Add Pages To US Passport
This page povides information on how to add pages to your passport. If you travel frequently, you may request to be issued a larger passport book with 52 pages. Of those, 43 are blank to be used for visas and country entry/exit stamps. You may also add additional pages to a valid passport. Additional pages are added in packets of 24 blank visa pages.
Requesting a Larger Passport Book When Applying
To request a larger (52 page) passport book at no additional cost, simply check the 52 page box at the top of your passport application:
- Form DS-82 if you are renewing your passport book, or
- Form DS-11 if you are applying for a passport for the first time, or you are not eligible to use the passport renewal form
- They are able to honor most requests for larger passport books, but this may not be possible due to supply limitations
- Checking the 52 page box on your application form does not guarantee you will be issued a larger passport book
Adding Additional Pages To Passport
If you travel frequently, you may add additional pages to your valid passport if you can meet the following requirements:
- Your passport book is currently valid (not expired) and
- You can submit your passport book to have additional pages added
- They strongly encourage you to mail your passport application and any personal documents using a traceable delivery method
- In order to protect the contents of your mailing from the elements throughout the delivery process, they strongly encourage you to mail your passport application and any personal documents using a secure means of packaging
Please note that some countries have certain restrictions and may not allow you to enter if you have less than six months validity remaining on your passport. It is recommended that you apply for a new passport in these instances.
To add additional pages, you must submit Form DS-4085 with your current passport and fees. You can request one or two packets of 24 blank pages to be added for the same price. You may:
- Use their online guide to fill out and print Form DS-4085 or
- Print out a blank Form DS-4085 and complete by hand
You may submit Form DS-4085 by mail to the address on the form, or if you have upcoming travel plans (within 2 weeks) or you need to obtain a foreign visa (within 4 weeks), schedule an appointment at a Passport Agency or Center and submit it in person.