Year: 2009

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Want to Study Abroad? Don’t Forget Your US Passport!

By Passport Editorial

Study abroad programs are becoming more and more popular among US college students, and for good reason.  College is the perfect time to try living overseas! Think about it...by studying abroad, you get to experience another country and another culture firsthand while you earn college credits.  After you graduate, you'll probably be short on both money and time, at least for a few years. That's why college is the best time to travel. Also, studies have shown that listening to…

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Get Rush Passport Service Now for St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin

By Passport Editorial

St Patrick's Day is less than a month away.  In America, that means several things: If you don't wear green, your friends will revel in tormenting you with "good-natured" pinches There will be an abundance of cheap green beer. After drinking much cheap green beer, perfectly reasonable adults will put on cheap green leprechaun hats and walk around shouting "Kiss me, I'm Irish!" Not that all of that isn't fun, of course, but this year, why not do something different?…

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Lost Passport Keeps Baseball Star Out of World Baseball Classic

By Passport Editorial

According to Reuters, Korean baseball star Byung-Hyun Kim, a former major league pitcher in the US, will not be able to attend this year's World Baseball Classic due to a lost passport.  Sports fans may remember Kim from his time with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Boston Red Socks and the Colorado Rockies. Kim hasn't played for about a year, and was hoping to get back in the game in the WBC. Unfortunately, he lost his passport and was not able…

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What Are the Requirements for US Passport Photos?

By Passport Editorial

As of November 1st, 2016, you are no longer allowed to wear glasses in your passport photo. Before you go in to have passport photos taken, it's a good idea to be aware of the US Passport Agency's requirements for passport photos. If your photos don't measure up, your passport application could be rejected. To make sure you get your passport in a timely manner, review the rules below before you strike a pose for the camera: You must submit…

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Get Your Passport Application In Now For Bargain Fares To Europe

By Passport Editorial

Have you always wanted to stand at the top of the Eiffel Tower or walk along the Thames? Traveling to Europe has recently become much more affordable. NileGuidance has an excellent post up that lists some of Continental's amazing deals on flights to Europe. For a mere $149 each way, you can skip across the pond from New York to Paris or from Houston to London! If you're leaving from the west coast, you can catch a flight from LA…

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Get an Expedited Passport for an Unforgettable Spring Break!

By Passport Editorial

Spring is just around the corner, and college students everywhere are gearing up for the annual week-long party that is Spring Break.  Despite the slowing economy, many students still have plans to travel, and many popular destinations are offering great last-minute deals. For example, Boncherry.com has a great post up that gives suggestions for popular Spring Break destinations, including Cancun and Acapulco in Mexico, Ibiza in Europe, Nassau and Jamaica. Over at TripSay.com's blog, there is an excellent list of…

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Do You Need a Passport To Go on a Cruise?

By Passport Editorial

UPDATED INFORMATION as of June 1, 2009:  A passport, a passport card, a NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment card, or an enhanced driver's license is required to travel to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean by land or by sea.  If you do not meet these circumstances you will need a passport to go on a cruise. If you are on a closed-loop cruise to any of the above destinations, one that begins and ends at the same US port, you…

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