A Wisconsin high school student going on a school trip to Peru was not allowed to leave the US after his dog damaged his passport. The dog, a 1-year-old golden retriever named Sunshine, found the passport in a waistband the student had borrowed to keep his valuables secure in Peru. She only nibbled off the top corner, but the damage was done.
Read ArticleNew Rule Makes Getting a Passport Easier For Same-Sex Couples
A new change in the rules for getting a passport will make things easier for same-sex couples married in Massachusetts and other states that allow same-sex marriage. Under the new rules, same sex couples who change their names after marriage will be allowed to apply for a passport using their spouse’s last name if they choose to change their names after marriage.
Read ArticleNew Passport Rules Don’t Slow Border Traffic
Today, Border Patrol officials began asking Americans for passports at the American and Canadian borders. The final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is in effect, and a passport or another government-approved document is now required to re-enter the country.
Read ArticleTSA: Make Sure The Name on Your Tickets Matches Your US Passport
If you’re planning on traveling in the near future, it would be a good idea to check and make sure that all of your travel documents, including your US passport, are up-to-date.
Read ArticleCan You Expedite a Passport Card?
Update: The US passport card can now be expedited by mail through the US Department of State, with emergency processing available through some (but not all) regional passport agencies.
‘On June 1st, 2009, the rules governing travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean will change.
Read ArticleDo I Need a Passport to go to Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean?
Travel requirements have been changing so quickly, it can be hard to keep track of what documents are required to go where. However, it’s important to stay up-to-date, since not having the correct paperwork can derail your trip!
Read ArticleWhat Happens If You Find Your Lost Passport?
Have you ever called your bank or credit card company to report a lost or stolen card, only to find it the very next day? What if the same thing happens after you call to report a lost passport?
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