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How Long Does It Take To Get a Passport?
A universal truth: The travel industry is unpredictable. The U.S. Department of State states that standard passport processing times range from 6 to 10 weeks. However, this estimation is from when your application is shipped. Other factors, too, may affect the time it takes to receive your passport. For example, if you are applying for…
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Southwest Airlines Shuts Down For The Year
Not every day does a massive airline shutdown, but that’s what happened to Southwest Airlines this past Christmas season. The airline suddenly ceased all operations for the remainder of the year, leaving many passengers stranded for the holidays during winter storm Elliot. Unfortunately, passengers weren’t the only ones. The Southwest Shutdown led to flight attendants…
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Top 5 Tips For Keeping Your Passport Safe
Your passport is the most important document when traveling abroad—keeping it in safe custody in a foreign country demands prudent measures. Keeping in touch with your surroundings would be best because losing your passport abroad can be a drawn-out and inconvenient process. A stolen or lost U.S. passport means you may not be able to…
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What To Bring: Hollywood Passport Agency Appointment
To expedite your passport as quickly and painlessly as possible, you’ll have to prepare five critical items for documentation: proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity, passport photos, proof of intent to travel, and the appropriate passport form completed via an official government form filler online. There are various exceptions and rules for these items,…
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Checking Your Passport Status
As a private courier, one of The Passport Office’s top questions is, “can I check my passport status?” While, in most cases, these callers aren’t clients, The Passport Office freely offers advice about getting more information regarding their passports and pending passport applications. Today, we’ll be going through the steps you’ll need to take to…
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How a Passport and a Visa Interact
Each country has different requirements for foreign visitors, such as entry and exit fees, passport validity when a passport expires within a few months, and whether you need a visa to accompany your passport. There are a few key differences and functions you should be aware of before visiting your nearest passport agency. All About…
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What Passport Forms Do You Need?
There are many different types of applications for passports. This means many different forms go with each application. We understand how difficult it is to determine what forms you need depending on your situation. That is why we have broken down what passport forms are required for each application. New Passport Forms You will apply…
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Do You Need a REAL ID card?
Starting May 7th, 2025, Travelers will not be able to fly domestically using regular state-issued ID or Driver’s License. Why? The Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, is implementing the REAL ID Act. Congress passed the Real ID Act in 2005 on the recommendation of the 9/11 Commission. The law intends to create a national…
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Top 7 Family International Travel Destinations
You and your family will have the time of their life exploring a new international travel destination! Where should you go? We have compiled a list of the perfect family friendly international travel destinations that is sure to help you find the perfect spot. Whether your loved ones are looking for an action-packed vacation, or…