APVI — American Passport & Visa International
    U.S. Passport · New Passport

    Your first U.S. passport, in 5 days, not months.

    Applying for the first time requires exact paperwork and original citizenship evidence. APVI will help you prepare everything and expedite the issuance of your new passport in 5 days only.

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    Speak with a new passport specialist:(800) 766-0452

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    APVI, Inc. is a private passport and visa expediting company registered with the U.S. Department of State. Start your new passport application today.

    Registered Expediting

    Registered with the U.S. Department of State

    BBB A+ Accredited

    23+ years of trusted service

    256-bit SSL Secured

    Bank-grade document encryption

    Processing & fees

    Pick your new passport speed. We do the rest.

    Standard government processing can take weeks. APVI helps eligible first-time applicants move faster through specialist review and registered expediting support. Every option includes document review, secure upload, shipping instructions, and status updates.

    Fastest

    Emergency - 5 Business days

    Expediting for first-time applicants with the tightest departure dates. Priority specialist review of your citizenship, identity, and photo documents.

    APVI service fee$499

    Government fees paid separately

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    Rush

    Rush - 10 Business days

    Rush expediting for trips a couple of weeks out. Full review of your new passport packet before you complete the acceptance step.

    APVI service fee$399

    Government fees paid separately

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    Standard

    Priority - 2 to 3 Weeks

    Priority expediting for applicants with a little more runway who still want specialist review and tracked handling.

    APVI service fee$199

    Government fees paid separately

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    Passport applicants pay U.S. Department of State government fees of $213.36 separately by check or money order included with the application packet. Government fees, shipping options, and eligibility requirements may vary by applicant. Your APVI specialist will review your new passport packet before submission.

    Customer stories

    Passport customers trust APVI when timing matters.

    Hear from a real APVI customer who relied on clear instructions, human support, and a smoother passport process.

    APVI Passport Services Customer Story
    “APVI makes the process easier because all the information I needed to get together was laid out on the website.”
    Timothy Herzog · APVI Passport Services Customer

    Real customers choose APVI when they want expert help, clear communication, and a smoother passport process.

    • Real APVI customer story
    • Human passport support
    • Clear next steps
    • Trusted when timing matters
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    Questions? Speak with a passport specialist: (800) 766-0452

    How it works

    How new passport service works with APVI.

    Start your order online, upload your documents for review, prepare your packet correctly, and APVI helps guide you through the acceptance and expediting process.

    1. 01

      Start your new passport order

      Choose your New Passport processing option and start your order online.

    2. 02

      Upload your documents for specialist review

      Securely upload your documents so an APVI passport specialist can review your file before your Acceptance Agent visit.

    3. 03

      Visit a local Acceptance Agent

      A local Passport Acceptance Agent witnesses your DS-11 signature, verifies your ID, and seals your documents into an official envelope.

    4. 04

      Ship the sealed envelope to APVI

      Do not open the sealed envelope. Send it to APVI using the shipping instructions provided.

    5. 05

      APVI submits and tracks your passport

      APVI submits your sealed packet through the registered expediting process and helps track your passport through return delivery.

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    Required DS-11 step

    You do not go to the passport agency. You visit a local Acceptance Agent.

    For new passport applications, the government requires your DS-11 signature to be witnessed by an authorized Passport Acceptance Agent. This is usually a post office, courthouse, public library, or local government office, not the passport agency that processes your passport.

    APVI prepares your application packet first. Then you visit the Acceptance Agent, sign your DS-11 in their presence, show your government-issued ID, and have your documents sealed into an official envelope. The sealed envelope is handed back to you, and you send it to APVI so we can submit it through the expediting process.

    01

    APVI prepares your packet

    We help review your documents, forms, photo, and instructions before your Acceptance Agent visit.

    02

    You visit a local Acceptance Agent

    The Acceptance Agent witnesses your DS-11 signature, verifies your ID, and seals your documents.

    03

    You receive the sealed envelope

    The Acceptance Agent gives the sealed envelope back to you. Do not open it.

    04

    Send the sealed envelope to APVI

    You ship the sealed envelope to APVI, and we submit it through our registered passport expediting process.

    Do not open the sealed envelope. Once the Acceptance Agent seals your documents, the envelope must remain sealed when sent to APVI.

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    What you'll need

    What you'll need for a new U.S. passport.

    Complete your DS-11 new passport application through the U.S. Department of State website. Do not sign it in advance, you sign the DS-11 in front of the Passport Acceptance Agent. Your APVI specialist reviews the completed form before you finalize your packet.
    As part of your application, a proof of identification is required. Your specialist confirms which of the accepted identity documents works best for your situation before your Acceptance Agent visit.
    You must provide a certified copy or the original citizenship evidence with your application. APVI reviews your citizenship document before submission so a rejected copy does not cost you weeks.
    If you were previously issued a passport book and/or card, even as a child, it must be submitted along with the rest of your passport application.
    Your passport photo must be taken within the last 6 months. Photos older than 6 months will not be accepted. Your specialist checks your photo against the current specifications before submission.
    Provide a copy of your plane ticket, airline confirmation email, or travel itinerary showing your upcoming trip.
    Adult applicants (16 years and older) pay U.S. Department of State fees separately: $213.36 for a passport book, or $243.36 for a passport book and card. These are paid by check or money order included with your packet.
    Download and complete your APVI Letter of Authorization. The LOA allows APVI to submit your documents and receive them back from the Department of State on your behalf.
    Once you have completed and uploaded all of your application documents, sign your checklist and upload it as the final item.
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    Why APVI

    New passport applications can feel confusing. APVI helps catch issues before submission.

