DS-4085 — Application for Additional Visa Pages
Short answer
Historic form for adding pages to a passport book. Extra pages are no longer added — frequent travelers request the 52-page book instead.
- Who it's for
- Reference only. Travelers running out of pages now apply for a new book.
- How it's filed
- Not accepted for new requests. Use DS-82 or DS-11 and check the large-book option.
- Fees
- Standard renewal fees apply to the replacement book.
- Timing
- Same as a normal renewal.
How to complete it
- 1
Ask for the 52-page book
There is no extra charge for the larger book. Select it on your DS-82 or DS-11 and note it clearly.
- 2
Renew before you run out
Most countries require two to four blank pages on entry, so renew when you are down to about four.
Tricks of the trade
- Always choose the 52-page book if you travel more than a couple of times a year — it costs nothing extra.
- Visa stamps do not migrate to the new book, so keep the canceled one for records.
Mistakes that cause rejections
- Mailing this form expecting pages to be added.
- Waiting until zero blank pages remain.
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What to bring
0 of 5 items readyWatch out: Sending a DS-4085 today only delays you; the fix is a new book.
Watch out: Frequent travelers who skip this box end up reapplying years early.
Watch out: Glasses, hats, uniforms, shadows behind the head, filters, and reprints of an old photo are all rejected. Do not staple, paper-clip, or write on the photo.
What it costs
- Passport book
- $130
Where it goes
Follow the DS-82 or DS-11 submission route instead of filing this form.
Common rejection pitfalls
- Mailing this form expecting pages to be added.
- Waiting until zero blank pages remain.
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