Passport Renewal & Photo App
It’s officially summertime! For many of us, that means traveling. If you’re heading abroad, don’t let these common passport woes derail your trip. Whether you’ve pulled out your passport and panicked that it’s due for renewal (if you have less than 6 months remaining, you could be denied entry in some countries), or you have the unfortunate mishap of misplacing it (at home or abroad), or if you just don’t want to make a trip to the drugstore for passport photos, the ItsEasy Passport Renewal & Photo App has you covered.
Originally founded in 1976 by David Alwadish, ItsEasy helps adults renew their passports safely, securely, conveniently, and affordably - at home, at work, and anywhere - with their smartphone or mobile device for a nominal fee ($40 plus the government-required passport book fees). They have processed over 2 million passport and visa applications for their customers.
The app has easy-to-follow instructions for not only filling out the forms but also for how-to photos that will get approved (ex. No glasses or hair covering the face). After you select how quickly you need to receive your passport, the app will generate a specialized barcode that allows passport agents to more quickly process your application. Then, all you have left to do is print out the forms and a prepaid shipping label and send it out. You will receive roundtrip trackable shipping labels and the app sends you alerts for each step of the process (received, approved, and mailed).
ItsEasy.com Passport & Visa Services’ passport concierge team thoroughly checks each application and photo by hand; if there are any issues, they explain how to easily fix the mistake. Responding to and fixing a passport application that has been suspended/put on hold by the government due to errors can add 3-4+ weeks in processing time and has been a huge factor in countless missed and canceled trips. The passport concierge team helps prevent this delay by serving as a “passport insurance policy,” ensuring all required elements of the application, from the signature on the check to the passport photo, follow governmental guidelines and are included before submission.
I used the app to renew my passport this month and was incredibly happy with the service. I needed the passport back swiftly, and Founder and CEO David Alwadish was quick to help expedite the process and answer my many questions.
David suggested the Express Rush Passport Service ($459), and I received my passport back in an astounding 6 days. I couldn’t believe how quickly the app alerted me that my application had been approved. I also opted to pick up my passport at ItsEasy’s offices. Conveniently located right near Grand Central in the MetLife building, the staff are there to answer questions, handle passport crises, take passport photos (for those not able/wanting to take them at home), and allow for customer passport pickup.
When I sat down with David after picking up my passport, he said “I’m trying to leave a legacy and change how passports are done. I believe the service I provide is valuable because we’re available 24 hours a day. I need to be there for you when you need me. You can call 3 a.m. and someone is going to answer. Regardless of what you pay, if you use my service and for whatever reason your passport doesn’t arrive, I will help you get a new one, free of charge.”
I definitely felt like my documents were in good hands and David’s vast knowledge of the process eased any anxiety about needing my passport back so quickly. “Time is money. Applying to get a US passport renewed is important to get right the first time. Given the retail cost of store-bought photos and trackable USPS shipping to the State Department (included in our app service), it’s not wise nor cheaper to do it alone vs. using an extra set of professional eyes from our team of passport experts."
When asked how he keeps his base price low, especially compared to other app services (many that do not include passport photos), David says “Every ad you get, I can assure you, those are all brutally gouging. I believe passports should be free, that’s why the price is so low.”
ItsEasy Passport Renewal & Photo App is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play and by visiting ItsEasy.com.
Features of the ItsEasy app include:
Round trip standard trackable shipping of the passport to ItsEasy.com Passport & Visa Services and back to the user
Specialized government barcoded forms and instructions are delivered instantly via email for printing. Government agents can quickly scan barcoded applications without getting bogged down with the manual data entry of a handwritten or typewritten application. When ItsEasy.com Passport & Visa Services sends in their customers' pre-prepared applications in bulk for processing, the government agents also don't have to open envelopes nor staple photos to the applications, because ItsEasy.com Passport & Visa Services does that already. Everything on each application is neatly arranged, with the proper and correct information included, due to ItsEasy.com Passport & Visa Services' application review process - saving these employees valuable time.
PPP - 2x2” Perfect Passport Photos that can be taken from the app by following the app’s helpful tips & tricks. Passport photos cost approximately $16-20 at drug stores but are included within the ItsEasy app service - and just because a store, pharmacy, or facility sells passport photos does not mean their quality always meets the government’s standards (passport photos are the number one reason why applications get suspended by the Department of State). Plus, using the app saves trips to the drug store and post office - and thus, time.
24/7/365 live customer service - Dedicated to providing critical, vital travel document services for travelers, ItsEasy.com Passport & Visa Services keeps its promise by maintaining a live 24/7/365 customer service team to make sure they are there whenever the traveler needs them, regardless of the day or time.
Daily status processing updates - every day, ItsEasy.com Passport & Visa Services manually tracks the progress of every client’s passport status, and reports these brief progress messages via text and email in real-time.
Complimentary passport renewal reminders 1 year in advance of one's renewal date and every month after to ensure compliance with the 6-month passport validity rule*
ItsEasy Visa Widget to quickly learn whether the app user needs a visa for the country they plan to visit
Lost Passport Alert - A complimentary feature if the user suddenly loses their passport in the US or abroad. Just press “Report a Lost Passport” to learn what to do.
US Passport Cards that are Real ID-compliant - Real IDs will be required for any travel (domestic or international) starting May 7, 2025 - be ready to travel by getting a convenient wallet-size U.S. Passport Card on the ItsEasy app.
Ability to apply for a second passport to the user's main U.S. passport
Travel Visa Services for $99 plus government fees