10/08/2026
New US Passport Design 2026: What Advisers Should Tell Clients
Existing U.S. passports with older designs remain usable for international travel as long as they are not expired or damaged, per Travel.State.Gov.
The practical change in 2026 is a channel question. The Department of State says applicants will not receive the commemorative “Patriot Passport” if they apply online, by mail, or at an acceptance facility. Access is via an in person appointment at the Washington Passport Agency or at specific listed events booked by phone.
For advisers, it is a document control issue: expect multiple valid passport “looks” in circulation, keep passport number data consistent across filings and travel bookings, and help clients decide early whether they want the commemorative version so the right submission channel is used.
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