Passport Cards: Your Questions Answered

US passport cards are becoming increasingly popular… and that means that more and more travelers have questions about passport cards! At PassportInfo.com, we love answering your questions. Recently, we’ve had a lot of travelers inquire about passport cards, so we’ve compiled this article to answer the most popular questions.

Q. If I already have a passport book, do I have to send it in to get a passport card?
Yes, you will have to send in your passport book when you apply for a passport card. Your passport book will be returned when your card is issued. We recommend putting a sticky note on the book’s cover that reads “Do Not Cancel – Passport Card Request.”

Q. Will my passport card have the same number as my passport book?
No, your card will have a different number. Separate number formats are used for passport books and passport cards.

Q. My passport book expires in two years, but I want to get a passport card. Will my passport card expire at the same time as my passport book?