Beginning February 1st, 2008, the United States government will begin accepting applications for new passport cards, a wallet-sized alternative to traditional passports.

The United States Department of State will issue U.S. Passport Cards to United States citizens who arrive from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean by land and sea. Traditional passports are necessary when traveling by air.

Fees and Validity for US Passport Cards

The new cards are about half the cost of regular passports, and will carry the same rights and privileges as passports. Fees and validity for the new US Passport Cards are as follows: