What is a Passport Card?
A passport card is an alternative to a regular passport. It comes in the same size as your drivers’ license making it more convenient to carry it around when required. Although these cards are simple in their purpose, they are technologically advanced pieces of documentation that are incorporated with RFID chips. The state-of-the-art security prevents the danger of being counterfeited or forged so that your card is protected from unauthorized tracking and theft of information.
What is the Purpose of a Passport Card?
A passport card is a fully valid legal passport. This card was designed for the purpose of frequent travel between the American borders. For those who are planning on visiting countries including Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico or Bermuda, US passport cards can be used to regain entry into the United States. Passport cards are used at land border crossings or at sea port of entry. While a regular passport is required for international travel, these cards offer a simpler, more affordable alternative to these limited travel conditions. Air travel is not permitted with the passport card and you must have your passport book in hand. It is also not valid in other countries besides the once listed above.
At 24 Hours Passports and Visas, we specialize in expediting passports and related travel documents. We can assist you with the process to get the passport card that you need to regain admission into the states after you have completed your travels. If you are not sure that US passport cards are the solution to your current needs, contact us for additional information. We can help you take the right steps toward securing the documentation that you will need for your trip and your safe and smooth return back home!
For more information, please contact our regional offices, who will be able to assist you better.
24 Hour Passport and Visas is a private, non-government passport and visa expediting service agency providing passport renewal online service across the USA having several local offices. The fees included with our services are to expedite the procedures and are in addition to the government fees. If you are in a situation that does not require expedited services you can apply directly through the US Department of State, and avoid paying our additional courier fees.
Passport Card cost $65 for Adults – $30 (Application Fee) + $35 (execution Fee)
and $50 for Minors – $15 (Application Fee) + $35 (execution Fee)
A passport card is a fully valid legal passport. This card was designed for the purpose of frequent travel between the American borders. For those who are planning on visiting countries including Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico or Bermuda, US passport cards can be used to regain entry into the United States. Passport cards are used at land border crossings or at the seaport of entry. While a regular passport is required for international travel, these cards offer a simpler, more affordable alternative to these limited travel conditions. Air travel is not permitted with the passport card and you must have your passport book in hand. It is also not valid in other countries besides the once listed above. It comes in the same size as your drivers’ license making it more convenient to carry it around when required. Although these cards are simple in their purpose, they are technologically advanced pieces of documentation that are incorporated with RFID chips. The state-of-the-art security prevents the danger of being counterfeited or forged so that your card is protected from unauthorized tracking and theft of information.
Of course, it is worth it! A passport card is an alternative to a regular passport. It comes in the same size as your drivers’ license making it more convenient to carry it around when required. This card was designed for the purpose of frequent travel between the American borders. For those who are planning on visiting countries including Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico or Bermuda, US passport cards can be used to regain entry into the United States. Passport cards are used at land border crossings or at the seaport of entry.
Getting a Passport card takes 2-3 weeks, passport cards can on occasion be processed sooner than 2-3 weeks but always longer than a few days.
24 Hour Passport & Visas Offices
8170 Beverly Blvd, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90048. United States.
Phone Number: 310.913.7804
Physical Address:
8170 Beverly Blvd, Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90048
United States.
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
No Walk-ins accepted.
Drop-off and Pick-up Office.
1112 Montana Avenue, Suite 178
Santa Monica, CA 90403
United States
By car
From airport:
It is 11.7 miles and approximately 34 minutes away.
Head east, following signs for Century Blvd.
Take the i-405 N ramp to Sacramento. Follow signs for La Cienega Blvd and merge.
Turn right on Beverly Blvd, pass by Taco Bell and our office is on the right
From downtown:
It is 11.3 miles and approximately 29 minutes away.
Get on I-10 W from San Pedro St.
Take exit 7A from I-10 W.
Take La Cienega Blvd to Beverly Blvd.
By public transport
From airport:
Take the LAX via FlyAway (L.A. Union Station) till Union Station.
From Union Station, take the Metro Red Line (North Hollywood Station). Get off at Vermont/ Beverly Station.
From there take bus no.14 (Beverly-Pico) and get off at Beverly/Crescent Heights. It’s a 2 minute away from our office.
From downtown:
Take bus no.60 from 7th/San Pedro (Downtown LA- Sunset- Figueroa).
Get off at 7th/Olive.
Take bus no.14 from Olive/7th (Beverly-Pico).
Get off at Beverly/Crescent Heights. Our office is located 3 minutes away from there.
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Physical Address:
2001 Van Ness Ave #408
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States.
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
No Walk-ins accepted.
Drop-off and Pick-up Office.
2001 Van Ness Ave #408
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States.
By car
From airport:
It is 15.4 miles and approximately 35 minutes away.
Take the US-101 N in South San Francisco from International Terminal Arrivals Level.
Follow US-101 N to Market St in San Francisco.
Take Franklin St to Van Ness Ave.
From downtown:
It is 1.6 miles and approximately 9 minutes away.
Head south on Hyde St towards McAllister St.
Turn right onto McAllister St.
Turn right onto Franklin St.
Turn right onto Pacific Avenue..
Turn right onto Van Ness Avenue and our office will be on the right.
By public transport
From airport:
Take the yellow bus (Antioch) and get off at 16th St Mission BART Station.
Take bus no.49 (North Point + Van Ness) and get off at Jackson St & Van Ness Avenue.
Our office is a minute away from there.
From downtown:
From Civic Centre, take bus no.19 (Beach Street) and get off at Polk St & Washington St.
Our office is 3 mins away from there.
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1440 W. Taylor Street #483 Chicago, IL 60607, United States.
Phone Number: 310.913.7804
1440 W. Taylor Street #483
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
No Walk-ins accepted.
Drop-off and Pick-up Office.
1440 W. Taylor Street #483
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
By car
From airport:
It is 8.9 miles and approximately 21 minutes away.
Take Departures to S Cicero Avenue.
Take i-55 N/Stevenson Expy to W 31st PL and take exit 290.
Take S Ashland Avenue to W Taylor St.
From downtown:
Follow E Congress Pkwy, I-290 W and S Ashland Avenue to W Taylor St.
Turn left onto W Taylor St.
By public transport
From airport:
Take the Orange Line (Loop) and get off at Ashland.
Take bus no.9 (Irving Park) and get off at Ashland & Taylor.
Our office is 4 minutes away from there.
From downtown:
Take the Blue Line (Forest Park) and get off at Racine.
Our office is 10 minutes away from there.
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3201 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 141 Raleigh, NC 27612, United States.
Phone Number: 310.913.7804
3201 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 141
Raleigh, NC 27612
United States
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
No Walk-ins accepted.
Drop-off and Pick-up Office.
3201 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 141
Raleigh, NC 27612
United States
By car
From airport:
Get on I-40 E from Airport Blvd.
Take Edwards Mill Rd exit from Wade Avenue.
Follow Edwards Mills Rd till our office
From downtown:
Take E Jones St to N Person St.
Take Glenwood Ave and Glen Eden Dr to John Humphries Wynd in Meredith.
Continue on John Humphries Wynd to our office.
By public transport
From airport:
Take bus no.100 (RDU Airport and Raleigh) and get off at Blue Ridge Rd at Westchase Blvd.
Take bus no.27 (Crabtree Valley Mall) and get off at Blue Ridge Rd at Duraleigh Rd.
Our office is 9 minutes away from there.
From downtown:
Take bus no.4 (Rex Hospital) and get off at Edwards Mill Rd at Ed Dr.
Our office is 2 minutes away from there.
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