FAQ
A visa is a document showing that a person is authorized to enter the territory for which it was issued, subject to permission of an immigration official at the time of actual entry.
Certain countries allow visas to be obtained by travelers of select nationalities upon arrival into that country. Whenever possible, it is recommended to obtain a visa in advance of travel to avoid possible delays and complications that are subject to occur when obtaining a visa on arrival. Please review the visa requirements for your destination country or contact G3 for more information.
The speed to process a travel visa or passport varies depending upon the issuing embassy or government agency. We can process travel visas and passport services in as little as a day. Go to the Visas or Passports section to determine the processing time for your specific service.
A passport is a travel document that serves as the ultimate form of proof for your citizenship. Every country issues passports to citizens of that country. US passports are issued by the United States Department of State.
American citizens require passports to exit and enter the US and all other countries in the world. It is your responsibility to carry the correct identification while traveling abroad.
If your US passport was issued when you were 16 years old or older, your passport is valid for 10 years. If your US passport was issued when you were 15 years old or younger, your passport is valid for 5 years.
Yes, your old US passport will be returned unless it is deemed to be damaged by the United States Department of State. The passport will clearly indicate that it is invalid and it is important that you advise whether any valid visas remain in the passport before applying for it to be renewed.
As of January 1, 2016 you can no longer add additional pages to your US Passport. You must renew your passport if you have no blank pages in your passport, CIBTvisas can assist you. Please visit Renew Passport for details.
We can process your passport in as little as three days. Each passport service supports a variety of processing times to meet your specific travel needs. Visit the Passports section, select your service and determine the best processing time for your order.
We accept payment by most major credit cards including: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
We are unable to assist individuals once their documentation has been sent to a passport office. Documents must come directly to us first for assistance.
Visit the United States Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility Search Page to find a Passport Acceptance Facility near you.
The cost of using our service varies based on the services you have requested and how quickly you need the documentation to be processed. The fees established by are in place to facilitate and maintain the highest quality of travel visa and passport processing possible. Our services fees are comprised of five major components: government agency and consular fees, our base service fees, rush surcharges, delivery charges, and foreign national surcharges.
Getting a visa can be a very complicated process and our has the expertise to know precisely what is required to get you the document you need. Visiting a consulate or government agency often means standing in long lines or having to deal with limited hours of operation. In addition, our liaisons maintain close relationships with government employees and consular staff enabling us to process last minute requests that you may not be able to accomplish on your own.