U.S. PASSPORT RENEWAL FOR ADULTS
COVID-19 UPDATE:PASSPORT AGENCY IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING LIFE & DEATH EMERGENCY CASES ONLY. NO NEW APPLICATIONS ARE ALLOWED TO BE SUBMITTED. IVS IS REGISTERED WITH 4 DIFFERENT PASSPORT AGENCIES IN THE US. HERE'S THE LATEST STATUS:
NEW YORK CITY: PHASE 2 BUFFALO, NY- PHASE 2 CHICAGO, IL- PHASE 1 WASHINGTON DC- PHASE 2
ONCE WE ENTER INTO PHASE 3 IN ANY OF THE LOCATIONS LISTED ABOVE, OUR OFFICE WILL RE-OPEN.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PHASES AND FAQs, PLEASE CLICK HERE
IVS is currently accepting applications for Passport Renewals by mail. Processing will begin when we enter into Phase 3. Please follow ALL Steps and directions below:
INTERNATIONAL VISA SERVICE
***Next Day & Sameday process requires an appointment with our office. Please call 703-726-0300.
*Please include our service fee and return delivery payment or a completed air bill. Incomplete payment, incomplete applications or documents and wrong application form will cause a delay in processing the above visa application.
** The service fees are non-refundable, once we receive your documents and start processing them. Due to the high volume of applications being submitted, the processing times may be delayed by the Passport Agency. While such situations are beyond our control, we will do everything possible to accommodate your trip and will call you immediately to let you know about the status of your application.
Use this procedure if:
- Your most recent passport was valid for 10 years
- You are in possession of original expired or expiring passport
- Your passport expires in 6 months - 2 years
- Your U.S. Passport expired less than 5 years ago
- Your name has not changed
- Your name changed AND your passport was issued more than 1 year ago
STEP 1. Gather the following documents and e-mail copies for review to cs@ivsdc.com:
Original expired/expiring passport issued within the last 15 years
Two passport size photos 2"X 2" (must be taken within last 2-3 months), cannot wear glasses (new rule of the Passport Agency as of 11/01/16)
One Application DS-82 (click here to download)
One Letter of authorization - (click here to download) once you sign it, we have to submit it to the passport agency within 5 business days
Round trip Itinerary showing international travel within 14 days (optional)
IVS Order Form (click here to download)
If your name changed: a certified copy of the marriage certificate, divorce decree or a court order (this document will be returned to you upon passport completion)
STEP 2. Calculate fees:
| Passport Agency Fees | 15 day process | 10 day process | 7 day process | 4 day process | Next Day process*** | Sameday process*** |
| Price per passport book | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Price per passport card | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| IVS Service Fees | 15 day process | 10 day process | 7 day process | 4 day process | Next Day process*** | Sameday process*** |
| Price per passport book | $150.00 | $200.00 | $250.00 | $300.00 | $350.00 | $450.00 |
| Price per passport card | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Shipping Fees | FedEx Overnight | FedEx 2 Day |
| $40.00 | $30.00 |
STEP 3. Send original documents to the TEMPORARY ADDRESS below and e-mail tracking number for your package to cs@ivsdc.com:
International Visa Service
44337 Lord Fairfax Place
Ashburn VA 20147
Tel: 703-726-0300
Please note your credit card will not be charged when we receive your original paperwork. Once we have a re-opening date from the passport agency, we'll get in touch to confirm the processing speed and to get approval for the total to be charged on your card and then will begin processing. Processing speed & pricing are subject to change if the passport agency will announce any adjustments.
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