APVI — American Passport & Visa International
U.S. Passport · Second Valid Passport

Your second passport application, reviewed by APVI and submitted for you.

Frequent international travel, simultaneous visa applications, or sensitive destinations? A second valid U.S. passport keeps you moving while one book is away for processing. You provide the justification letter, APVI reviews, advises, and expedites issuance.

Fastest processingAs fast as 5 days · $499$715.87 with the $216.87 U.S. government passport fee (passport book)
Lowest APVI feeService starting at $199$415.87 with the $216.87 U.S. government passport fee (passport book)
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Speak with a second passport specialist:(800) 766-0452

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APVI is a private passport courier service, not a government agency. You may apply directly through the U.S. Department of State without using APVI. Apply for your second passport today.

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Processing & fees

Pick your second passport speed. We review the rest.

A second valid passport is not issued for convenience alone, so the strength of your file matters. Every option includes justification letter review, travel evidence review, secure upload, shipping instructions, and status updates.

Fastest

Emergency - 5 Business days

Priority handling for frequent travelers with the tightest departure dates. Your justification letter and supporting evidence are reviewed first.

APVI service fee$499
U.S. government passport fee (passport book)$216.87
Total before optional shipping$715.87
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Rush

Rush - 10 Business days

Rush handling for trips a couple of weeks out, with full review of your request letter and travel evidence before you ship your packet.

APVI service fee$399
U.S. government passport fee (passport book)$216.87
Total before optional shipping$615.87
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Standard

Priority - 2 to 3 Weeks

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

APVI service fee$199
U.S. government passport fee (passport book)$216.87
Total before optional shipping$415.87
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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.

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“APVI makes the process easier because all the information I needed to get together was laid out on the website.”
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Real customers choose APVI when they want expert help, clear communication, and a smoother passport process.

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

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Questions before applying for a second passport?

A real APVI passport specialist can help you understand eligibility, justification letter requirements, supporting evidence, processing options, shipping steps, and what happens after you place your order.

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I travel internationally twice a month and my passport is often tied up for visa processing. Would that support a second passport request?
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That is one of the most common reasons. Upload your itinerary and draft statement and I will review the justification and evidence with you today. Final issuance is decided by the State Department, but a well-documented file avoids preventable issues.
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Perfect, uploading now. Thank you!
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Washington, DC office. Nationwide passport service.

APVI serves customers in all 50 states and U.S. territories. You do not need to travel to Washington, DC to use our service. You send your current passport, justification statement, and supporting documents to APVI, and APVI hand-delivers your completed application to the passport agency for you.

APVI Washington, DC Office
American Passport & Visa International1010 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 550Washington, DC 20007
Office hours
Monday–Friday9:00 AM–5:00 PM ETVisits by appointment only.
(800) 766-0452
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How it works

How second passport processing works with APVI.

Start your order online, upload your documents for review, ship your current passport and supporting materials, and APVI helps prepare and submit your second passport request.

  1. 01

    Start your second passport order

    Choose your Second Valid Passport processing option and start your order online.

  2. 02

    Upload your documents for specialist review

    Securely upload your current passport, passport photo, justification letter, travel evidence, and application materials so an APVI passport specialist can review your file.

  3. 03

    Receive your FedEx shipping instructions

    After review, APVI provides shipping instructions or a prepaid FedEx label so you can send your second passport packet securely.

  4. 04

    APVI submits your second passport request

    Once your file is complete, APVI submits your eligible second passport request through registered courier handling where eligible.

  5. 05

    Receive your second passport

    After processing is complete, your second valid U.S. passport is returned using the selected delivery method.

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What you'll need

What you'll need for a second valid passport.

Complete your DS-82 passport application through the U.S. Department of State website, then print and sign it. Your APVI specialist reviews the completed form before you ship anything.
Upload a copy of your current undamaged 10-year passport book. The book must meet the validity requirements for your request, and the original is shipped in with your packet after your documents are reviewed.
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.
Download and complete your Statement Regarding a Second Valid Passport. The form must be completed in its entirety and hand signed. This justification statement is the heart of the request, and APVI reviews it before submission.
If you are requesting a second valid passport for business purposes, a business request letter is required in addition to the Statement Regarding a Second Valid Passport. Your specialist advises on what the letter should establish.
Provide a copy of your plane ticket, airline confirmation email, or travel itinerary showing your upcoming international travel.
Adult applicants (16 years and older) pay U.S. Department of State fees separately: $216.87 for a passport book. 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 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

Second passport requests depend on the justification letter. APVI helps strengthen the file before submission.

A second valid U.S. passport is issued only when a traveler shows a legitimate, documented need, such as frequent international travel, visa applications that tie up the primary book, or sensitive-destination concerns. An APVI passport specialist reviews your statement and supporting evidence before anything is shipped or submitted.

