General Discussion

Here's a breakdown of the different passport types for those who want to get one. I believe the passport booklet is $135 & the card is $35.

AI Overview

The two primary forms of a U.S. passport are the Passport Book and the Passport Card, with the passport book being standard for international air travel and the card being a wallet-sized alternative for land and sea travel to nearby countries. The passport book is the traditional, multi-visa document, while the card is a plastic-only credential for specific border crossings.

Passport Book
>> Purpose: For international travel, including air travel, and for all visa purposes.
>> Features: A booklet format with visa pages and a valid for 10 years for adults.
>> Color: Typically has a blue cover.

Passport Card
>> Purpose: For land and sea travel to specific neighboring countries, such as Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
>> Features: A wallet-sized, plastic card that does not have visa pages but serves as proof of citizenship and identity.
>> Validity: Has the same length of validity as the passport book.

Other Types of U.S. Passports
In addition to these two common forms, the U.S. government also issues other types for specific purposes:
>> Official Passports: For government employees traveling on official business.
>> Diplomatic Passports: For individuals traveling on official diplomatic missions.
>> Service Passports: For non-personal service contractors traveling for the U.S. government.