make a photcopy of the front and back of your miltiary ID• Must be on plain white, 8.5 x 11” standard paper stock• Photocopy must contain images on only one-side of each page submitted

• You will also need to present your military ID in person at the time of application

Submit the Application packageSubmit the Application package

• Submit your completed DS-11, evidence of U.S. Citizenship, Passport photo, and photocopy of your ID as a single package to any nearby application acceptance facility. Annapolis facilities are shown below.

• Total cost for a new Passport book is $135. Routine processing time is 4-5 weeks.

Passport ReceiptPassport Receipt

• When you have received your Tourist Passport, enter your passport information into MIDS and let your company training officer know that you’ve completed the process

QuestionsQuestions

• Questions can be answered by the Training CoC or through the Passport website: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/new.html