*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.
US citizens born to midwives near the US-Mexican border will get a chance to get new passports next month by applying at special mobile units set up by the Department of State. The mobile units are being set up as part of the settlement for a class-action lawsuit filed by the ACLU on behalf of American citizens who were born at home to midwives near the border.
Read ArticleNews of natural disasters or political violence in other countries leaves most people simply shaking their heads. However, for some travelers, bad news in an otherwise attractive travel destination means that it’s time to double-check the expiration date on your passport.
Read ArticleThe idea of a World’s Fair may seem somewhat quaint, calling to mind the first Great Exposition in London, England in 1851 or the electrical exhibits at the the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893.
Read ArticleSomething old? Check. Something new? Check. Something borrowed? Check. Valid passport? Hey,wait a minute…
These days, cruise ship weddings are replacing more expensive destination weddings as the ceremony of choice for budget-conscious couples who love to travel.
Read ArticleIf you live in El Paso, keep a close eye on your US passport. According to local TV station NewsChannel9, stolen passports are on the rise as thieves target US citizens for their travel documents.
Read ArticleIt’s Earth Day, and to celebrate we’d like to highlight 5 top eco-tourism destinations. Obtaining a passport is the first step to visiting one of these earth-friendly hotels or resorts:
Avalon Coastal Retreat, Australia
This eco-resort is located along the coast of Great Oyster Bay in Tasmania.
Read ArticleHave you applied for a US passport card recently? If so, your card may be defective. The US Department of State has announced that 658 passport cards were found to be defective.
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