Difference Between a Passport Book and Passport Card

Many people are interested to know the difference between passport book and passport card. The main difference is that passport books are valid for international traveling while passport cards are valid for traveling to several countries and only by sea or land.

1. Do I need both a passport book and card?
2. What is a passport card useful for?
3. Is it faster to get a passport card or book?
4. Can I use passport card instead of real ID?
5. What color shirt should I wear for passport photo?
6. What documents do I need for a passport card?
7. Is your social security number on your passport card?
8. Can I fly domestically without a passport?
9. Can I get a passport card at the post office?
10. Can I get a passport card online?
11. How much does a passport renewal cost in 2020?

Do I need both a passport book and card?

Both the passport card and passport book are proof of your U.S. citizenship and identity and thus can be used as an alternative form of ID. But, if you intend to travel outside those 20 nations or via plane within the next 10 years, the booklet proves necessary.

What is a passport card useful for?

TSA accepts the passport card as ID for domestic flights. The passport card can be used for entering the United States at land border crossings and sea ports-of-entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. ... If you're under 16, your passport card is valid for 5 years.

Is it faster to get a passport card or book?

The application fee for a passport card is also lower than the passport book. So, passport cards are cheaper and more convenient. ... Not so fast…for many travelers, passport cards have a fatal flaw in that they aren't acceptable for air travel like regular passports are.

Can I use passport card instead of real ID?

The passport card cannot be used for international air travel. Real ID: Passport books and cards are alternatives to a state-issued ID. Please see Passport Fees for more information. Please see Passport Fees for more information.

What color shirt should I wear for passport photo?

Wear a Color Other Than White

Your passport photo must have a plain white background, so if you wear a white shirt, it may blend into the background and leave you looking like a floating head.

What documents do I need for a passport card?

Proof of Identity

You must prove your identity at the time of application. Primary identification documents include an undamaged passport, a valid state-issued driver license, an active government ID or an active military ID.

Is your social security number on your passport card?

Is your social security number (SSN) on your passport? Well, your social security number might be required for passport application, but you can't find it on your passport. What you will find there is your passport number.

Can I fly domestically without a passport?

Do you need a passport for domestic flights? No, but you do need a valid ID and your drivers license may no longer be acceptable. The Real ID Act is in full effect and most states now issue compliant IDs. ... You may need to update your ID or get a passport in order to fly within the USA.

Can I get a passport card at the post office?

Thousands of Post Offices^™ accept first-time passport applications for the U.S. Department of State and offer products and services for both first-time and renewal passport applications. Some locations can take your passport photo.

Can I get a passport card online?

You can print it and fill it out by hand, or use the Passport Application Wizard to complete the form online and print it out. While applications can be filled out online, they cannot be submitted online. You can also get a DS-82 form at a local passport acceptance facility or regional agency.

How much does a passport renewal cost in 2020?

I'm an adult (16 and older) and I'm renewing my passport