When you travel on business, you need to have your own passport. However, since the invention of the passport card, business travelers have had the luxury of carrying their passport in their wallet and adding it to their laptop bag or briefcase. Now, it is possible to buy a business passport photo just for your home.
The passport photo should be business-oriented and accomplish two main things: first, it looks good on the back of your photo ID card; second, it helps Immigration and Naturalization in any country you visit.
You can buy these photos in a kit or individually. For a start, I recommend a kit since you can order a photo without the kit. The kit comes with everything you need: the photo, the clear print, the replacement photo, an envelope and a receipt where you can pick up your new photo at a local photo shop.
If you choose a kit, then you should buy a flat, white photo – no dark or dark-colored photos. Unless you’re sure this is the correct color, I suggest you purchase a color photo.
To find a suitable photo, check the regulations for passport identification cards. The photo must be 2 by 2 in size. It must be identical, taken within the past year, be a specific size, and should be of high-quality, with a white or off-white background. When ordering, tell the processing agency what color you want, how many photos you need, and that you’d like priority processing. The agency will tell you how to order the photo in 2-3 weeks or 5-7 days. If you need it faster, tell them that you’ll be willing to pay an extra fee.
Do avoid giving your full name when ordering a passport photo since it will be used in the case of a name change. Also, passport photos must be 2 by 2 inches. If you give your full name when ordering, it will be more expensive.
The processing time for a passport is between 2 and 3 weeks. Plan on getting your photo taken around the same time each month, or else you’ll have to wait for an available slot and pay a higher price. In addition, plan to spend more time filling in details of your photo like eye height, eye width, and eye proximity.
Passport photos should be up to date. The best time to apply is shortly before your departure date. That’s because it’s a faster process to replace a lost or stolen passport. The normal waiting period is between 30 and 90 days. If you need to renew your passport, apply earlier to avoid the security hold.
passport photos should be up to date. The passport site has a section regarding requirements. If you still have time after a year, you can renew by mail. renewYour passport renewal notice will include your current photo in this format.
Sometimes people are allowed to add pages to their passports. To do this, they have to go to a passport service center. Click on a link here to find a location near you. If needed, you can find here a nice hotel.
Regional Passport Services
Other than a name change, most people use their passports for business. They have the most up-to-date information, and are usually easier to handle since they are processing requests from all around the world.
To apply for a new passport, most first-time applicants will need to send all paperwork to the State Department. Since these are the most important documents, you might want to request expedited service. Your passport should be delivered in 4-6 weeks.
The State Department still takes 7-14 days to process each passport application. So you will have to decide when you need to get your new passport, and use an expedited passport service to reduce the wait time.
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The waiting line is for the passport office, usually takes about 45 minutes.
