Trump’s portrait to appear on limited-edition US passports for 250th anniversary

Key facts

• State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott confirmed the special passports will be released in July.
• The passports feature Trump’s portrait and gold signature on the inside cover, with the Declaration of Independence text.
• Only 25,000 to 30,000 documents will be available.
• The commemorative design will be the default passport at the Washington Passport Agency while supplies last.
• Online renewals and other locations will continue to offer the standard passport design.
• Etsy sellers have begun offering stickers to cover Trump’s image, similar to those made for the 2026 America the Beautiful pass.

A passport with a president’s face

The United States will soon issue passports bearing the image of President Donald Trump, the State Department announced Tuesday. The limited-edition documents, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, will be released in July. They will feature Trump’s portrait superimposed over the text of the Declaration of Independence, with his signature rendered in gold on the inside cover.

Availability restricted to Washington Passport Agency

The special passports will only be available to American citizens who apply in person at the Washington Passport Agency, while supplies last. A State Department official said the commemorative design “will be the default passport out of the Washington Passport Agency when available,” meaning that anyone renewing in person at that location will receive it until the limited run is exhausted. Online applications and other passport agencies will continue to issue the standard design.

A limited run of 25,000 to 30,000 documents

between 25,000 and 30,000 of the commemorative passports will be produced. The State Department has not confirmed the exact number but described the release as a “limited number.” The passports will be valid for ten years, making them a long-term travel document for those who obtain them.

Part of a broader America250 celebration

The passport launch is one element of the Trump administration’s “America250” festivities, which include a Grand Prix race on the National Mall in August and a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn in June. The Department of the Interior also unveiled a commemorative national park pass last year featuring Trump’s portrait alongside George Washington. In March, the Commission of Fine Arts approved a commemorative coin for the 250th birthday bearing Trump’s likeness.

Public reaction and sticker workarounds

The announcement sparked online debate, with many Americans asking whether they can opt out of the new design. In response, Etsy sellers began offering stickers to cover Trump’s image on the passport page. One vendor, phuonggogo95, listed spoofs including a sleeping Trump and one replacing his face with Jeffrey Epstein’s. Another seller, ArtisanRepublicShop, marketed a sticker that adds devil horns and the word “pedo.” Similar stickers appeared in January after the Interior Department released its America the Beautiful pass, but the National Park Service later prohibited admission with sticker-adorned passes. The State Department has not yet issued guidance on whether passports with covered pages will be accepted.

Design details and historical shift

The new passport’s inside cover replaces the traditional image of Francis Scott Key and lines from the national anthem with Trump’s portrait and the Declaration of Independence text. The back cover will feature an American flag with “250” centered among 13 stars, representing the 1777 flag. The front cover has been slightly altered, with “United States of America” enlarged and placed above the crest. The State Department insists the passports maintain “the same security features that make the U.S. passport the most secure documents in the world.”

Outlook and open questions

The State Department has not specified how long the commemorative passports will be available, only that issuance will continue “for as long as there is availability.” The launch is expected to coincide with the 250th anniversary celebrations in July. It remains unclear whether the design will become permanent or if future administrations will issue their own commemorative versions. For now, Americans seeking a standard passport can avoid the Trump design by applying online or at any passport agency outside Washington, D.C.

The bottom line

• The State Department will issue 25,000–30,000 limited-edition passports featuring Trump’s portrait for the 250th anniversary.
• The commemorative passport is only available in person at the Washington Passport Agency; online and other locations offer standard design.
• The passport includes Trump’s image, gold signature, and Declaration of Independence text on the inside cover.
• Etsy sellers are already offering stickers to cover Trump’s image, but the State Department has not ruled on their acceptability.
• The passport is part of a broader America250 celebration including a Grand Prix, UFC fight, and commemorative coin and park pass.