Passport Card (US)
Wallet-size State Dept card for land/sea travel between the US and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda & the Caribbean. NOT valid for international air travel.
Do it on the official site
US Department of State — travel.state.gov; in person via acceptance facility; online renewal at opr.travel.state.gov
- Fees
Apply (DS-11) adult card: $30 + $35 execution = $65 [confirmed]
Renew (DS-82): $30 [confirmed]
- Processing time
Same as book — routine 4–6 weeks, expedited 2–3 weeks [confirmed]
- How long it lasts
10 years (16+); 5 years (under 16)
What to know first
- Cannot be used for international air travel — land/sea crossings only.
- IS a valid REAL ID alternative for domestic flights.
- Same forms/eligibility as the book (DS-11 / DS-82 / online).
- Cheaper than the book — many travelers get both.
How to do it
- 1Same as the passport book (DS-11 in person / DS-82 by mail / online renewal).
- 2Can be requested alone or with a book on the same form.
What you need to bring
- Same as passport book (proof of citizenship, photo ID + copy, passport photo, form, fee)
In person
Nearest passport acceptance facility (USPS / library / clerk)
Questions people ask
- Can I fly internationally with it?
- No — land/sea only.
- Domestic flight?
- Yes — TSA accepts it as REAL ID-equivalent.
- Cheaper than the book?
- Yes ($30 vs $130 app fee).
Documents that travel with it
Sources
- travel.state.gov/.../fees.html
- .../card.html (accessed 2026-06-26)