Do you do a lot of international traveling?
Although passports are valid for 10 years, frequent travelers with valid passports can encounter problems if they run out of pages in their US passport books. Before you leave on an international trip, check how many blank pages are in your passport.
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Whether it’s lost, damaged or expired, the sinking feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you realize your passport needs to be replaced fast has got to be one of the worst sensations in the world.
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It’s important to keep a copy of your birth certificate around, just in case. However, it’s also one of the easiest documents to loose since you don’t need it very often.
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Are you an American with dual citizenship? Having more than one citizenship isn’t uncommon. But when you travel, it can be both a blessing and a curse.
Read on to learn about dual citizenship passport requirements, dual citizenship passport applications and dual citizenship passport renewals, and the answers to common questions about traveling with two passports.
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Realizing that you’ve waited too long to apply for a passport is like being stuck in a bad dream. Terror and chagrin slowly mount as you realize the magnitude of your error.
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**Editor’s Note (Updated July 2025):** Passport gender marker policies have changed since this blog was first published. As of January 20, 2025, the U.S. no longer issues passports with the “X” marker.
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Trying to figure out how to get a passport in San Diego? It’s harder than it sounds.
California is one of the most well-traveled states, and San Diego is its second-largest city.
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