Sam's passport and visa services can process this application on your behalf at the passport agency. The U.S. State Dept can approve this passport for extensive travelers who need to obtain business visas on that passport while they are traveling abroad. However, a Second Limited Passport is a privilege that is granted at the discretion of the U.S. Department of State, there is a high probability that your request might be denied.

All applications must be submitted to Sam's Passport & Visa Service no later than 9:30 AM in order to be submitted to the Department of State that same day. The day of submission to the Department of State does not guarantee that the application process will begin that day and such events are out of the control of Sam's Passport & Visa Service.


Requirements needed to process your application:

1. Your most recent 10 year passport and your expired second limited passport.


2. Application Form DS-82 fully completed and signed. Must be completed online then printed and submitted to Sam's Passport and Visa Services.
   
   Note: When completing the application online, please list Sam's Passport and Visa address:
   (6223 Richmond Ave, Suite #100 - Houston TX 77057) as the mailing address.


3. Two passport photos (2"x2") with a white background.


4. Passport Fee is $135.00.


5. Letter A AND Letter B showing the necessity of the issuance of a second passport.


6. Your flight itineraries supporting letter A & B.


7. Letters of Authorization to authorize us to do the service for you.


8. The Passport Request Form, must be sent to begin processing.


9. Please overnight all above documents to our office via Fed Ex or UPS.

$50.00 per application (15 working days) + Shipping, see below

$75.00 per application (10 working days) + Shipping, see below

$100.00 per application (5 working days) + Shipping, see below

$150.00 per application (2 working days) - Please call for availability. + Shipping, see below

2 Day Service = $15.00

Next Day Service = $20.00

Saturday Delivery = $35.00 (Where available)

Q. What is a visa? And why do I need one.
A. A visa is a stamp that is affixed to a blank visa page in your passport that is required by foreign countries before you are able to enter their territory.

Q. Do I need to send you my passport in order to receive a visa?
A. Yes, your passport must be submitted with the required paperwork and photos in order to obtain a visa for traveling outside the USA. For visa service in Houston, you can drop off your passport at our agency.

All U.S. Citizens who are traveling by air will now be required to carry a U.S. Passport.

Adults over 19 years of age will require a passport if traveling outside the U.S. by car, including Canada and Mexico.

U.S. Citizens 19 and under do not require a U.S. Passport if they are traveling outside the U.S. by land or sea.

Processing time for Brazil Visas will now take 7-10 working days due to increased applications at the Consulate of Brazil, please plan accordingly.

China visas applications now require the applicant to have an "Official China Invitation" and confirmed travel and hotel reservations in order to be processed. The invitation must be generated in China be generated and stamped by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Each applicant must submit a fully completed Passport/Visa Request Form for all services. This form is necessary in order to begin and complete all transactions.

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