How do you stick two passports together?

Stretch the rubber band along the spine of the booklets and engulf the the last page of your current passport and the first page of your previous passport in the band. Roll it back to the spine. Now the spines of your 2 passports are aligned and joined together.

How do I staple old and new passport?

The best way is not to do it at all. One should NEVER attach one passport to another. The only time a passport should be affixed to another it will be done by the passport office or a consular officer of the relevant country. They will use the appropriate material and method.

Should I staple my passports together?

Photos should be stapled or glued to Form DS-82 or DS-11 (application for U.S. passport). If the photograph is stapled, the staples should be placed as far away as possible from the applicant’s face. Photos taken in front of busy, patterned, or dark backgrounds will not be accepted.

How do I renew my passport after it expires?

You have to fill up the Passport Application Form and apply for “Re-issue of Passport”. Fresh police verification is initiated if the passport has expired more than three years ago. Hence, fresh police verification will be required in your case.

Can you glue your passport?

Unfortunately, you can’t fix a damaged passport with a little tape and glue. Although you might be used to renewing your passport by mail, in the case of a damaged passport, you have to apply for a new passport in person at a Passport Acceptance Facility or at a passport agency.

Can I keep my old passport while renewing?

When it comes time to renew a passport, one of the most common questions we hear is “Can I keep my old passport?” The answer is yes – eventually. While you do have to submit your old passport as part of the passport renewal process, your old, cancelled passport is usually sent back to you once the renewal goes through.

What envelope do I use for passport renewal?

Be sure to use a large envelope to send your passport renewal package. The US Department of State encourages the use of larger envelopes, not letter-size envelopes so that you do not have to fold any of the forms or documents you are submitting.

How do I staple my passport photo for renewal?

Please note:

1. Staple the photo to the application. Please use 4 staples vertically in the corners as close to the outer edges as possible.
2. Do not bend the photo.
3. You cannot wear eyeglasses in your passport photo (unless you have a signed note from your doctor that you can include with your application).

What should I do with my expired passport?

Yes, in most cases, we will return the old, canceled passport to you. The old passport may be sent separately from your new passport. We recommend keeping your old passport in a safe place as it is considered proof of your U.S. citizenship.

What should be done with expired passports?

If your passport has expired, then you will need to renew it before you travel internationally. The process usually involves submitting your old passport to the government passport agency, either in person or by mail. Therefore, you will need to hold on your expired passport at least until you apply for your new one.

What documents are required for passport renewal?

Documents Required for Passport Renewal

• Original old Passport.
• Self-attested copies of the first two and last two pages of the passport.
• Self-attested copy of the ECR/Non-ECR page.
• Self-attested copy of the page of observation, if any, made by the Passport Issuing Authority.