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EU Replaces Passport Stamps with Digital Entry System

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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 process using biometric technology to track entries and exits.

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New State Department Agencies Opening: Why Wait?

Great news for U.S. travelers! The U.S. Department of State is expanding its passport services to make international travel more convenient.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced:

To better serve the growing number of Americans seeking U.S.

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US Passport Requirement to Canada

US Passport Vs Enhanced Driver’s License

Americans traveling to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean by land or sea need an ID that complies with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative to return to the United States. While everyone traveling internationally by plane needs a US passport, land and sea travelers have more options.  

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Do You Need a Visa to Travel to Europe

Do You Need a Visa to Travel to Europe?

UPDATED September 28, 2023: The media shared that the ETIAS authorization program, as discussed by some European Union ministers, won’t be put into action until 2025.

Attention all travelers! Planning a trip to Europe in 2025?

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