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Mr. Shawn McGriffJuly 5, 2014DS-11 Passport Application(No-Fee) Military & DoD Civilians

What is a Passport?What is a Passport? Internationally recognized travel document

attesting to the identity and nationality of the bearer

Indicates that its bearer is entitled to receive the protection and assistance of the diplomatic and consular offices of their country while abroad

Also is a request by the issuing government that foreign governments permit the bearer to travel or reside temporarily in their territories and grant lawful aid and protection

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DS-11 Government No- Fee Passport Application

Application/RequirementsApplication/RequirementsComplete and Print Online passport

application (www.travel.state.gov) DS-11 You can submit a passport OR Birth

Certificate with this form.2 Passport Photos (members expense)The background must be white and

you can’t be in your military uniform.Location for photos

Application/Requirements Application/Requirements continuedcontinuedWalgreens/CVS drug store takes

passport photos at any location. Must have white passport background

Proof of United States CitizenshipOriginal Birth Certificate (DS-11

Application)Original Naturalization Document U.S. Passport (DS-11 or DS-82

Application)

Application/Requirements Application/Requirements ContinuedContinuedA copy of the front and back of

your CAC ID must have new DOD number on back of ID.

For eligible family members additional requirements

Original Marriage Certificate Copy of front and back dependent

ID card

Application/Requirements Application/Requirements ContinuedContinuedAll Applicants must be present at

the appointment including children

A DS-3053 is required if one of the parents is not able to attend.

Must bring orders or assignment notification letters or deployment tasking letters.

Timelines & Expiration Timelines & Expiration DatesDatesAverage time period to get a passport

from the State Department is about six to eight weeks.

NOTE: All countries require a passport to have at least six (6) months' validity prior to entry into their country. There are some countries that require nine (9) months' validity.

Important Things to Important Things to RememberRememberTravelers traveling to a country that requires a VISA

can NOT travel until the effective date of the VISA. 

The following countries are countries that require VISAs and to which the Navy Passenger Transportation Office (NAVPTO) frequently book travel to:

Korea, Bahrain, Italy, England,  Less frequently traveled places include: Saudi

Arabia, some South American countries.Always check the Foreign Clearance Guide for the

latest country VISA requirements

TA TA Responsibilities Responsibilities

Transportation Assistants (TAs) are to be familiar with VISA requirements, however, all inquiries are to be referred to the Passport Agent.

ReferencesReferencesDoD Passport and Passport Agent

Services DoD 1000.21-E

Quality Control, Distribution and Disposition DoD 1000.21-R

Passport Training Handbook

ReviewReview1. What is the purpose of the DS-11 Form?2. Describe the correct forms of identification required to obtain a NO-Fee Government passport?3. Recall the requirements for family members to obtain a No-Fee Government passport?4. State the passport photo requirement.5. Complete the DS-11 Form

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1. DS-11 is used to obtain a No-Fee Passport for military and DoD civilians2. Certified birth certificate or passport3. Marriage license/birth certificate or tourist passport, copy of the dependents I.D. Card and orders.4 2 Photos with black & white background (no uniform).5. Review the DS-11 passport application /package for accuracy

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