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Then, do I need a passport card?

The passport card can be used only to re-enter the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at a land border crossing or sea port-of-entry, although these areas generally accept it as valid ID for entry as well. You cannot use it for international air travel, even when you re-enter the U.S. by land.

One may also ask, how long is a passport card good for? Like passport books, adult passport cards remain valid for 10 years from the date of issue. The date your passport card was issued is printed on the front of the card along with the expiry date, making it easy to check how much validity is left.

Likewise, people ask, what is a passport card useful for?

U.S. passport cards can be used to enter the United States at land border crossings and sea ports of entry. It is also accepted for entry by land or sea into Canada, Mexico (up to 20–30 km from the border), and some countries and territories in the Caribbean.

How do I get a passport book with a passport card?

Yes, you can use your passport card in order to apply for a passport book. In this case, you would apply for a passport renewal by mail. The application to complete is form DS-82. Along with this, you need to submit your passport card, one passport photo and payment of $110 for the application fee.