Passport News & Travel Guides

If you have an international trip coming up, you may be wondering how long passport renewal takes. The time it takes to renew a passport depends on the processing service you choose and how you submit your application. The U.S. Department of State offers routine and expedited processing. Processing times can change, so check the current…

Planning a cruise can be exciting, but check one important travel document before you book your trip: your passport. Depending on your cruise itinerary, you may need a passport to board and return to the United States. Even when a passport isn’t strictly required for a specific cruise, having one can help if your travel…

If you need an urgent passport without a government appointment, you may be looking for an alternative to waiting for an appointment at a U.S. Department of State passport agency. The good news is that you can work with a private passport expediting service in Atlanta. A private courier can help prepare your application, review…

If your passport expires soon, you may wonder whether you can still travel internationally. The answer depends on your destination, your travel dates, and the passport validity rules for the country you are visiting. Some countries require your passport to remain valid for several months after your trip begins or ends. Because of this, checking…

Finding a mistake in your passport after it arrives can be concerning. A passport printing error can involve incorrect personal information, a photo issue, or another production mistake. Before using the passport for international travel, check the information carefully. Check Your Passport as Soon as It Arrives When your passport arrives, look through it before…

If your passport application is taking too long, you may be wondering when your passport will arrive and whether there is anything you can do. Processing times can vary depending on the type of application, time of year, and the processing service you selected. If you have upcoming international travel, check your application status and…

Losing important citizenship documents can complicate a passport application. If you lost a citizenship document and need a passport, first determine which document is missing. Your options may depend on whether you lost a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, Certificate of Citizenship, or another document. Which Citizenship Document Did You Lose? U.S. passport applicants must provide…

If your passport hasn’t arrived before your flight, you may worry about missing your trip. International travel requires a valid passport, so act quickly if your passport is still being processed. The right steps depend on your travel date, application status, and the type of passport service you used. Check Your Passport Application Status First,…

If you are applying for a U.S. passport, you may wonder whether you need to have your physical Social Security card.The good news is that not having the physical card doesn’t necessarily prevent you from applying for a passport without one. However, you generally need to provide your Social Security number if you have been issued…