    First-time applications require original citizenship evidence, an acceptable photo, and an exact DS-11 application. A small mistake can add weeks. An APVI passport specialist reviews your materials before you finalize your packet.

    • New passport document review before anything is submitted
    • Citizenship and ID document guidance
    • Passport photo review against current specifications
    • DS-11 application review for accuracy and completeness
    • Secure document upload with bank-grade encryption
    • FedEx shipping instructions where applicable
    • A dedicated APVI passport specialist assigned to every order
    • Status updates from start to finish
    • 23+ years helping U.S. travelers
    • BBB A+ Accredited, with Trustpilot and Google review proof
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    DIY vs. APVI

    First-time passport applications are easy to underestimate.

    You must interpret the checklist on your own, and a small mistake can delay your passport and your travel plans. Here is how doing it yourself compares with having an APVI passport specialist review your application.

    Without APVI

    The DIY path

    • Citizenship document review: You decide on your own which citizenship evidence is acceptable.
    • ID document review: Identity document requirements can be confusing to interpret.
    • Passport photo review: You have to judge your own photo against the specifications.
    • Form and signature review: You must catch form, signature, and payment mistakes yourself.
    • Acceptance-facility preparation: In-person acceptance steps can create uncertainty.
    • Shipping instructions: You choose your own carrier and hope it arrives intact.
    • Processing speed: Standard government processing can take weeks.
    • Status support: Limited visibility once your packet leaves your hands.
    • Human specialist support: No one to call when a question comes up.
    • Return delivery: You wait for standard return mail.
    With APVI

    The APVI path

    • Citizenship document review: APVI reviews your citizenship document before you submit anything.
    • ID document review: A specialist confirms which identity document to bring.
    • Passport photo review: Your specialist checks the photo before it reaches the Passport Office.
    • Form and signature review: APVI reviews your packet before submission.
    • Acceptance-facility preparation: APVI helps you understand exactly what to bring and what happens next.
    • Shipping instructions: Secure upload and FedEx shipping instructions are provided.
    • Processing speed: Eligible applications are supported through APVI's registered expediting process.
    • Status support: You receive updates from order to return delivery.
    • Human specialist support: A passport specialist helps catch preventable errors.
    • Return delivery: Tracked return delivery of your new passport.
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    First passport handled, trip protected.

    APVI helps eligible applicants move faster through specialist review and registered expediting support, so a preventable error never costs you a departure date.

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    Frequently asked

    Everything you need to know, in plain English.

    Still have questions? Call us at (800) 766-0452.

    The application you fill out before your payment is just your order with APVI.com. You will complete the official application for your process and gather all of the required documents after your order has been placed. 

    Don’t worry, we will provide you with all the details you need for your expedited application process!
    APVI.com is a third-party US Passport and Travel Visa expediting company registered with the US Department of State and over 90 Embassies. Since 2003, we have assisted over 9 million customers to expedite their US Passports and Travel Visas, and we pass on that experience and knowledge to the processing of all our clients’ documents on time every time! 

    APVI.com provides you with all the information and assistance you need for navigating the application process and all applications and supporting documents are reviewed by an APVI specialist before shipping your documents. Once your documents have been received, we will submit them on your behalf to the government for the expedited processing selected. We will notify you when your application is received, submitted and completed and if for any reason there is an issue with the processing of your application, we will help with the re-submission of the corrected items to minimize further delays. 

    For more information about APVI.com, please visit our Company Page.
    Our order page provides a breakdown of each cost associated with your order. 

    There are no hidden fees, all service, Government and Shipping fees are provided upfront before pressing “Process My Order.”

    Passport applicants will pay their government fees separate from their APVI processing fee by check or money order included with the documents for submission. For more information on the US Department of State fees associated with passports, please click here. 
    Your documents are gathered together per the checklist provided after your order has been placed. Once you have gathered the required documents, you will upload them to your instructions page. An APVI specialist will review your documents and provide you with a prepaid overnight FedEx shipping label via email. You will place all the required documents into a FedEx shipping envelope and affix the provided label to the front. Drop your application packet to your nearest drop off location (please do not use a dropbox) or schedule a pick-up, and we will provide you with an update once your documents have been received.
    Thank you for placing an order with us! Please follow the instructions provided on your instructions page and begin uploading your documents. Once your documents have been uploaded, an APVI specialist will review your documents and email you a prepaid FedEx shipping label. 

    Please note that our specialist's hours are 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week EST. If you have placed an order outside these hours, a specialist will review your order on the next business day.  

    APVI offers same day passport processing. When selecting this option, please remember that this does not include shipping if you are outside of the DC area. For example, if you send your documents on Monday, the processing will begin on Tuesday, as long as the documents arrive to us by 8:30 am. They should be released Tuesday night and back to you on Wednesday. This is barring any delays with shipping or U.S. Department of State and is not applicable if there are issues with the documents inside the sealed envelope.

    You must submit an original or certified copy of your US birth certificate or US naturalization certificate. For any applicant 16 years or older that was issued a child passport, your expired, undamaged passport may count as proof of citizenship, as well. The U.S. Department of State will return your proof of citizenship back upon completion of your passport. Please be advised that U.S. Department of State will not accept a printed copy of your proof of citizenship. 

    Get started today

    Apply for your new U.S. passport
    with APVI.

    Start your order online, upload your documents securely, and let an APVI passport specialist review your packet before you complete the submission process.

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