We’ve already told you that 2009 is going to be a great year for travel. If you can afford an international vacation, the world is your oyster this year. What are some of the top travel destinations for 2009? The travel industry is not immune to the frenzy of listmania that seems to descend on everyone with the start of a New Year, and almost every travel website has its own list of the best places to visit in 2009.
Read ArticleSame Day Passports and Art in Houston
Sometimes, a lost passport isn’t as much of a tragedy as you’d think. One writer described how losing a passport right before an international trip gave him the chance to see the exquisite art in the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas.
Read ArticleHow Do You Know When It’s Time To Renew Your Passport?
How do you know when it’s time to renew your passport? This may sound like a trick question. After all, isn’t the expiration date written right there next to your picture?
Read ArticleUS Passport Services For Children
You’re planning your family’s next big adventure abroad, and you’ve checked to make sure your passport is valid, or maybe you’ve recently had it renewed… But what about your children’s passports?
Read ArticleWill New Passport Laws Harm Tourism Industry?
Businesses on both sides of the Mexican and Canadian borders are concerned about the potential impact of new passport laws for travelers crossing into Mexico and Canada by land or sea.
Read ArticleWhat to Do If You Need an Emergency Passport
Currently, the US government recommends that you allow at least 3 weeks to receive a passport using normal passport processing. If you pay extra for the government’s expedited service and use overnight shipping for your application, in most cases you’ll have your new passport within 2 weeks.
Read ArticleDo You Need to Go to a Passport Office to Get a Passport?
Some passport requests, including renewals and name changes, can be handled through the mail. However, the government requires many passport applicants to apply in person. If any of the following conditions apply to you, you’ll need to submit your passport application in person at a passport office:
- This is your first time applying for a US passport, or your current US passport was issued before you turned 16.