Passport Card Applications are Now Being Accepted

Applications for the new wallet sized Passport Cards - or PassCards - are currently being accepted. The US Department of State expects to start mailing the actual Passcards to applicants in the Fall of 2008. The sooner your apply, the sooner your Passcard will be mailed out.


The Passcard will act as a US Passport ONLY for LAND TRAVEL across the US/MEXICO and US/CANADA borders. It is specifically designed for people who drive across these borders.

The Passcard will NOT work for AIR TRAVEL.

The Passcard is less expensive than a passport, and it will be easier to carry because it will be the size of a credit card. The cost is $49.95 - and the Passcard is good for 10 years.

You can read more about the Passcards at the US Department of State website:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html

Read more about the new Passport requirements for traveling to Mexico.