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Why You Should Get a Passport For a Closed-Loop Cruise
By Passport Editorial

In June, getting a passport became mandatory for Americans traveling to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean via land or sea. However, there is an exception: You don't need a passport if you are traveling to these areas on a closed-loop cruise, which is a cruise that begins and ends at the same US port. Technically, all you need to go on a closed-loop cruise to any of these three regions is photo ID and a state-issued copy of your birth…

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Get a Fast Passport To Visit Canada For Labor Day
By Passport Editorial

If you still don't have plans for Labor Day, why not take a trip across the border into Canada? Expedia has some wonderful specials available for Labor Day from Canadian hotels.  For example,  you can get a room at the Imperial Inns and Suites in Niagara Falls for just $56 per night. The Canadian side of the falls has casinos, wine tours, the Criminals Hall of Fame Wax Museum and the Guinness Book of World Records Museum. Or, if you'd…

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Take Your US Passport Around The World Without Paying a Fortune
By Passport Editorial

Have you always wanted to travel the world, but never been able to come up with the dough? These days, if you aren't afraid to talk to strangers or to get your hands dirty, there are lots of ways to take your US passport around the world for cheap. 1. Working on an Organic Farm: If you volunteer with WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities On Organic Farms), you can arrange to work at an organic farm overseas in exchange for food…

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What Good Are US Passports Once You’re Home?
By Passport Editorial

After you've returned from an overseas journey, what do you do with your family's US passports? Most people put their passports in a drawer and lock them away until their next trip.  However, there are some things you can use your passport to do here at home: Get a job:  US passports can be used to establish both proof of identity and proof of eligibility to work in the United States when you get a job with a new employer.…

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Passport Renewal in Chicago
By Passport Editorial

*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.   What do you do if you live in Chicago and you need to get your passport renewed? No matter where you live, the first step is to figure out whether you are eligible to renew your passport by mail, or whether you will have to apply again in person. You can renew by mail if you meet…

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If Your Passport Number is Stolen, Should You Apply For New Passport?
By Passport Editorial

These days, identity theft is a serious concern. Robbers are just as likely to steal your personal information and documents as they are to go for actual money and valuables. Of course, if your passport gets stolen, you should report it immediately-but what if the thief only gets your passport number, or a copy of your passport? In that case, they would have your passport number, but you would still have the physical passport in your possession. According to the…

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US Passport Holders: Traveling To China With a Fever
By Passport Editorial

US passport holders should be aware that if they are planning on traveling to China any time in the near future, they'd better be healthy when they leave home! The Chinese government has introduced some pretty strict quarantine measures to try to stem the spread of the H1N1 "swine flu" virus, and international travelers are receiving extra scrutiny. For example, this article in the New York Times tells the story of a mother whose daughter went to China for a…

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