Passport News & Travel Guides

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 mistake made during the production process. Before using the passport for international travel, check the information carefully. Check Your Passport as Soon as It Arrives When your passport arrives,…

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…

If you need a new passport but do not have your previous one, you may still be able to apply. The process depends on why you do not have your old passport and whether you are applying for a renewal or a new passport. Knowing which application to use is an important first step when…

Discovering that your passport has been stolen right before a trip can be stressful. If you are dealing with a stolen passport before travel, you’ll need to act quickly. A stolen passport cannot simply be used as normal once you report it. You will need to follow the appropriate replacement process before traveling internationally. Report…

If you need a passport quickly, you may hear the term expedited passport proof of travel. But what exactly does that mean? Proof of travel is documentation showing that you have upcoming international travel. It can help demonstrate why you need your passport within a shorter timeframe. What Counts as Proof of Travel? Proof of…

Americans who live outside the United States can still apply for or renew a U.S. passport. The process differs from applying within the country, so knowing where to go and which documents you need is important. Whether you moved abroad permanently or are temporarily living in another country, you can apply for a U.S. passport…