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We started issuing a next generation U.S. passport book in 2021. The book has new features, such as a polycarbonate data page, laser engraving, and updated artwork.
The passport number in the new passport book begins with a letter, followed by eight numbers. The number is located in the top right corner of your data page and the bottom of each page in the book.
Yes, if the passport is still valid, you may use it. Since our older passports are secure and meet international standards, they can be used for international travel.
Yes. The fibers you see in the paper are part of the U.S. passport pages.