obtaining a-passport

How to plan an international vacation

Lesson 1: How to obtain a passport

Objectives

Getting a passport via snail mailGo to post officeFill Out Form DS-11: ApplicationSubmit Completed Form DS-11 In PersonSubmit Evidence of U.S. CitizenshipPresent IdentificationSubmit a Photocopy of ID DocumentsPresented (Step 4)Pay the Applicable FeeProvide Two Passport PhotosWait 6 weeks to get passport via mail

Getting a passport onlineLog on to travel.state.govFollow 7 easy stepsBring form and required documents to

acceptance facility

ONLY ONE TRIP TO THE POST OFFICE

Travel.State.Gov

7 easy steps to obtain a passport1. Fill Out Form DS-11: Application2. Submit Completed Form DS-11 In Person3. Submit Evidence of U.S. Citizenship4. Present Identification5. Submit a Photocopy of ID Documents6. Pay the Applicable Fee7. Provide Two Passport Photos

Step 1: Fill Out Form DS-11

To find DS-11:•Click “PASSPORTS” •Click “Apply for Passport”•Chose “First Time Applicants”

DS-11 Form: Application for US Passport

Step 3

Step 4

Steps 5-75. Submit a photo ID

8 ½” by 11” paper6. Pay fee

$165 for adults7. 2 identical passport

photoObtain from most local

convenience store

A short clip to summarize the stepshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbOkmfFSb4M&feature=email

Now You Try!Please log on to the computer in front of you.

Following the steps provided previously, practice the passport application process

*Hint: Begin by going to www.travel.state.gov

Evaluate FeedbackPlease continue practicing following the steps to obtain a passport. I will be walking around the room, so please do not hesitate to stop me and ask questions as they arise

Summarize and Review1. Fill Out Form DS-11: Application2. Submit Completed Form DS-11 In Person3. Submit Evidence of U.S. Citizenship4. Present Identification5. Submit a Photocopy of ID Documents6. Pay the Applicable Fee7. Provide Two Passport Photos

ActivityPlease break into groups of 3 or 4 for the purpose of this activity

I would like you to discuss among yourselves why you think it is beneficial to begin the passport application process online. You will have 10 minutes for this activity.

How Did You Do?A prize goes to the student who can find the form online and complete it the fastest and with the most accuracy!

Remember, completing Form DS -11: Application for a U. S. Passport can save you a trip to the post office!

Find That Print Screen!Locate where Form DS-11: Application for a U. S.

Passport can be found and provide a print screen.

Your print screen should look like this:

Evaluate FeedbackDid you find the instruction helpful?What other instructional methods would you

have preferred?Will you choose to fill out your passport

application after completing this program?