In California, deep-sea fishing boats crossing into Mexican waters have found themselves on the hook instead, as the Mexican navy boarded them and checked their passengers’ passports. According to SignOnSanDiego.com, the sport-fishing boats believed that they were complying with existing regulations that allow anglers to take short fishing trips of a day or less into Mexican waters, as long as they have a Mexican fishing license.
Read ArticleYour US Passport Can Take You to Japan – But is it Safe?
More than four months after an earthquake and a tsunami delivered a devastating one-two punch to Japan, the tourism industry is still reeling from the blow. Perceptions about the safety of the country (or lack thereof) are keeping many Americans away.
Read ArticleFamous People Perks: Emergency Passport With No Photo ID
*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.
Losing a passport overseas is a frightening, frustrating experience.
Read ArticlePassport Applications Accepted at Rescheduled Passport Day Event
For many Americans, submitting your passport application during the week can range from a minor annoyance to well-nigh impossible. Unfortunately, many places that accept passport applications are closed during the weekend.
Read ArticleHow Many Americans Have a US Passport?
As long as you’re an American citizen, you qualify for a US passport, which allows you to travel to almost any country in the world. But how many Americans have actually taken the government up on this offer?
Read ArticlePolite Thief Returns Stolen Passport
When your passport is stolen, the last thing you’d expect the thief to do is to take the time to mail it back to you. But that’s what happened to one US tourist vacationing in England in May, according to the BBC.
Read ArticleGet a Fast Passport to Attend the Salzburg Festival
Here’s a gentle reminder for all classical music and drama buffs: the annual Salzburg Festival is coming up next week!
The Salzburg Festival is held every summer in Salzburg, Germany, the birthplace of Mozart.
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