===== Passports =====

==== Revised OPAR Forms - May 3, 2019 ====

Attachments:
  * {{ :travel:passports:passport_application_issuance_instructions.pdf |}}
  * {{ :travel:passports:passport_application_renewal_instructions.pdf |}}
  * {{ :travel:passports:official_passport_action_request_form_a.pdf |}}
  * {{ :travel:passports:official_passport_action_request-b_form_issuance_renewals_only_05-01-2019_final.pdf |}}

Subject: Official Passport Action Request Form

To:  AOs, PSAs, Sys, and Travel Specialists, Budget, Travel and Agreements Staff

Originating office:  Financial Management & Agreements Division-Travel

Due:  N/A

Actions: N/A

Purpose:  Revised OPAR Forms

To ensure foreign travel requests are processed more efficiently and accurately, the Travel Policy and Systems Branch (TPSB) has revised the Official Passport Action Request (OPAR) form. There are now two forms associated with processing foreign travel requests. For country clearance, visa, and amendment requests only, travelers are required to complete the OPAR A Form. To request issuance of a passport or to renew a passport, travelers are required to complete the OPAR B Form. When completing the OPAR forms, please ensure the required fields are completed.

In addition, the TPSB has provided written procedures to assist Travelers, Travel Specialists, and Program Support Assistants when submitting requests for the issuance or renewal of a passport.

If you have any questions concerning the OPAR forms, please contact your Area Travel Specialist.

Contact:

Karen Hughes- MWA \\
Kailey Harahan (Acting) - NEA \\
Tracy Kita- PWA \\
Lisa Jackson-Beitia- PWA \\
Paula Disabella - PA \\
Jaime Gerdes (Acting) - PA \\
Cack Norquist- SEA \\
Lindsey Sheffield (Acting)- SEA \\
Michele Williams – NAL, HQ, NEA \\
Linda Geddie-Abney – NAL, HQ, NEA \\
Eileen Moravetz (Acting) – NAL, HQ, NEA