As part of celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary, the State Department this week began offering a commemorative 26-page passport that includes an illustration of President Donald Trump on the inside cover. The book is available only in person at the Washington Passport Agency by appointment, and stocks are currently sufficient, officials told NPR. Applicants who need a standard passport can avoid the image by requesting the 50-page “large book,” which retains the traditional design. The commemorative version has the same legal validity for international travel as a regular passport and costs the standard US$165 (adult first-time) or US$130 (renewal).
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If your employees need help deciding which passport format to request—or securing the visas that go inside—VisaHQ can simplify every step. The company’s Washington, D.C.–based service center and online platform guide travelers through book selection, manage visa applications, and provide real-time status updates, all in one dashboard.
Reaction has been mixed: Trump supporters drove from as far as Alabama to secure the keepsake, while some travelers said they were “distressed” to receive the political imagery without prior notice. Advocacy groups argue the design blurs the line between official documents and campaign memorabilia. For global-mobility teams, the key takeaway is procedural: the limited-edition book is issued only in Washington, D.C., and only with proof of imminent travel or during special “passport-fair” events scheduled for 22 August and 26 September. Employees renewing by mail or at regional agencies will continue to receive the classic design unless they specifically request the commemorative version in Washington. Companies should brief travelers to check page counts when submitting passports for visa processing, as consulates may stamp whichever design is presented.
If your employees need help deciding which passport format to request—or securing the visas that go inside—VisaHQ can simplify every step. The company’s Washington, D.C.–based service center and online platform guide travelers through book selection, manage visa applications, and provide real-time status updates, all in one dashboard.
Reaction has been mixed: Trump supporters drove from as far as Alabama to secure the keepsake, while some travelers said they were “distressed” to receive the political imagery without prior notice. Advocacy groups argue the design blurs the line between official documents and campaign memorabilia. For global-mobility teams, the key takeaway is procedural: the limited-edition book is issued only in Washington, D.C., and only with proof of imminent travel or during special “passport-fair” events scheduled for 22 August and 26 September. Employees renewing by mail or at regional agencies will continue to receive the classic design unless they specifically request the commemorative version in Washington. Companies should brief travelers to check page counts when submitting passports for visa processing, as consulates may stamp whichever design is presented.
