According to statistics from the US State Department published in the Washington Post, as of 2007 only 27% of Americans had a valid passport. That’s not very many people, but passport applications have increased in recent years as passports become necessary for more and more people. Do you need a US passport? Here are some reasons why you might:
Travel
If you are traveling outside of the US, you probably need a passport.
Read ArticleWith many airlines offering discounted fares overseas, now is a great time to take that international trip you’ve been dreaming about. Of course, the main reason airfare is so cheap because many people can’t afford to travel at the moment.
Read ArticleRecently, the US Department of Stateissued a travel warning for American citizens regarding travel to Mexico. Our neighbor to the south has long been a popular vacation spot for Americans, but some areas of the country have erupted into violence as drug cartels struggle for power over Mexican police forces and each other.
Read ArticleStudy abroad programs are becoming more and more popular among US college students, and for good reason. College is the perfect time to try living overseas!
Think about it…by studying abroad, you get to experience another country and another culture firsthand while you earn college credits.
Read ArticleAs of November 1st, 2016, you are no longer allowed to wear glasses in your passport photo.
Before you go in to have passport photos taken, it’s a good idea to be aware of the US Passport Agency’s requirements for passport photos.
Read ArticleAre you looking for a new job? Tourism Queensland in Queensland, Australia, is currently offering one lucky person the best job ever: Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef!
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