As of November 1st, 2016, you are no longer allowed to wear glasses in your passport photo.
One common reason that passport applications get delayed is for an unacceptable passport photo. You can’t just submit a random headshot of yourself- the US Department of State is very particular about the type of photos it will accept. Here are some guidelines to make sure your glamour shot gets accepted the first time:
If you are traveling in 2010, there are new passport laws you need to be aware of. For example, at the beginning of last year, American citizens could enter Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean without a passport.
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As winter storms slam large parts of the US (again), one way to soothe yourself is to book a vacation someplace tropical. If you are planning a trip to the Virgin Islands, you may be wondering whether or not you need a passport to go.
Read ArticleIf you need to apply for a passport and you live in Union County, New Jersey, here’s how to score free passport photos: Go submit your application at the Union County Clerk’s office before the end of February.
Read ArticlePeaches Geldof, the 20-year daughter of Sir Bob Geldof (the former lead singer of the Boomtown Rats and the actor who played “Pink” in Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall”) recently lost her passport in a London park.
Read ArticleWe may still be stuck in the depths of winter, but Spring Break is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning your spring vacation. If you are vacationing outside of the US this year, it’s important to check and see what kind of travel documents you will need.
Read ArticleOne name is enough for most of us mortals, but celebrities often have two-their actual legal name and the name they perform under. So, Tony Bennett is actually Anthony Benedetto, Marilyn Manson is actually Brian Warner and Joan Rivers is actually Joan Rosenberg, the last name of her late husband.
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