All U.S. citizens need a passport to travel outside of the country. One of the most common questions when planning international travel is, “How much does it cost to get a passport?” Passport fees depend on the passport type you are applying for and how quickly you need it. If you need a passport in a hurry and don’t have 6 weeks to wait on routine processing, the Department of State offers a 2-3 week expediting option at the post office.
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Did you know that a child passport is only good for five years? Adult passports are valid for ten years, so it’s all too common for families to forget to renew their children’s passports when they expire.
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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.
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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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