Dual Passports: Getting a Passport From More Than One Country - Expedited Passports

Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra passport? The New York Times has an article up about the advantages of getting a passport from more than one country.  Although traveling with more than one passport may seem sneaky, like something a spy would do, if you have dual nationality it’s perfectly legal. Getting a passport from more than one country allows you to pick and choose which customs lines you go through, and prevents you from having to advertise your nationality in places where it’s safer not to be an American. Plus, it can make it easier to live and work abroad.

How do you go about getting a second passport? According to the New York Times article referenced above, many American citizens qualify for dual nationality for one reason or another, including “ethnic heritage, religion, country of birth or where their spouse was born.” So, you may qualify for an additional passport without even knowing it!  If do you qualify, you should be aware that getting a passport from another country could subject you to additional obligations, too, including tax obligations and military service in some countries. However, in many cases you can secure an exemption as an American citizen.

Also, if you’re an American citizen, you still need a US passport to enter and leave the US. A foreign passport won’t work! When it comes to getting a US passport, you have two options. You can go through the US Passport Agency, or use a private expediting company. Although the US Passport Agency does offer expedited service for an additional fee, if you’re running on a tight schedule, a private passport expediter is your best bet. They can help you with all the necessary paperwork and ensure that you get your passport in  as little as 24 hours!

We’ve already told you that 2009 is going to be a great year for travel. If you can afford an international vacation, the world is your oyster this year. What are some of the top travel destinations for 2009? The travel industry is not immune to the frenzy of listmania that seems to descend on everyone with the start of a New Year, and almost every travel website has its own list of the best places to visit in 2009.

If you’re trying to make travel plans and need some inspiration, I’d recommend saving yourself some time and heading over to Budget Globetrotting. They’ve created a handy compilation of lists from other travel websites, so you can see them all at once without having to search for them individually.  See recommended destinations from Frommer’s, Lonely Planet, Bootsnall and more, and start making plans for the year to come!

Now, some of these destinations, like Washington, DC (recommended by Frommer’s and TravelMuse), are in the US. However, many of the more intriguing destinations are overseas. Do you fancy kayaking in Vilnius, Lithuania? How about checking out the scenic Bay of Fire in Tasmania, as Lonely Planet suggests? If you’re going overseas in 2009, you need to arrange for passport services now if you don’t have a valid passport. There are two ways to get passport services-you can go directly through the government, or you can arrange passport services with a private passport expediting company like RushMyPassport.com. If you’re in a hurry to leave, getting passport services from an expediting company is often worth the extra cost. Using an expeditor means that you’ll have a trained passport specialist to help you through the process, ensuring that everything goes smoothly and you have your passport in hand when you need it!