USpassportandvisa.org is a third-party, private company, not a government agency, and has been flagged for potentially misleading users into paying fees for services available for free from the government. They often charge extra for processing, using a patriotic, government-like design that can mislead applicants. The only official site for U.S. passports is travel.state.gov.

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About the Website

  • Misleading Design: The site uses red, white, and blue, appearing official, but is privately owned.
  • Extra Fees: They charge for forms and services that are free on the official Department of State website.
  • Data Security: Submitting sensitive information (SSN, credit card) to such sites can lead to identity theft.
  • No Official Role: These sites often just take your money to pass your information to the government, or sometimes, fail to submit it at all.

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