You will need to add U.S. passport pages to your US passport if you fall under either of these two categories: (1) you have less than two to four pages left in your passport, or (2) you are a frequent traveler in need of a new passport book. If you fall under one of the two, then you’ll likely want to know how to add passport pages to your current passport. Read on and we’ll show you exactly how to do it.
Let’s discuss the first category first. If you are a passport holder, and your passport has less than two to four pages in it, you’ll need to request additional passport pages. But why request pages so soon? That’s because it will save you a lot of time when you do that now, rather than when you are already about to travel.
In this situation, you will have to fulfill two requirements: your passport must be valid, and you need to fill in Form DS-4085. This form is what you’ll need to fill in if you need to request additional passport pages. Once you have filled in the DS-4085, you can then mail it to the address indicated, along with your current US passport.
You don’t need to pay anything to request for new U.S. passport pages. However, if you want to have the processing of your passport expedited, then you will have to pay for this kind of option. Keep in mind to clearly write on the envelope ‘Expedited’ to indicate what you want done with it. Also, expedited passports are only allowed to those who need to leave the US in two weeks, or those who need the passport in four weeks for their foreign visa application.
Now let’s talk about frequent travelers. If you are a frequent traveler, then chances are you use up your passport pages faster than most people. When applying for passport pages, you’ll need to go through a different procedure.
To request new passport pages, you need to send a signed letter requesting one. Along with this letter should be the completed DS-82 form. Filling in this form will allow you to send your passport application by mail. But in instances where are you ineligible to apply by mail, you’ll need to complete the DS-11 form. When using the DS-11, you will submit this form in person, along with your letter to the passport office.
When sending your passport application by mail, it is recommended that you send it using a delivery method that can be traced. All modern courier services offer this type of service already. Also remember to place your documents in a tough envelope to prevent it from getting damaged easily when mailed.
For a recap, first of all, you need to know under which category you fall under - whether you just have two to four pages left in your passport, or you a frequent traveler in need of a new passport. From there, you’ll know the procedure that you need to go through. Now you know how to add passport pages to your US passport.