Having two passports sounds like a privilege reserved for spies and secret agents. Actually, though, you don’t need a double life filled with dark secrets to get a second American passport. All you have to do is request one, and prove to the Department of State that you actually need it. Here’s how:
Fill Out a Second Duplicate Passport ApplicationTo apply for a second passport, you’ll need to fill out Form DS-82, which is normally used to apply for a passport renewal.
Read ArticleFor decades, China discouraged foreign tourism, but in recent years the government has begun to encourage tourism and the world is rediscovering what an amazing place China is to visit.
According to Wikipedia, in 2007 approximately 55 million foreign tourists visited China, drawn by famous attractions like the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army in Xian.
Read ArticleThere’s almost nothing worse than losing your passport the day before you are supposed to leave on an international trip-except, perhaps, losing it while you are far from home in another country.
Read Article*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.
Getting a child passport is a bit more complicated of a process than getting a passport for an adult.
Read ArticleYour US passport is one of your most valuable possessions, and you are probably very careful with it. However, no matter how careful we try to be, accidents happen. When it comes to passports, the most common causes of accidental damage are pets, toddlers, washing machines and for frequent travelers, normal wear and tear.
Read ArticleA new program from the Department of Homeland security could allow you to zip through passport services lines when you return home from overseas. The program, called Global Entry, allows passengers to pay $100 to get through customs a little bit faster.
Read ArticleDid you know that the government keeps a copy of each application you submit for passport service, including copies of the evidence you submitted to prove your citizenship?
If you’d like a copy of these records for any reason, here’s how to get them:
If your passport was issued after 1925, the records are stored with US Passport Services.
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