passport services
Government ID processing
Passport services refers to the administrative functions involved in issuing, renewing, or replacing passports.
The term covers both government agencies that process applications and private companies that expedite the process for a fee: We used a passport services company to get our documents rushed before the trip.
Also appears as a department name within post offices and government buildings.
- issuanceOfficial release or distribution
- biometricMeasuring unique physical characteristics
- applicationFormal request document
- consulateForeign diplomatic office
- eligibility criteriaConditions for consideration
fraud prevention · expedited · renewal · parental consent · name change · travel restrictions · global entry · document verification · proof of citizenship · international agreements · replacement · tracking systems · mail delivery · online portals · embassy · citizenship · fees · international law
- federal servicesSocial Security, Medicare, IRS, USPS, postal service
- embassiesambassador, chancery, consul, consulate, consulate general
- Embassy Workvisa processing, diplomatic cables, ambassador, diplomatic immunity, diplomatic pouch
- tourismtourists, sightseeing, guided tours, heritage sites, travelers
- embassyambassador, visa, consul, diplomat, visa office
- consular servicesconsul, embassy, consulate, consuls, visa
passport servicesimmigration enforcement
Regulating unauthorized entry
travel bans · visa denial · border control · entry restrictions · border patrol
passport servicesimmigration enforcement
Regulating unauthorized entry