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If you are planning to travel somewhere very close to the US, a passport card at a glance might seem like the best option. It is smaller, inexpensive and more convenient than a traditional passport. Also, it is the same size of a credit card and can fit quite easily...

The process to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport is like what is needed to apply for a new passport. Replacing a Lost or Stolen Passport Having your passport lost or stolen is a terrifying and unlucky experience that causes you more energy, time, and money in the process....

What is the REAL ID Act? Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or passport to fly within the United States. The REAL ID Act was first passed by Congress in the wake...

Changing a name is more common than you may think. The reasons for a name change can be from getting married, which is the most common, to getting a divorce or adopted. However, for a passport holder, applying for a new replacement after a name change can be a little...

Most people are anxious to get a passport back in their hands as soon as possible for various reasons. It usually depends on when you are planning to travel. People are always renewing passports, applying for first-time passports or looking to replace a lost or stolen passport. It is imperative...

What is an International Driving Permit? If you are traveling overseas and plan to rent a car, you will need to apply for an International Driving Permit. An International Driver's Permit (IDP) allows you to drive a vehicle in another country, as long as you also have a valid driver's...

Passports through the state department are currently taking 7-10 weeks to process, CIBT standard expedite is currently 3-5 weeks or 2-14 days expedite slots. The U.S. Department of State has 26 locations that issue same-day passports. To qualify for an expedited passport, you must travel within 14 days (or 30...

Imagine showing up at the airport, just to get turned away at the gate. You are told you cannot board your flight because your passport expires within the next few months. Although you checked the expiration date, and it doesn’t expire until next month, you cannot board the flight. How...

Every person in the United States, whether young or old, needs a passport to leave the country. Even newborn babies require a passport to go abroad! However, those above 16 years of age receive adult passports. So, to get a minor passport read this article. The process to acquire one...

Every US citizen, regardless of age, must have a passport to travel abroad. Newborn babies, infants, and toddlers all need a passport to leave and enter another country. Just as if an adult was applying for a passport, babies must have Form DS-11 filled out and submitted. The form asks...