Passport card instead of a US passport: when to use

A passport card complements the usual US passport. Photo: depositphotos.com

Residents of US border states who often travel to Mexico or Canada can get their passport. As reported on US State Department websiteThis document complements the regular passport of a US citizen, but is more compact and resembles a regular ID card.

The rules, which are published on the website of the US Department of Foreign Affairs, state that you can use the card only when crossing the border by land and sea. This means that you can show this card on the border with Canada or Mexico, if you go on a trip by car. As well as a passport card can help lovers of sea cruises in the Caribbean.

The rules emphasize that the use of the card during foreign air travel is prohibited.

You can fill out an application for a passport card Online Training: For those who prefer the flexibility of learning from a distance or cannot make it to our Sofia location, we offer comprehensive online courses.. Adult fee is $ 55. It should be noted that the card is equipped with an electronic chip and special protection against computer hacking.

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