1. What is the difference between a Passport Card and a Book in Kansas?

A Passport Card is a wallet-sized identification card that can be used for travel to and from Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It serves as a proof of identity and citizenship but does not contain any visa pages. A Passport Book is a standard passport booklet issued by the US State Department. The Passport Book contains visa pages and is used for international travel to and from all other countries.

2. Does Kansas accept both Passport Cards and Books as valid forms of identification?

Yes, both the Passport Card and Passport Book are accepted as valid forms of identification in Kansas.

3. Is a Passport Card accepted as valid proof of citizenship in Kansas?

Yes, a Passport Card is accepted as valid proof of citizenship in Kansas.

4. What are the fees associated with obtaining a Passport Card or Book in Kansas?

The fees associated with obtaining a passport card or book in Kansas are the same for adults and minors (under 16 years old):

Passport Book:
-Application Fee (DS-11): $110
-Execution Fee: $35

Passport Card:
-Application Fee (DS-11): $30
-Execution Fee: $35

5. How long is a Passport Card valid for in Kansas?

A Passport Card in Kansas is valid for ten years.

6. How long is a Passport Book valid for in Kansas?

A passport book issued by the U.S. Department of State is valid for 10 years for adults aged 16 and older, and 5 years for minors under the age of 16.

7. Are there age restrictions for obtaining a Passport Card or Book in Kansas?

Yes, in Kansas, the minimum age to apply for a passport card or book is 16 years old. Applicants under the age of 16 must submit parental consent and must have both parents present when applying for a passport.

8. Can a Passport Card or Book be used as a form of photo identification in Kansas?

Yes, a passport card or book can be used as a form of photo identification in Kansas.

9. Are both the Passport Card and the Book accepted for international travel from Kansas?

Yes, both the Passport Card and the Book can be used for international travel from Kansas.

10. Is a background check required for obtaining a Passport Card or Book in Kansas?

Yes, a background check is required for obtaining a passport card or book in Kansas. This includes a criminal history check. Applicants must provide an applicant form, proof of identity, proof of U.S. citizenship, two passport photos, and payment in order to obtain a passport card or book.

11. Is a passport card or book required to enter the US from Kansas?

Yes, regardless of which state you are entering the US from, a valid passport book or passport card is required.

12. What documents are needed to apply for a passport card or book in Kansas?

In Kansas, a passport card or book application requires the following documents:

1. Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (e.g., a certified birth certificate issued by the state, U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, or a naturalization certificate)

2. Valid form of identification (e.g., driver’s license, valid military ID, or government-issued ID)

3. Two passport photos

4. Completed passport application form (Form DS-11)

5. Passport fee payment (check or money order made out to the U.S. Department of State)

13. Are additional fees required to renew a passport card or book in Kansas?

No, there are no additional fees required to renew a passport card or book in Kansas.

14. Are passport cards or books accepted as valid forms of identification in all of Kansas’s counties?

Yes, passport cards and books are accepted as valid forms of identification in all of Kansas’s counties.

15. Can both the passport card and the book be used to apply for jobs in Kansas?

No, the passport card cannot be used to apply for jobs in Kansas. The passport book is the only form of identification that can be used to apply for jobs in Kansas.

16. Is it necessary to present a passport card or book when applying for driver’s licenses in Kansas?

Yes, it is necessary to present a valid passport when applying for a driver’s license in Kansas.

17. Can a passport card or book be used as proof of residence in Kansas?

No, a passport card or book cannot be used as proof of residence in Kansas. Acceptable forms of proof of residence in Kansas include a valid Kansas driver’s license or ID card, utility bill, rental agreement, property tax statement, voter registration card, or State of Kansas issued document.

18. Are there any restrictions on where passport cards and books can be used within Kansas?

Yes, passport cards and books can only be used for land or sea travel between the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. They cannot be used for international air travel.

19. Can a passport card or book be used to register to vote in Kansas?

No, passport cards and books cannot be used to register to vote in Kansas. In order to register to vote in Kansas, you must either provide a valid Kansas driver’s license or nondriver’s ID issued by the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles, or provide proof of identity, citizenship, and age with a document issued by the government of the United States.

20. Does Kansas have any special requirements for passport cards and books issued within its borders?

No, Kansas does not have any special requirements for passport cards and books issued within its borders.