  • Justification letter review before anything is submitted
  • Frequent travel and visa-processing evidence review
  • Sensitive-destination travel guidance
  • Current passport and passport photo review
  • Secure document upload with bank-grade encryption
  • Prepaid 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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Roles and responsibilities

What APVI Does — and What the U.S. Department of State Does

APVI helps manage the process. The government issues the passport.

What APVI does

  • Reviews forms, photos, supporting documents, and service path
  • Provides clear next-step and shipping instructions
  • Helps with courier submission and pickup where eligible
  • Provides status updates
  • Helps reduce preventable document mistakes before submission

What the U.S. Department of State does

  • Reviews and adjudicates the passport application
  • Determines whether the passport is issued
  • Sets government passport fees
  • Controls government processing
  • Prints and issues the passport

APVI is a private passport courier service and is not the U.S. Department of State.

DIY vs. APVI

Self-filed second passport requests often fail when the justification is weak.

The second book is granted on the strength of your stated need and the evidence behind it. Here is how doing it yourself compares with having an APVI passport specialist review your request.

Without APVI

The DIY path

  • Eligibility and legitimate need: You decide on your own whether your situation supports a second book.
  • Justification letter: You must explain your need clearly on your own, and vague letters can lead to denial.
  • Supporting travel evidence: Supporting evidence is easy to omit.
  • Simultaneous visa-processing proof: It can be unclear which visa-processing proof to include.
  • 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.
  • Shipping instructions: You choose your own carrier and hope it arrives intact.
  • Status support: Limited visibility once your packet is in the mail.
  • 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

  • Eligibility and legitimate need: APVI reviews your stated need before you ship anything.
  • Justification letter: APVI reviews the justification letter before submission.
  • Supporting travel evidence: A passport specialist checks your supporting travel evidence.
  • Simultaneous visa-processing proof: Your specialist tells you what evidence best supports the request.
  • Passport photo review: Your specialist checks the photo before it reaches the Passport Office.
  • Form and signature review: APVI reviews your full packet before submission.
  • Shipping instructions: Secure upload and FedEx shipping instructions are provided.
  • 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 second passport.
Two closed U.S. passport books with boarding passes and travel essentials

Two books, no travel gaps.

Your primary passport and second passport carry different passport numbers, so one book can sit with a foreign mission while you keep traveling on the other. APVI helps eligible travelers document that need properly before submission.

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Frequently asked

Everything you need to know, in plain English.

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

No. APVI is a private passport courier and travel document services company. APVI is not the U.S. Department of State or a government agency.
APVI is an optional private service. An APVI Specialist reviews your forms, photos and supporting documents before submission to help reduce preventable mistakes, gives you clear next steps and shipping instructions, helps with courier submission and pickup where eligible, and keeps you updated. Passport issuance stays with the U.S. Department of State.
Government passport fees are shown separately from APVI service fees. Shipping options are selected in the order form and are not included in the landing-page totals unless specifically shown.
No. Passport issuance is handled by the U.S. Department of State. APVI helps eligible travelers prepare documents, manage shipping, and use courier handling where available.
No. Final passport issuance is determined by the U.S. Department of State. APVI helps reduce preventable document mistakes through specialist review and process guidance.
Some passport services, such as New Passport, Child Passport, Lost or Stolen Passport, and Damaged Passport, may require a local Passport Acceptance Agent step. APVI explains what to bring, what to sign, and how to send the sealed envelope after your visit.
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!
Our order page shows a breakdown of every cost before you press “Process My Order”: the APVI service fee, the government fee and your shipping option. 

Passport applicants pay the U.S. Department of State fee separately from the APVI fee, by check or money order included with the documents. For more on U.S. Department of State passport fees, please view passport fees. 
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 on your instructions page and begin uploading your documents. Once they are uploaded, an APVI specialist will review them and email you a prepaid FedEx shipping label. 

Our specialists are available 9 am to 5 pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, and we are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. If you place an order outside these hours, a specialist will review it on the next business day. Questions? Call (800) 766-0452.
Not as a renewal. A U.S. passport can be renewed only if it was issued within the last 15 years, when you were 16 or older. An adult passport is valid for 10 years, so one that expired more than 10 years ago was issued more than 15 years ago. You will need to apply in person with Form DS-11, the same way as a first-time applicant. On apvi.com, that is our New Passport service.

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. 

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Apply for your second valid U.S. passport
with APVI.

Start your order online, upload your documents securely, and let an APVI passport specialist review your justification letter, travel evidence, passport, photo, and application materials before submission.

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  • Justification letter reviewed
  • Dedicated passport specialist
  • Status updates start to finish