What ItsEasy Passport & Visa does

ItsEasy Passport & Visa is a document preparation service that helps you fill out passport and visa forms correctly before you submit them to government agencies. The company does not process your process or decide whether you get approved — it prepares the paperwork and tells you where to send it. You still submit your forms directly to the State Department, embassy, or consulate yourself.

The service walks you through questions about your travel plans, citizenship status, and personal information, then generates completed forms in the format each government agency requires. ItsEasy charges a fee for this preparation work on top of whatever the government charges for the passport or visa itself.

Key Takeaways

  • ItsEasy prepares your forms but does not submit them or interact with government agencies on your behalf.
  • You pay ItsEasy a separate fee for form preparation, then pay the State Department or embassy their own fees when you submit.
  • The service covers U.S. passport renewals, new passports, passport cards, and visa applications for many countries.
  • You remain responsible for gathering documents like birth certificates, photos, and proof of citizenship before you use the service.

What forms ItsEasy can prepare

ItsEasy prepares the most common passport and visa forms. For U.S. passports, it handles Form DS-11 (new passport in person), Form DS-82 (passport renewal by mail), and Form DS-64 (reporting a lost or stolen passport). It also prepares the DS-160 form for U.S. visa applications and visa forms for many other countries, though the list varies.

Before you start, check ItsEasy's website to confirm it covers the specific form you need. If you require a form the service does not handle — such as a passport amendment or a visa for a country not listed — you will need to prepare that form yourself or work with a different service.

How much ItsEasy charges

ItsEasy's fees vary by form type and typically range from $30 to $100 for passport preparation and $50 to $150 for visa preparation, though exact prices change. The company sometimes offers different pricing tiers depending on how quickly you need the forms completed.

These fees are separate from government charges. When you submit your completed forms to the State Department or an embassy, you will owe additional fees — a U.S. passport renewal costs $130, a new passport costs $165, and visa fees vary by country. Budget for both the ItsEasy preparation fee and the government fee.

What you need to bring to ItsEasy

ItsEasy asks you questions and fills in the forms, but you must provide the information and documents. You will need your Social Security number, date of birth, citizenship status, and travel destination. For a passport, have your birth certificate, state ID or driver's license, and a passport photo ready. For a visa, requirements depend on the country but usually include your passport number, employment information, and proof of funds.

ItsEasy does not store your documents or submit them to the government. You print the completed forms yourself and mail them or deliver them in person to the State Department, passport agency, embassy, or consulate. The service provides instructions on where to send each form.

How ItsEasy compares to doing it yourself

You can fill out passport and visa forms yourself without paying ItsEasy. The State Department website and embassy websites provide the forms and instructions for free. If you are comfortable reading government instructions and filling in forms accurately, you can save the ItsEasy fee.

People often use ItsEasy when they find government forms confusing, when they are unsure which form they need, or when they want someone to double-check their answers before submitting. The trade-off is paying a fee to avoid the risk of filling out the form wrong and having your process rejected or delayed.

How ItsEasy compares to using a passport agency or visa service

Some people work with a passport agency or visa service that submits forms directly to the government on their behalf. These services typically charge more than ItsEasy — often $100 to $300 or more — because they handle the entire process, not just form preparation. They may also offer expedited processing, meaning your process moves faster through the government queue.

ItsEasy is cheaper because it only prepares the forms; you handle submission yourself. If you need your passport or visa quickly and do not want to manage the submission process, a full-service agency may be worth the extra cost. If you are willing to submit the forms yourself and mainly want help filling them out correctly, ItsEasy is a lower-cost option.

What happens after you submit your forms

Once you print your ItsEasy forms and submit them to the government, ItsEasy's role ends. The State Department, embassy, or consulate then processes your process on their timeline. Processing times vary — a passport renewal by mail typically takes 4 to 6 weeks, while a new passport in person can be issued the same day or within a few days.

If the government rejects your process because of an error on the form, you will need to correct it and resubmit. ItsEasy may offer to prepare a corrected form, though you should confirm their policy on revisions before you submit your first process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ItsEasy submit my forms to the government for me?

No. ItsEasy prepares the forms and you submit them yourself. You print the completed forms, gather your documents, and mail or deliver them to the State Department, passport agency, embassy, or consulate. ItsEasy does not interact with government agencies.

What if I make a mistake on the form ItsEasy prepared?

Contact ItsEasy before you submit. Many services will correct errors at no extra charge if you catch them before submission. If the government rejects your process because of an error, you may need to pay ItsEasy again to prepare a corrected form, depending on their policy.

Is ItsEasy faster than filling out the form myself?

ItsEasy prepares the form faster than you might do it yourself, but it does not speed up government processing. The State Department and embassies process applications in the same order regardless of whether you used ItsEasy or filled out the form yourself. ItsEasy saves time on form preparation, not on approval.

Can ItsEasy prepare forms for countries other than the United States?

ItsEasy prepares visa forms for many countries, but the list varies. Check their website to see whether they cover the country you are traveling to. If they do not, you will need to prepare the visa form yourself or work with a service that covers that country.

What if I need my passport or visa urgently?

ItsEasy can prepare your forms quickly, but government processing times are fixed. For urgent passports, the State Department offers expedited processing (1 to 2 weeks) or same-day service at passport agencies for an extra fee. A full-service visa or passport agency may also offer expedited government processing for a higher price than ItsEasy charges.