Travel Tips and Passport Information

For Canada Crossings, NEXUS Card No Longer Beats a US Passport

US Passport Requirement to Canada

Planning a trip to Canada? Make sure you understand the current US passport requirement to Canada. Depending on how you plan to visit Canada, you may be able to use a passport book, passport card, or even a NEXUS Card.

The NEXUS card used to be the best-kept secret of frequent travelers to Canada. The card, which requires a background check and in-depth interviews with authorities from both the US and Canada to obtain, gives you “trusted traveler” status, plus your own special “express lane” at the border.

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Can I Track My Passport Application?

It’s completely normal to feel just a wee bit nervous after you drop your passport application in the mail, especially if you’re on a deadline. After all, not only do you need your passport for travel, the application packet also contains important personal documents like your birth certificate.

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Passport Renewal and Name Change

Passport Renewal and Name Change

Whether you’ve changed your name due to marriage, divorce, or “just because,” the paperwork involved can be a huge hassle. If you’re planning on traveling overseas, you’ll need to get a new passport with your new name to avoid getting stuck at the border.

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