What is the difference between the passports issued to military family members (that say for military use only) and normally issued passports?
Do I need to have 2 separate passports?
If we are stationed in, say... Germany, and I want to travel to visit other countries... do I need a civilian type passport or can I use the passport the military issued to me?
The no-fee passports are issued only to those who are overseas in foreign countries on orders. It is to be used for travel under offical orders only. The tourist passport is to be used for all other times. Right now tourist passports are required for anyone flying into the US, next year it will also include driving into and coming by ship into the US. If no passport then no entry. So it is advised that you have a tourist passport. you will then use it when travelling around. this is also for safety as you are then not marked as part of the military.
With the introduction of the new "e" passport there is no such thing as an amended passport anymore. Children needing a new passport after 5 years are required by law to appear in front of a certified passport agent along with both parents if under the age of 14.
A birth certificate must also be produced for a child under 14 to link the child to the parents, both parents must have a form of ID on them as well.
Children over the age of 14 do not need their parents to sign the application on their behalf, however at least one parent has to be present as the child is still considered a minor.
I am a US passport agent, if you have any specific questions let me know and I'll be happy to advise.
Originally posted by Navywifeinparadise: The no-fee passports are issued only to those who are overseas in foreign countries on orders. It is to be used for travel under offical orders only. The tourist passport is to be used for all other times. Right now tourist passports are required for anyone flying into the US, next year it will also include driving into and coming by ship into the US. If no passport then no entry. So it is advised that you have a tourist passport. you will then use it when travelling around. this is also for safety as you are then not marked as part of the military.
A quick note here on the bolded portion. American citizens have a right to repatriation at any US border. If you don't have a passport (say it gets lost overseas and you can't get to an embassy), you will be subject to scrutiny, questioning and the whole nine yards at the border, but you will not be stranded outside of the US like a person with no country. In reality, though, you would be unable to fly out of the US without a valid passport. But don't think that you are going to be rejected at a port of entry and told that you as an American cannot re-enter your country, because you have an inalienable right to re-enter.
A suggestion...Scan a copy of your photo page to a free mail service account that you can access in case your passport is lost or stolen. That way, even if you do something stupid like drop your passport in the toilet of the airplane, at least you can pull up your passport info at any computer. Its not the same as physically having one in hand, but the immigration officer will at least be able to see it and it will make the process less of a pain in the rear end.
Originally posted by AKinNC: A quick note here on the bolded portion. American citizens have a right to repatriation at any US border. If you don't have a passport (say it gets lost overseas and you can't get to an embassy), you will be subject to scrutiny, questioning and the whole nine yards at the border, but you will not be stranded outside of the US like a person with no country. In reality, though, you would be unable to fly out of the US without a valid passport. But don't think that you are going to be rejected at a port of entry and told that you as an American cannot re-enter your country, because you have an inalienable right to re-enter.
However, the airline may not allow you to board a plane if you do not have a passport in hand.
You do need a Passport and an ID because alot of people getting fake id's and so to b in the clear side carry them
