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How to Add More Pages to Your U.S. Passport
If you’re a frequent international traveler, you know all about those entry stamps that cover the pages of your passport. However, the more you travel, the more pages you need in your passport book for stamps. Still, what happens if you need more pages? Most countries require you to have at least 2-4 blank pages…
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When Do You Need A New Passport Photo?
Did you pull out your passport and realize you look nothing like your passport photo anymore? You may be thinking it’s time to get a new picture. However, the U.S. Department of State only requires you to get a new passport photo if you have undergone “significant change.” But what counts as a significant change?…
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Do You Need a Passport to Go On a Cruise?
We understand the question: Do you need a passport to go on a cruise? Traveling by sea is often a new experience, and it can take time to navigate documentation. The confusion is partly run by how different the requirements are to travel by plane. All international flights require a valid U.S Passport to be…
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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…