Second Valid Passport
- Who can use this service?
- How Our Service Works
- Service Times / Pricing
- Service Guarantee
You Are Eligible To Use This Service If Your Most Recent U.S. Passport:
- Is undamaged and can be submitted with your application;
- Was issued when you were age 16 or older;
- Was issued within the last 15 years;
- Was issued in your current name;
- You are eligible based on one of the two valid reasons listed in Step 1 (see requirements checklist)
After placing an order, we will contact you within 1 hour (during normal business hours) at the phone number you provide to review your order for an expedited passport. We will answer any questions you may have, we will then go over the Second Valid Passport Checklist and provide you with the FedEx inbound shipping label to ship your documents to us for an expedited processing.
By using our service, you secure an expedited processing slot reserved specifically for registered passport couriers, ensuring that your documents are handled within your chosen timeframe. We will then personally hand-deliver your passport application to a regional passport issuing office.
When your new passport is issued, according to the service level you purchased, we will return it to you via FedEx Overnight.
We offer a variety of expediting speeds depending on how fast you need your passport.
| Service Level | Processing Time | Our Service Fee |
| Time Critical Service | 4 business days | $345.00 |
| Emergency Service | 6 business days | $295.00 |
| Standard Service | 10 business days | $195.00 |
Processing times are business days and do not include transit/delivery time.
Allstate Passports & Visas Services include a 100% Money-Back Guarantee
We do not have the authority to issue passports and are not responsible for any decisions made by the passport office regarding your application or supporting documents. Additionally, we are not liable for any delays caused by mail couriers such as FedEx, UPS or USPS.
We will make every effort to ensure that you receive your passport within the timeframe you’ve paid for. Please read our policies for complete details.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT (800) 672-1015
Document Requirements
Complete and Submit One of The Following Statements
- Request for Second Valid Passport Due to Visa Processing Delays. Complete this statement if you require a second us passport because you need to obtain visas to several countries simultaneously/within a short period of time.
- Statement Regarding Need for Second Passport Due to Possible Denial of Entry Due to Visa or Travel Markings. Complete this statement if you require a limited validity passport because your current passport has visas or other markings that will prevent you from being admitted into another country you plan to travel to due to that country’s restrictive entry policies.
Complete and Submit Form DS-82: Application For A U.S. Passport
Complete Form DS-82: Application for a U.S. Passport (Online Version) . The US Passport Agency has introduced an Online based application form, this Online style application must be used in all expediting cases. Failure to use this Online application may cause delays in processing times. TIP: This Online application has replaced “Hand Written” applications, YOU ARE NOT APPLYING
ONLINE you are only completing the questions by typing them onto the application the US State Department web site ‘Wizard’ will walk you through the application.
The last page of the application is a Print summary page, please scroll to the bottom left corner of this page and CLICK CREATE FORM you will then be able to print (single sided only) and sign (in blue or black ink only) your application.
Note: The application Wizard will ask you to select fees, shipping and processing options. Select any options to complete the form, no payments will be made and options selected will have no effect on the actual service provided by Allstate Passports & Visas. The Wizard is simply designed to assist the general public in calculating fees for traditional mail in applications. A correctly formatted application should have a BAR CODE on the top left corner, and DS-82 printed on the bottom left of the application.
Submit Your Most Recent U.S. Passport
Include your most recent undamaged U.S. Passport for applying for a second passport
Pay the Applicable U.S. Government Fee
- Government Fees for applicants of age 16 and older: check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of State” for $190.
-or - Government Fees for applicants under 16 years old: check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of State” for $160.
Provide Two Professional Passport Photos
Your Photographs for apply for second us passport Must Be:
- Identical
- In color
- 2 x 2 inches in size
- Taken within the past 6 months
- Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background
- Taken without eye glasses
Include Two Letters of Authorization
Complete the Letter of Authorization for Allstate Passports & Visas in DUPLICATE.
- Must list your full legal name
- Must have your original signature and date
Please sign two Letters of Authorization with original signature (BLUE or BLACK ink ONLY).
Ship Documents to Allstate Passports & Visas
For faster service and accurate tracking we recommend using FedEx. Please mail your documents to the address below:
Allstate Passports & Visas
8201 164th Ave NE, Suite 200
Redmond, WA 98052
Tel: (206) 522-5995
Second Valid Passport FAQ
- How can I get a Second Valid Passport?
If you have a valid passport and you meet several additional requirements, you may be eligible to apply for a second valid passport.
Examples of cases when you may be issued a second valid passport include:
-A foreign country will deny a visa or entry to you because your passport has stamps showing travel to certain countries. Example: an Israeli entry or exit stamp in some countries in the Middle East.
-You need multiple visas on an ongoing basis because of frequent international travel.
-You need a passport for urgent international travel but your application for a foreign visa is delayed or cannot be processed in time for your travel.- Will I get a new passport number when I get a Second Valid Passport?
Yes, when you receive your second valid passport, the number on the document will be different from the number on your primary passport.
- How long is a Second Valid Passport valid?
Second valid passport has a limited-validity of 4 years.
- Will there be any special markings on a Second Valid Passport?
Yes, there will be a special endorsement code printed on one of your passport’s visa pages to indicate you have a limited-validity, second passport book.
- Can I get a Second Valid Passport Card together with a Second Valid Passport?
No, US Department of States only issues second valid passport books not second valid passport cards.