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Get an Expedited Passport for an Unforgettable Spring Break!

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?

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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How To Expedite My Passport If I’m Supposed to Apply in Person?

When you use an expediting company to expedite your passport, there are some things you need to know before you submit your application.  For example, when you expedite your passport using an private expediting company, in most cases you have to mail all of your documents to the expediting company using an express mail service. However, the government requires you to apply for a passport in person in most cases. Only passport renewals that meet certain criteria can be submitted…

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When Love at First Sight Requires a 24-Hour Passport

At RushMyPassport.com, we have helped all kinds of people get passports in a hurry.  So, here's an international tale of "love at first sight" that required a 24-hour passport. One of our customers was a gentleman seeking a bride in Thailand through a marriage agency. He had just proposed to a woman in Thailand, and wanted to meet his bride-to-be as soon as possible. RushMyPassport.com was able to get him a passport within 24 hours, so he could pick up…

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How To Fix Mistakes On Your US Passport

Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes, so does the US Passport Agency. Whenever you get a new passport, you should look it over carefully, just to make sure all of the information is correct. If there is a printing error, you'll need to get it corrected before you travel. How do you fix a printing error on your US passport? Fortunately, you don't have to go through the entire application process again. Instead, submit Form DS-5504. You'll also need to send in…

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Getting an Express Passport For a Business Trip

In today's global economy, more and businesses are sending their employees overseas for conferences, training and meeting with international clients.  What happens if your company wants you to go on an international business trip, and you don't have a passport? If you have an important business trip coming up in the near future, there are a few different ways to go about getting an express passport. First, if you have at least two weeks, you can use the government's expedited…

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Do I Need a Passport to go to Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean?

Travel requirements have been changing so quickly, it can be hard to keep track of what documents are required to go where. However, it's important to stay up-to-date, since not having the correct paperwork can derail your trip!  One of the common questions about travel requirements involves travel to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, countries covered under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Do you need a passport for travel to Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean? Currently, it depends on…

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What Happens If You Find Your Lost Passport?

Have you ever called your bank or credit card company to report a lost or stolen card, only to find it the very next day? What if the same thing happens after you call to report a lost passport? Here's what you need to know if you find your passport after reporting it lost or stolen: Just like a credit card, a passport is invalid after it's reported lost or stolen. Don't try to use your passport to travel-you'll have…

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