Difference between a passport book and a passport card?

[pitterson]

Hey friends
I am looking into getting a passport and I was wondering what is the difference between a passport card and a passport book? Any help please? Thanks in advance.

 

[König]

The issuing agency - Department of State - provides all the information on the passport card. Here is about the difference: http://travel.state.gov/pdf/ppt_pptCard.pdf

I would suggest to spend extra $20 and get both passport book and passport card.

 

[Konxvetka]

Passport book is a paper book like your foreign passport and a card is a plastic one that You could easily put it in Your wallet. But with the card You can only travel to CAnada, Mexico, Caribbean. I would suggest to get both.

 

[jemstar]

you can only use the card to the Caribbean via water but not by air.

I am not a lawyer: this is just my own opinion

 

[Naresh Goval]

Passport book is a regular your passport and passport cards much like plastic ATM card.
Passport Book->
Valid for international travel by air, sea, or land.
10 years for adults, 5 years for minors under 16
Size5’’ x 3.5’’ when closed
Globally recognised: Yes

Passport Card->
International travel by land and sea only. Valid for travel. Not valid for international travel by air.
10 years for adults, 5 years for minors under 16
Wallet-sized/ Credit card Size
Globally recognised: No

 

[melissacollins]

PASSPORT BOOK:Valid for international travel by air, sea, or land.

PASSPORT CARD:Valid when entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry.