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Originally Posted by speeder
How does one get multiple passports? I know people with two, (Americans can get an Irish passport under certain circumstances, for instance), but more than that? How is that done?  |
I have 2, and could get a third easily. Comes in handy in many situations. The general idea is that to get your 2nd, you have to prove that you have an upcoming trip and the consulate for whatever country is hanging onto your first passport for visa approval. That gives you the right to a 2nd passport. It isn't cheap.... you have to go to an expedited center and if I remember correctly, its about $200 for 24 hour processing. Then, if you have both of them out to different consulates for visa approval, you can then apply for a third. Keep in mind that the 2nd, 3rd, etc only have 2 year lifespans, although the Visas in them are as good as the stamp says. My 2nd is already expired, but the Brazil visa is good for another 8 years, so I can keep using it for Brazil.
I use my 2nd passport to give to BS people who want to hold onto your passport, like for a scooter rental in Vietnam or Cambodia. I figure it they lose it, I can still get around with my primary passport.