In 2008, the US Department of State introduced a new passport option: the US passport card. The wallet-sized card was meant to make international travel to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean more convenient and less expensive. Passport cards are the same size and shape as a driver’s license, and they cost much less-only $45 for a card compared to $100 for a passport book.
Read ArticleLost Passport Keeps Lindsay Lohan From Appearing in Court
For most people, a lost passport is simply a major inconvenience. However, for Lindsay Lohan, it could mean 180 days in jail.
The young starlet was due back in court this morning to deal with issues related to her probation.
Read ArticleEnhanced Driver’s License or US Passport for Minnesota?
According to this article on NorthlandsNewsCenter.com, Minnesotans will soon be able to purchase an enhanced driver’s license, which can be used instead of a US passport to cross the border into Mexico or Canada.
Read ArticleWill You Need an Expedited Passport To Get a Travel Visa?
One of the perks of being an American citizen is that there are lots of countries that you don’t need a visa to visit, or that will let you get a visa at the airport when you arrive.
Read ArticleIndiana Man Waits 6 Months For Passport Services
Jimmy Woodson had no idea it could take so long to get passport services. According to the South Bend Tribune, the Niles, Indiana man applied for a new passport 6 months ago, at the same time as his wife and 11-year-old son.
Read ArticleGetting a Passport for Cheaper Dental Care
If you need a lot of dental work done, the costs can be prohibitive. For example, according to Wikipedia, the average cost for a root canal in the US ranges from $699 to $1300.
Read ArticleObtaining a Passport: Is Your Birth Certificate Good Enough?
When obtaining a passport, you must provide proof of US citizenship. Assuming you were born in the US and don’t have an expired passport to submit with your application, you would do that by submitting a copy of your birth certificate.
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