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Applying for A Passport and Travel Tips
Passports are only issued by the U.S. State Department. The Photo Express can also expedite your passport application so you can receive your passport or visa in days rather than months. Things You Need
When applying, you'll need to bring to your nearest government
office: ·
two passport photos ·
proof of identity (driver's license) ·
proof of your U.S. Citizenship (usually a certified birth
certificate) ·
two checks for the fees Passport PhotosBefore you apply, you'll need to have your photograph taken
according to government specifications and printed on passport compliant paper.
The Photo Express makes the best passport photos in town -- ready
in just 10 minutes, no appointment needed. The Photo Express is Cleverly Hidden in Kirkwood Mall. Park by Ashley Furniture and we're just inside door #6. We're open 10-9 Monday-Friday, 10-6 Saturday and 12-6 Sunday Click here to learn how The Photo Express creates the best looking passport photos in North Dakota. Birth Certificates
Native North Dakotans can get birth certificate copies from the
Division of Vital Records (701) 328-2360.
Vital
Records is on your right when you come in the east entrance of the capital
building. Certified copies are $7. If you were born out of state, ask our crack Photo Express staff for the list of the state vital record departments or check at http://www.vitalrec.com . Application FeesAdult application fees are $97.
Since the passport fees and execution fees are paid separately, you will
need separate checks for $57 and $30. Fees for minors age 15 and younger are $82 ($52 plus $30).
A guardian must accompany a minor when applying. Adult passports are good for 10 years. Minor passports are good for 5 years. ApplicationsThe Photo Express keeps extra passport applications on hand.
The full details are listed on the back of the Passport application. You can also get your application online. Click Here: to download an application for a NEW US Passport Click Here"
to
download an application to RENEW your Passport Where to Apply
Passports are only issued by the U.S. State Department. Processing takes 6-9 weeks. Each nation has its own rules, applications, and fee structure. You also need a document called a Visa for entrance to many countries. Click here for visa details If this is your first passport, you will need to apply in person at
a government office that accepts passport applications.
In Bismarck that's to the right of the post office
counters in the Federal Building at Rosser and 3d Street (701) 221-6529.
Open 10 am to 4pm Monday through Friday. You can also apply at any N.D. District Court office (usually at
the county courthouse). Expediting A Passport or Visa
Passports are only issued by the U.S. State Department.
Processing takes 6-9 weeks so give yourself plenty of time. For an extra fee, the US Postal Service will also rush your passport application to the U.S. State Department by priority mail. The majority of passports expedited by the Postal Service are returned within two weeks. See http://travel.state.gov/ If getting your passport back in time is important, The Photo Express can expedite your passport application with hand delivery to the Passport Agency in Washington, D.C. for processing in as little as one business day. Click here for more information to Expedite your Passport. More Information
More information on passport services, answers to unusual questions and international travel can be found at the US State Department's website. Click here to find US State Department Travel Publications You can find current information on the entry requirements for the country you are visiting and on how to get a visa at Foreign Entry Requirements You can find information on expediting the passport process to get your passport quicker by clicking here. Money Matters
When you get to your foreign destination, you will notice that their money is in Pounds, Lira, Francs, Rubles or something else that isn't US Dollar Bills. Chase Bank has a great website that has a conversion calculator and even an easy way to order foreign currency before you leave - click on Chase Currency To Go for information. Do You Need A Visa?For travel in some countries you will need a separate visa in
addition to your U.S. passport. (An
entry visa is no relation to the Visa credit card.) The country you are visiting issues the visa.
You usually have to order a visa from the country's embassy. In many countries you will not need a visa for short visits, but
you may need a photo ID or proof of US citizenship. You can find current information on the
entry requirements for the country you are visiting.
Click
Here for State Department travel information. For information on getting your visa, click here: A Briggs Visa Expediters Also, check out current political conditions before you leave. The U.S. State Department issues travel advisories and warnings. Click here to find:: International travel warnings The number of photos needed for a visa varies by country.
The Photo Express takes visa photographs too and we can expedite
processing of your visa as well. Just In CaseThe State Departments recommends that you make 2 copies of your
passport identification page. Leave one copy at home with friends or relatives. Carry the other copy and a spare set of photos with you in a place
separate from your passport. This will facilitate replacement at the US embassy in the
unfortunate event that your passport is lost or stolen. For the same reason, it's also a good idea to make a photocopy of the various cards in your wallet, just in case. The Photo Express provides a second pair of Passport Photos for a reduced price at the time you have your photo taken. Click Here: Directions to The Photo Express
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