A second U.S. passport,
for the way you really travel.
Frequent international travel, simultaneous visa applications, or sensitive destinations? A second valid U.S. passport keeps you moving while one book is at an embassy. You provide the justification letter — APVI reviews, advises, and expedites issuance.
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The State Department says no by default. We know how to get a yes.
Second passports are issued only when the applicant demonstrates clear need — typically frequent travel that conflicts with visa processing, or geopolitical sensitivities. The justification letter you provide is everything. We've reviewed thousands.
- Justification letter reviewed and advised on by a passport specialist
- Travel itinerary and supporting evidence checklist
- Filed on form DS-82 with current passport in hand
- Valid for 4 years (vs. 10 for the primary book)
The credentials behind every APVI application.
Three steps. That's it.
We prepare the paperwork and submit directly to the U.S. Department of State under our own license. You handle packing.
Place your order
Choose your processing speed. Tell us when you're traveling — we work backward from that date.
Submit documents
Complete your application online for review. We email a prepaid overnight FedEx label for everything we need.
Get your passport
We submit to the U.S. State Department and overnight your new passport directly to your door.
Self-filed second-passport requests are routinely denied.
Approval hinges on a tightly written justification with supporting evidence. A vague letter or missing itinerary is the most common denial reason. We review your letter and advise before submission.
The DIY path
- Vague justification letters get denied
- Travel evidence often incomplete
- Confusion over which form to file (DS-82)
- 6–8 weeks of routine processing
- Denial means refiling — and more delay
The APVI path
- Justification letter reviewed and advised on by a specialist
- Itinerary and supporting evidence checklist
- Filed correctly the first time on DS-82
- 5 business days expedited issuance
- Real-time tracking + dedicated specialist
Travelers we've gotten across the line.
"I travel for work to countries that require visas in the passport. A second book changed my life. APVI's review of my letter got it approved on the first try."
"Needed to apply for a Chinese visa while my main passport was in another embassy. APVI made the second passport simple."
"Geopolitically sensitive travel — APVI advised exactly how to phrase the justification. Approved fast."
Everything you need to know, in plain English.
Still have questions? Call us at (800) 766-0452.
Frequent international travelers whose work is delayed by visa processing in their primary passport, or travelers with geopolitical conflicts (e.g., Israeli stamps for travel to certain Arab states) typically qualify. Your specialist evaluates eligibility.
4 years from the date of issue (vs. 10 years for the primary). It can be renewed under the same justification when it expires.
A weak justification letter. The State Department wants specific, evidenced need — not 'I travel a lot.' You provide the letter, and we review and advise before submission.
5 business days expedited from when we receive your documents — including your existing passport, which must be submitted with the application.
Yes. Your primary passport is returned with the second one. Both arrive together by overnight mail.
Yes — that's the entire point. Both are valid for international travel. Carry the appropriate one for each trip.