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Enhanced Drivers License or Passport for Quick Trips To Canada
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On June 1st, the final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will begin. That means that almost all travelers crossing into Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean will need to have a US passport or a US passport card. However, starting February 17, Vermont will begin issuing enhanced drivers' licenses, which can take the place of passports for a quick jaunt over the Canadian border. What makes these Enhanced Drivers' Licenses so special? The new licenses contain a radio frequency…

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Arrange For Passport Services Now to Visit Top Destinations
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We've already told you that 2009 is going to be a great year for travel. If you can afford an international vacation, the world is your oyster this year. What are some of the top travel destinations for 2009? The travel industry is not immune to the frenzy of listmania that seems to descend on everyone with the start of a New Year, and almost every travel website has its own list of the best places to visit in 2009.…

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Same Day Passports and Art in Houston
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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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?
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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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