Need to add more pages to my U.S. passport? Possible?

[IceAIM]

I have a U.S. passport and only exactly half a page left before it is completely filled up. I will need to renew my Visa in a month and that Visa sticker will take up the whole half page!!!!

Is it possible to add more pages to my passport, or is my only option requesting a new passport? Where can I apply for a fresh passport or to add pages to my existing passport from Hong Kong?

[KnowItAll]

http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov ... the local consulate should be able to handle it for you.

[IceAIM]

One more question....and this is important: If all that needs to be done is adding additional pages to my passport....will they request my social security number?

Let's just say I have been late (I forgot) with filing my U.S. tax returns and I have read that if you have not filed all your tax returns you will be unable to *RENEW* your passport but I am unsure when it comes to adding pages to your passport.

[shri]

Just call them ... if it is this year's return, chances are you're still not on their radar.

[hello_there]

You should be able to apply for additional visa pages instead of a new passport, as long as your passport isn't near expiry. You will need to supply your social security number, however (its actually a requirement added by the US tax code).

If its this year's return you're late on, you should be fine - Americans living abroad get an automatic 2 month extension. If its previous returns, you're committing a fairly serious crime and it will be a problem, if the IRS has picked up on it. (Its a really good idea to get your taxes squared away, ASAP) Good luck.

[IceAIM]

When I add pages, can I simply pick up my passport same day or do they have to mail it to me?

[KnowItAll]

Like I said .. http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov