The first US passports were simple pieces of paper. Times have changed, and today’s passports rely on cutting-edge technology to protect against forgery. While most of that technology is top-secret, here are four elements that distinguish a real passport from a fake.
Ink: More than Meets the EyePut your passport under a black light and prepare to be amazed, as special fluorescent ink creates glowing patterns across the pages.
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As of October 2014, two post offices have opened “mega passport acceptance offices”. These California passport office locations are part of a pilot program that will eventually include seven passport application locations.
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If you’re a Global Entry member, you may be wondering what happens when it’s time to renew (or replace) your passport. Will you need to register the new passport with the Global Entry program?
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Worried about losing your passport? Most Americans don’t give the possibility a second thought, according to a new survey released by Mandala Research.
The group surveyed 1,000 Americans to gauge their concerns about lost or stolen passports.
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Traveling internationally? Don’t bring any exotic diseases home as unwanted souvenirs — get the right vaccines before you leave!
What Travel Vaccines Do You Need?Which vaccines will you need to protect yourself?
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Today’s job market is tough. One way to make your resume stand out: get a passport, and study abroad. According to CNN, only 1% of US students study abroad. Employers are increasingly seeking out candidates with this experience.
Read ArticleLooking for a way to save money on hotel reservations? Find great deals on hotel rooms using Roomer!
What is Roomer?Roomer provides a marketplace for people to resell prepaid, nonrefundable hotel reservations that they can no longer use.
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