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Change from passport book to card by: Anonymous Question: When renewing do I do anything different to change from the passport book to a passport card, other than the fee? Answer: You need to place a check mark in the box for card on Form DS-82.

Renewing passport, renewing visa by: Anonymous Question: I'm living outside the US. My visa agent asked me to renew my passport 1 YEAR EARLY prior to my visa renewal about 5 months from now? Will I need to renew the visa right away or until then? Answer: The visa renewal will depend on the laws imposed by the country that issued it. As for the passport renewal, it is recommended that you begin renewal process at least 9 months before expiration. It is definitely okay to renew a year before expiration.

What if I need my current passport? by: Anonymous Question: My passport expires in about one year. I understand I need to mail in my current passport with the renewal application. However, what if I need my current passport for travel. I will be without a valid passport while I wait for the new one to be issued. What should I do? Answer: You can apply for expedited renewal to ensure that you will be without a passport for only a maximum of 3 weeks.

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