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What is a passport? A passport is the official documentation of your United States citizenship. You
should obtain your passport early.
What is a visa? A visa is official permission from a government to enter a country. It is usually a stamp
in your passport from the Consulate General or Embassy of the country you will enter. There can be
delays in obtaining a visa depending on the country you wish to enter. You will have to send your
passport to the Consulate General or Embassy to receive the visa. Information may be obtained at:
http://travel.state.gov/foreignentryreqs.htmlFurther information and details are available at the State Department's Passport Services website:
http://travel.state.gov/passportWhere can I get the passport forms? Passport acceptance facilities stock passport forms. Passport
forms can also be downloaded from the Internet at:
http://travel.state.gov/passportNational Passport Information Center: The US State Department has opened a privately run passport
processing service than can help you with new passport applications, renewals or faster service in an
emergency. You can check on the status of your passport application by calling the National Passport
Information Center: 1-900-225-5674 (TTY: 1-900-225-7778) at a cost of $.55 per minute for automated
service 24 hours/day or $1.35 per minute for operators. An optional number requiring credit card
payment of $5.50 per call for those unable to access the 1-900 number is: 1-888-362-8668 (TTY: 1-
888-498-3648).
You may apply for a passport in person at one of the following locations:
Main Post Office Ada County Recorder's Office
Monday ¨C Friday 8:00 am ¨C 4:30 pm Monday ¨C Friday 8:00 am ¨C 5:00 pm
770 South 13th Street 200 W. Front Street
Boise, ID 83708 Boise, ID 83702
(208) 208-433-4351 (208) 364-2223
To Apply for a Passport You Will Need
An official (certified copy) of your birth certificate with the date of registration, or the US
naturalization papers signifying US citizenship. If you are renewing your passport, the current
passport will suffice.
A photo identification card (i.e. Driver's License)
Two recent 2x2 passport photos (front-facing, head and shoulders), capable of withstanding 200
degrees Fahrenheit. Snapshots and vending machine photos are not acceptable. Passport
photos are available at Walgreens, the Main Post Office ($12), Costco and Kinko's, etc.
Two checks or money orders. One will be made out to Passport Services (the passport fee is
$67); the other will be made out to Ada County or US Postal Service (the execution fee is $30). If
you must have your passport within two weeks you will need to pay an additional fee of $60 and
provide proof of the need for this service.
Note: It takes 4-6 weeks to receive your passport. It can take longer during vacation periods. Apply
well before your departure date.
