US Unveils New Look for Passports. Here's What Has Changed
Summary
The U.S. government announced a new passport design coming in 2028 and introduced a fully online application process starting next year. This change will allow people to apply for their first U.S. passport from home without paper forms or in-person visits.Key Facts
- The new U.S. passport design will be released in 2028 and features a larger Great Seal and more images of American history.
- Passport pages will include scenes like the American Revolution, westward expansion, and NASA's Artemis missions.
- An animation effect will show an eagle in flight when flipping through the passport pages.
- Starting next year, first-time applicants can apply for passports entirely online via America.gov.
- Applicants will use login.gov, upload photos from home, pay online, and track their application digitally.
- The online system removes the need for printing forms, photo appointments, or in-person visits.
- The goal is for most Americans to use the digital application platform by the end of 2027.
- The passport update is part of President Trump’s America.gov platform, which uses AI to improve government services.
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