First Time Passport

First-Time U.S. Passport Application – Fast, Professional Assistance

Applying for your first U.S. Passport?

A Washington Travel & Passport Visa Services will guide you through every step.

Requirements for a First-Time Passport Application

To apply, you must prepare and submit the following documents:

Online Passport Application (Form DS-11)

(Complete online and print with barcode. Do not sign until you appear before an authorized acceptance agent.)

Original Proof of U.S. Citizenship

  • Certified birth certificate
  • Naturalization certificate
  • OR a U.S. passport issued over 15 years ago

Passport Photo Guidelines

(One recent 2×2” color photo with a white background)

Round-Trip Itinerary

(Flight tickets or confirmed travel itinerary)

Passport Fees for Minors (under 16 years):

$160.00 + $35.00 execution fee (to acceptance agent)

Passport Fees for Adults (16 years and over):

$190.00 + $35.00 execution fee (to acceptance agent)

Third-Party Release Letter. Authorization letter for release to VisaDC Service.

Important Instructions

All first-time passport applicants must appear in person at a Passport Acceptance Facility (post office, clerk of court, or other approved government office).
The acceptance agent will administer an oath and seal your application materials in an envelope.
Once sealed, do not open the envelope.

Service Options & Fees

Service Type Processing Time Visa DC Fee Gov. Fee Total Cost
Same Day (Out of Service)
1–2 business days
$350
$212.05
Unavailable
5-Day Service
5 business days
$225
$212.05 (includes mailing)
$437.05
10-Day Service
10 business days
$150
$212.05 (includes mailing)
$362.05
15-Day Service
15 business days
$125
$212.05 (includes mailing)
$337.05

For Applicants Under Age 16

Note: An additional $35 acceptance fee must be paid separately to the post office.

Service Type Processing Time Visa DC Fee Gov. Fee Total Cost
Same Day (Out of Service)
1–2 business days
$350
$182.05
Unavailable
5-Day Service
5 business days
$225
$182.05 (includes mailing)
$407.05
10-Day Service
10 business days
$150
$182.05 (includes mailing)
$332.05
15-Day Service
15 business days
$125
$182.05 (includes mailing)
$307.05

FedEx Return Shipping Options

Shipping Method Price Notes
FedEx Standard Letter
$29.50
U.S. only (excluding AK & HI)
FedEx First Overnight
$75.00
For overweight or rush deliveries
FedEx Saturday Delivery
$48.50
U.S. Saturday deliveries

Mailing Address

After acceptance, mail your sealed application package to:

Visa DC & U.S. Passport Visa Services, Inc.
1875 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 210
Reston, VA 20191

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