If you are traveling soon and you need your passport during a government shutdown, you need to apply for your passport immediately. Notably, during prior government shutdowns, passport offices were often operational only while funds lasted.
Currently, routine processing takes approximately 4-6 weeks when applying directly through the Department of State. Should you need a passport sooner, a private expediting company may be worth looking into.
Read Article You shouldn’t travel with a damaged passport. But how damaged does it have to be before it’s considered unusable? If you travel frequently, your passport will eventually end up in less-than-pristine condition.
Read Article As the world eagerly awaits the grand event, the 2024 Paris Olympics promises to be a spectacular celebration of unity, sportsmanship, and athletic prowess. In this blog, we’ll guide you through the exciting events, share essential information on travel requirements, and provide tips for securing the perfect hotel for your unforgettable Olympic experience.
Read Article What are the cruise passport requirements? For most cruises, a valid passport is often the best ID to carry. The U.S. Department of State recommends all travelers carry a valid passport anytime you leave the country.
Read ArticleEarlier this summer, we posted a blog on 4 Great Apps for International Travel. We wanted to add some additional apps to the list to ensure you were up to date on the latest and greatest apps for international travel.
Read ArticleThere’s no denying that traveling to another country can be a life-changing event, especially when you’re young. I know I’ll never forget my art-history-themed senior trip to Europe, for example. It was an amazing and humbling experience to realize how big the world outside of America is.
Read ArticleEarlier this year, C.G.P Grey crunched some numbers to find out the approximate percentage of people in each state who owned passports. Alabama was fourth from the bottom, with only 25.03% of its residents owning passports.
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