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Passport Information

                 

All Texas Tech students going abroad are required to obtain the mandatory travel documents (such as a passport and/or visa) for the international experience.

What is a Passport?

A passport is a travel document that identifies you and authorizes you to travel locally and more importantly, internationally. Passports are issued by your national government stating your identity and nationality. Almost all international travel requires you to have and carry a passport. For United States citizens, passports are issued by the U.S. Department of State and have several uses:

  • When presented abroad, it is a request to foreign governments to permit you to travel or temporarily reside in their territories and access all lawful local aid and protection.
  • It allows you access to US Consular services and assistance while abroad.
  • It allows you to re-enter the United States upon your return

A passport must be valid for at least 6 months after re-entry to the United States.

How do I apply for a passport?

You can apply for a passport and have passport and visa photos taken at the Passport Office on campus located in the Texas Tech Office of International Affairs. Please note, the Passport Office does not renew passports.

You can find other locations to apply for a passport by using the U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Search page.

First-time passport applicants should follow instructions listed on the U.S. Department of State's How to Apply for a Passport page

All applicants must bring their completed application, photos, required documents, and forms of payment to apply. For more information, please visit the Texas Tech Study Abroad page.

What is a certified birth certificate?

  • Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
  • Lists your full name, date of birth, and place of birth
  • Lists your parent(s)' full names
  • Has the date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth)
  • Has the registrar's signature
  • Has the seal of the issuing authority

How do I renew my passport?

Those needing to renew a passport should follow the instructions listed on the U.S. Department of State's Renew Your U.S. Passport by Mail page.

Keep in Mind

  •  For citizens over 16 years of age, a passport is valid for 10 years.
  • For up-to-date information about pricing and processing time, visit the US Department of State website.

Non-U.S. Citizens

U.S. Passport Photo Requirements

  • Official ID photos
  • 2 x 2 inches in size
  • On photo paper
  • Full face, front view, looking straight ahead
  • No dark glasses, hats, or headwear (unless worn daily for religious reasons)
  • Non-grainy or pixilated
  • Can be different from the photo in your current passport

Photos Not Accepted

  • Snapshots, photos on office paper, copies of your passport

What are passport photos used for?

  • Passport Applications
  • ID cards
  • Study abroad applications
  • Visa Applications
  • Immigration
  • F-1 Optional Practical Training
  • Examinations

Where can I get passport photos?

Passport photos can be taken at the Texas Tech Passport Office in the Office of International Affairs located at 601 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409.

 

 

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