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TravelGov78 karma

We no longer add pages to passports. You will need to apply for a new passport if yours fills up. You can request a 52 page passport book at no extra cost when you apply. We hope you continue to travel and enjoy your passport!

TravelGov76 karma

You cannot use the U.S. passport card for international air travel, but you can use it as identification for domestic air travel. I use mine for this purpose whenever I travel.

We will make sure this is even clearer on the next version of the U.S. passport card. We recognize the current version says "not for air travel," but that refers to international air travel. We're sorry for any confusion.

TravelGov65 karma

It sounds like there was a misunderstanding. We work closely with TSA, who control the security of domestic airports, to make sure they know the U.S. passport card is a valid ID for domestic air travel.

Please note the U.S. passport card is not valid as a passport document for international air travel. In other words, you can use the U.S. passport card to travel by plane between NYC and LA, but not between NYC and Toronto. However, you can use it when entering the United States at land border crossings and sea ports-of-entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.

More information about the passport card can be found here.

TravelGov60 karma

My job primarily involves directing the activities of the organization and providing support to the people who actually adjudicate and issue your passport. This involves a number of meetings, emails, and coordination activities.

I also represent the organization in external meetings, such as those with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and foreign governments.

TravelGov55 karma

Good question! I am delighted to hear you had such a good experience getting your new passport quickly.

If U.S. citizens should find themselves in this predicament, we recommend that they continue to advocate for authorities to contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Please see our page on Arrest or Detention Abroad.

I also encourage U.S. citizens to look at the U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites in their destination countries, as they might have country-specific information about arrests and detentions there.