Non US Citizen
If you are a citizen of a country other than the US. You must get a passport
from that government. Find out how to do it and if you can do it (some
governments are reluctant to issue passports). Without a valid passport,
you don't go. |
US Citizen
For any foreign travel you will need a passport. This is issued by your
government.
In the United States, you can get a passport application at your county
court house, or some post offices or you can print your own from
this
government web site .
Fill out this application. Name, Address, Date of Birth, Place of Birth,
Etc. This must be signed before a clerk of the court. (Parent signature
required for minors.) This application, along with two color photos, and
your birth certificate must be mailed to the US Government (Address on
the application). I have heard the cost is $80 for an adult, good for 10
years, or $40 for a minor, good for 5 years. The sponsor will pay this
if necessary (however, he will hold the passport until departure). The
government can take up to six weeks to send you a passport. |