Business Passport
Under passport regulations, an individual may not possess more than one passport of any one type (tourist, official, diplomatic) at the same time. On occasion, the Department of State will make an exception to this policy for individuals who travel extensively and often for business purposes. These second passports are issued for a validity of two years provided a valid justification for issuance exists.
Circumstances in which the Department of State will generally approve issuance of a second fee passport are when:
- An individual travels so frequently that their passport is needed both for travel and submission for foreign visa applications simultaneously.
Approval and issuance of a second passport is not automatic and will require additional processing time.
Applications for a second tourist passport should include the following:
- Form DS-82
- Signed 2nd Passport statement or request (pdf 56kb)
- A written statement from your employer on company letterhead justifying the need for a second passport and stating the bearer’s understanding that any loss or theft of either passport will be reported immediately to the nearest Consulate, Embassy, or passport agency.
- Two identical passport sized (5cm x 5cm) photos.
- Your most recent U.S. passport
- A self-addressed stamped return envelope (EUR 3.60 if registered mail is required)
- Your application fee payment
