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Same Day Passports and Art in Houston
By Passport Editorial

Sometimes, a lost passport isn't as much of a tragedy as you'd think. One writer described how losing a passport right before an international trip gave him the chance to see the exquisite art in the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas. Why Houston? Houston is home to one of the 15 US Passport Agency offices scattered throughout the country. These offices are capable of issuing a same day passport if you appear in person with the right documents. After realizing…

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How Do You Know When It’s Time To Renew Your Passport?
By Passport Editorial

How do you know when it's time to renew your passport? This may sound like a trick question. After all, isn't the expiration date written right there next to your picture? Not so fast...just because your passport hasn't expired yet,  that doesn't mean that you can actually use it to travel. Many countries require that your passport be valid for a certain amount of time after you enter the country-usually 3 or 6 months. If you try to leave for…

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US Passport Services For Children
By Passport Editorial

You're planning your family's next big adventure abroad, and you've checked to make sure your passport is valid, or maybe you've recently had it renewed... But what about your children's passports? US Passport services are available for children. If you're traveling out of the country with your family, here is important information on child passports. If traveling outside the US, does my child need a passport? In most cases, yes. Even infants need a passport to travel outside of the…

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Will New Passport Laws Harm Tourism Industry?
By Passport Editorial

Businesses on both sides of the Mexican and Canadian borders are concerned about the potential impact of new passport laws for travelers crossing into Mexico and Canada by land or sea. At one time, you didn't need a passport to travel to Mexico or Canada. However, in 2007, under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, the government began requiring passports for people re-entering the US from Mexico or Canada by air. Starting in June of 2009, the government will also require…

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What to Do If You Need an Emergency Passport
By Passport Editorial

Currently, the US government recommends that you allow at least 3 weeks to receive a passport using normal passport processing. If you pay extra for the government's expedited service and use overnight shipping for your application, in most cases you'll have your new passport within 2 weeks. However, life doesn't always give you a 2 week notice. For example, if you have relatives overseas, you might have to leave the country on short notice to deal with a family emergency.…

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Do You Need to Go to a Passport Office to Get a Passport?
By Passport Editorial

Some passport requests, including renewals and name changes, can be handled through the mail.  However, the government requires many passport applicants to apply in person. If any of the following conditions apply to you, you'll need to submit your passport application in person at a passport office: This is your first time applying for a US passport, or your current US passport was issued before you turned 16. You are currently under 16 years of age. Your passport has been…

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Your New Year’s Resolution: Obtaining a Passport
By Passport Editorial

At midnight tonight, a new year will begin. New Year's Eve means parties, champagne and of course, New Year's resolutions. According to USA.gov, "taking a trip" is one of the 10 most popular New Year's resolutions. It's also a New Year's resolution you can actually enjoy keeping-unlike, say, resolving to cut out sweets. If you'd like to travel overseas, 2009 is a great time to do so. In fact, travel experts such as Genevieve Shaw Brown from Travelocity have proclaimed…

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