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- Does the passport number change on renewal
- Documents required for renewal of your passport
- Will your old passport be valid after renewal
- How long does it take to get your renewed passport
Does the passport number change on renewal
A passport number is a mix of letters and numbers that is unique to each person. It's crucial for visa applications as it helps to identify you and your ID.
Most people think that the passport number they originally got will be the same forever but your passport number changes when you renew it or get a new passport book.
You will need to use the new passport number for all flights and visa applications. As the old passport number will be invalid .
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Documents required for renewal of your passport
- Original US passport.
- DS-82 passport application (passport renewal application form)
- Evidence of urgent trip (if requires an emergency passport)
This is the list of documents you need when you give your passport for renewal :
Will your old passport be valid after renewal?
No, once you renew your passport and get a new passport number your previous passport becomes invalid.
You must avoid making any flight reservation before getting the renewed passport because you will not be able to travel if the passport number is different on the reservation and different in your passport.
How long does it take to get your renewed passport?
Passport renewal can take about 4 weeks. The timeline can be affected depending on the selected service and if it's expedited or not. The estimated time to get your renewed passport can be different in different countries. If someone needs to travel internationally due to an emergency then an emergency passport can be issued with a limited validity.
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