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First Time Passport

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First Time Passport Overview

Have you decided it is time to get your first passport for an international trip? A passport is a necessary document to have for both international travel and for identification purposes at home. Our first time passport service is appropriate for you if:

  • You have never applied for a US passport before OR
  • Your old US passport expired more than 5 years ago AND
  • You are over 16 years of age

Applicants under the age of 16 will need to follow the procedure for applying for a child passport.

What Do I Need to Do to Apply for My First Passport?

  • Gather Necessary Documents
    • Passport Application Form
    • Passport Photo
    • Proof of Identity
    • Proof of Citizenship
    • Payment for Passport Fees
  • Visit a Passport Acceptance Facility
    • A Passport Officer will authenticate your documents
  • Send Your Authenticated Documents to Passport Health for Expedited Processing

Are you confused by the passport application process? Give us a call or send us an email! Our experts can walk you through the process of applying for this important document from start to finish!

Customer Reviews

Passport Health First-Time Passports

Overall rating: 5 stars – 12 reviews
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“Excellent Information““My teenager is going on a trip to the Dominican Republic. The professional with whom we spoke provided us with excellent information. She did not try to persuade us to purchase unnecessary services but helped us get a passport quickly. She was thorough, competent, and efficient.”
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“Fantastic““We were so happy with our experience at Passport Health! Staff was so kind and compassionate and gave us much information about my daughters trip to El Salvador. She is well prepared and now has her first passport.”
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“Great Clinic““This service was recommended by my daughter, since we needed a passports for travel to the Dominican Republic. The staff was very thorough. They walked us through what was recommended and all of our options. Greatly appreciated the many suggestions on what we could get and how to do it. This is an excellent service.”
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“Great Experience““The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. She went through every bit of information I’d need to know to get a first time passport for my upcoming trip to Belize. I don’t do a lot of international travel, so I appreciated her taking the time to educate me about some of the things I should be aware of.”
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“Kind and informative““For my first trip out of the country, Passport Health was an excellent source of information and provided great suggestions for my trip to Belize, and they helped me get my passport. I will be visiting again for future travels.”
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“Passport Health Office Visit““My son is 15 and is heading to Belize. He needed a passport and Passport Health did a great job assisting us in getting it.”
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“Peace of Mind““My 17-year old son is going to Mongolia this summer and, although I am nervous about the distance, I have much greater peace of mind after his visit to Passport Health. Got him a passport in less than 4 days!”
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“Staff is amazing…knowlegeable, professinal and down to earth in aiding all questions““Never been anywhere and am going out of the country to Belize for the first time…She gave all info and presented it in a caring manner to ease any fears without negating all the facts of the country and the steps to get the passport…The absolute best!!!”
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“Very Helpful““We were referred by our friend to Passport Health for a trip my son will be making in the spring to Belize. The employees were very helpful and friendly. The information provided was thorough and complete. Our time was well spent.”
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“Wonderful, Professional Service““My daughter received detailed instructions to get her passport issued and vaccinations in preparation for her trip to Fiji. The staff was articulate, caring and knowledgeable. Great experience.”