Author: McKenzie Nicho

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EU Entry/Exit System (EES) 2025 biometric passport process at border

EU Entry/Exit System (EES) 2025: What Travelers from the U.S. Need to Know
By McKenzie Nicho

If you’re planning a trip to Europe in 2025 or beyond, there’s a major change coming to how travelers enter and exit the Schengen Area. The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace traditional passport stamping with a biometric digital record, designed to streamline border crossings and strengthen security. Updated October 2025 to include the latest confirmed launch date for the EU Entry/Exit System. Here’s everything you need to know about the EU Entry/Exit System 2025—when it launches, who…

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RushMyPassport and Ship & Play Partnership

RushMyPassport Partners with Ship & Play to Simplify Travel for Customers
By McKenzie Nicho

Traveling can be stressful enough without worrying about your passport or your luggage. That’s why RushMyPassport is expanding its network of trusted partners to help travelers save time and travel smarter. Our newest collaboration with Ship & Play brings together two leading services that make trip preparation effortless—from securing your passport to shipping your bags. Ship & Play Now Offers Expedited Passport and Visa Services Through RushMyPassport Ship & Play, the trusted leader in luxury luggage shipping and the team…

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How to Take a Passport Photo at Home (That Gets Approved) in 2026
By McKenzie Nicho

If you’ve ever stood under harsh fluorescent lights at a drugstore, squinting at a camera while a clerk says “chin down, eyes open,” you know the traditional way of getting a passport photo isn’t exactly glamorous. The good news? In 2026, you can skip the trip entirely and still get a U.S. Department of State–approved photo — all from the comfort of home. Thanks to tools like RushMyPhoto, getting a compliant passport photo is now faster, easier, and more secure…

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EU Replaces Passport Stamps with Digital Entry System
By McKenzie Nicho

Editor’s note (October 2025): This article contains information from earlier EES announcements. For the latest launch timeline, who it affects, and how to prepare, visit our updated 2025 blog here. If you're planning a trip to Europe soon, there’s a big change coming your way. Starting November 10, 2024, the European Union will officially phase out the practice of stamping passports for non-EU tourists. Instead, the EU will introduce a digital Entry/Exit System (EES), which will streamline the border control…

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