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Passport Editorial

RushMyPassport Editorial Team

Passport Editorial represents the combined expertise of RushMyPassport's passport advisors, operations team, and travel documentation specialists. With hands-on experience assisting thousands of U.S. citizens with their passport applications, our team writes and reviews content to ensure accuracy, practical guidance, and up-to-date information — because when your travel is on the line, you need advice from people who do this every day.

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Passport Renewal – Step-by-Step Guide
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Renewing your passport or updating your name change is a fairly simple process compared to some of the other types of passport applications.  The passport name change process follows the passport renewal steps so you can use this guide for both. There are two ways of getting your passport renewed.  You can choose to do your passport renewal through traditional means by going to your local post office for 6-8 week service or you can use an expediting company which…

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Do You Need a Passport for a Disney Cruise?
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Do you need a passport for a Disney cruise? Anytime you leave the US, you should carry a valid passport- including on all cruises in international waters. While some cruises may not require a passport (if your Disney cruise starts and ends at the same US port), the US Department of State recommends always traveling with a passport. International plane travel always requires a passport, so you’d need a passport to fly home in an emergency. Smart travelers will be…

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Finding a Lost Passport
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It's easy to replace a lost passport. A lost, stolen, or damaged passport can be replaced in 6-8 weeks through the post office or county clerk. However, if you need your passport fast, there are better options for you. Expedited passport services can replace your missing passport with processing times as quick as 24 hours. What to do when you can't find your passport A lost passport can be a disaster if you have an international trip on the horizon.…

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Can I Use a Valid Visa in an Expired Passport?
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Adult passports are valid for 10 years after they are issued. Depending on the country, travel visas can also be good for many years as well. Unfortunately, the expiration date on your travel visas is unlikely to coincide with the expiration date on your passport. What do you do if you have valid travel visas in an expired passport? Every country's rules are a little bit different, so the answer to that question depends on the type of visa that's…

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31 Best Travel Apps For a Smooth Trip
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What could be more glamorous than traveling the world? But you know the truth. Friends and family might envy your jet-setter lifestyle, but your Instagram doesn't show them the exhausting, stressful reality of international travel. Sometimes, it seems like it's just you, your suitcase and your phone against the world. But here's the good news: these days, there's an app to solve almost every problem travelers face. And we are excited to announce RushMyPassport recently partnered with Mobile Passport app,…

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How Safe Is Your US Passport? 3 Rules to Follow
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How safe is your US passport? The US has one of the most powerful passports in the world. As a result, it's also one of the most sought-after by criminals.  These 3 rules will help you protect your passport from thieves when you travel. Rule #1: Three Places to NEVER Leave Your US Passport Protecting your passport means keeping it somewhere defensible. NEVER  leave it in any of these places: Your back pocket: This is the easiest pocket to pickpocket.…

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Passport Requirements for Cruises

Passport Requirements for Cruises
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Do you need a passport to go on a cruise? Passport requirements for cruises depend on where you are going.  If your boat only stops at US ports, then a passport may not be necessary. However, the US Department of State highly recommends all international travelers carry a valid passport. US Citizens are required to present one of the following documents to re-enter the country: A US passport book A US passport card (Note: Unlike the US passport book, the…

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New Birth Certificate Requirements for Passport Applications
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If you're applying for a passport, you should be aware that the Department of State revised its guidelines concerning which birth certificates it will accept as proof of citizenship. As of April 1st, 2011, all birth certificates submitted with passport applications must include your parent or parents' names. So, before you send in your paperwork, take your birth certificate and double-check to make sure that your parents' names are on the document. Birth Certificate Requirements for Passports Even if the birth…

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