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Enhanced Driver’s License or US Passport for Minnesota?
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According to this article on NorthlandsNewsCenter.com, Minnesotans will soon be able to purchase an enhanced driver's license, which can be used instead of a US passport to cross the border into Mexico or Canada. The new license will cost an extra $15 above and beyond the normal costs for getting a license in Minnesota. That makes it a much cheaper option than getting a US passport. In an article on local ABC affiliate WDIO.com, Minnesota state Rep. Roger Reinert, the…

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Will You Need an Expedited Passport To Get a Travel Visa?
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One of the perks of being an American citizen is that there are lots of countries that you don't need a visa to visit, or that will let you get a visa at the airport when you arrive. However, some countries require that you apply for a travel visa in advance. In most cases, this means sending a visa application and your passport off to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the country you are visiting. But before you send…

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How to Replace a Lost Passport Overseas
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There's almost nothing worse than losing your passport the day before you are supposed to leave on an international trip-except, perhaps, losing it while you are far from home in another country. What should you do if this happens to you? The following process will help you get your lost passport replaced ASAP. Step 1: Calm Down Losing a passport in another country can send you in panic mode faster than almost anything else. Panic accomplishes nothing, so the first…

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New Passports For Citizens Born to Midwives Near the Border
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*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.   US citizens born to midwives near the US-Mexican border will get a chance to get new passports next month by applying at special mobile units set up by the Department of State.  The mobile units are being set up as part of the settlement for a class-action lawsuit filed by the ACLU on behalf of American citizens…

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Disaster Tourism: Is it Worth Getting a Passport?
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News of natural disasters or political violence in other countries leaves most people simply shaking their heads. However, for some travelers, bad news in an otherwise attractive travel destination means that it's time to double-check the expiration date on your passport. Why would you want to travel to an area that's experiencing difficulties? Most people choose to stay home or go somewhere else when conditions in a particular destination are less than ideal, which means that you can often score…

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Get a Passport Quick to Attend the Shanghai World Expo
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The idea of a World's Fair may seem somewhat quaint, calling to mind the first Great Exposition in London, England in 1851 or the electrical exhibits at the the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. However, the practice of holding international expositions has continued to this day.  Now, as then, the expositions provide countries with an opportunity to show off, whether it be by displaying new technologies or through cultural and artistic exhibitions. This year, China is hosting a world's fair…

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Cruise Ship Weddings: Why You Might Need An Expedited Passport
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Something old? Check.  Something new? Check. Something borrowed? Check. Valid passport? Hey,wait a minute... These days, cruise ship weddings are replacing more expensive destination weddings as the ceremony of choice for budget-conscious couples who love to travel. The NileGuidance blog reports that the number of couples getting married on a cruise ship has risen by 60% in the past decade.  Cruise ship weddings are quite affordable, even if you don't have a lot of money to spend-Carnival Cruise's basic ceremony…

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Stolen Passports Increasingly Common in El Paso, Texas
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If you live in El Paso, keep a close eye on your US passport.  According to local TV station NewsChannel9,  stolen passports are on the rise as thieves target US citizens for their travel documents. In a story published on March 17th, the station advised that the local passport office had noticed a trend of people being mugged not for cash or jewelry, but for their US passports.  On April 19th, they reported that the trend had continued, and that…

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