Free tools & checklists
Free, simple tools can help you understand your passport or visa options, compare the official routes, and decide whether to apply yourself or ask to be matched with an independent private expediter.
Passport application checklist
A free printable checklist of every document, photo, and fee you need so your U.S. passport application isn't rejected or delayed.
Open → ToolExpedited-passport timeline planner
A free planner that works backward from your travel date so you choose the right passport route — routine, expedited, urgent, or an independent expediter.
Open → ToolTravel visa document checklist
A free checklist of the documents and steps most travel-visa applications need, so you submit a complete application the first time.
Open → ToolChild-passport checklist for parents
A free checklist for parents applying for a child's passport — both-parent rules, consent forms, photos, and documents — so your family trip stays on schedule.
Open →Have a trip coming up and a passport or visa to sort out?
Get matched, free, with a reputable independent expediter who fits your deadline — or learn how to apply directly with the government yourself. You compare the service fee and choose. Passlane is not a government agency.