Embassy of the United States

Passports

Applying for a Second (non-renewal) U.S. Passport

Americans are not permitted to bear more than one valid passport of the same type at any one time unless expressly authorized by the Department of State, which will authorize a second passport only if:

• The applicant plans to travel to a foreign country that may deny a visa or entry to the bearer of a passport containing markings or visas evidencing travel to certain other countries;
• The passport needed for current travel purposes is unavailable due to prolonged visa processing delays.

Only the countries of Lebanon and Syria object to travelers carrying U.S. passports with Israeli immigration stamps. Americans who want to obtain a second U.S. passport for purpose of travel to Lebanon or Syria must submit a letter on company letterhead, with contact information for the company or organization, signed by the applicant’s supervisor, affirming their recurrent need for a second passport due to continual travel to these countries. The validity of a second passport is limited to two years.

Bring the detailed letter described above, along with all the required documents for a New Passport.