If you’re planning an international trip, there’s an important passport validity requirement that you should know about: the six-month validity rule.
Many countries require that your passport be valid for at least six months before your planned departure date, and failure to comply with this requirement could result in being denied entry. To avoid complications, it’s best to renew your passport if it is set to expire within six months of your departure.
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Passport processing times have recently been updated, with routine processing for U.S. passports currently sitting at 4-6 weeks plus shipping time. If you’re planning on traveling internationally in the near future, it’s a good idea to plan ahead on how long it will take for your passport to be processed once you’ve applied.
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Americans traveling to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean by land or sea need an ID that complies with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative to return to the United States. While everyone traveling internationally by plane needs a US passport, land and sea travelers have more options.
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You already know that it’s a bad idea to wait until the last minute to renew your passport.
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Effective January 8, 2025, U.S. citizens traveling to the United Kingdom will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before departure. This new requirement, part of the UK’s effort to streamline and secure entry processes, applies to tourists and business travelers from visa-free countries.
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In a digital age where convenience is key, your wallet just got a little thinner and your phone a little smarter. Google Wallet now allows you to store your US passport digitally.
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Your passport is one of the most important documents you will ever own, and the process to get one can be overwhelming. There are different passport processing speeds, fees, and required documents, but we will make it easy to understand how to apply for a new passport.
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