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Entry Requirements for Schengen Countries, Or How Not To Ruin a Trip To Europe

Planning a trip to Europe? Quick, check the expiration date on your passport! If it expires in 6 months or less from your arrival date, you'd better apply for a passport renewal now. I know what you're probably thinking: Why six months? I'll be long gone by then! I don't want to pay to renew my passport when there's still half a year left before it expires! Unfortunately, if you don't have enough extra time on your passport, you might not…

New Passport Technology for 2016

This year, international travelers will see some new passport-related technology if they pass through certain airports. Here's the scoop on the new tech you might encounter, where you can expect to find it and what it means to you. Biometric Face Scanners Travelers returning through John F. Kennedy Airport in New York may have their faces scanned with a biometric face scanner as they go through Customs. The scanner matches your face with the passport photo that's stored on the…

New Passport Requirements  for 2016: Know Before You Go 

Did you know there are new passport requirements for 2016? The new year has arrived, and so have new travel requirements that could leave you stranded. Read on to learn more about these new passport rules and keep your travel plans on track: New Passport Requirements for 2016: No More Adding Pages Frequent travelers, take notice. Before 2016, it was a simple matter to add extra visa pages once you'd filled up your passport. Not any more. Effective January 1,…

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How to Get a Passport in New Mexico in 2016

Trying to get a passport in New Mexico? You're not alone in your frustration. A flood of passport applications has overwhelmed post offices across the state.  Here's how to cut through the red tape and get your passport fast! The Real ID Act: Do You Need a Passport for Domestic Flights? Why is it so hard to get a passport in New Mexico all of the sudden?  On January 10th, the government was expected to begin fully enforcing the Real…

Flying in 2016? You Won’t Need a Passport For Domestic Flights

UPDATE: No passports needed for domestic flights...for now. The Department of Homeland Security has announced they will not start enforcing REAL ID at airports until January 2018.  A passport for domestic flights? In 2016, your driver's license may not cut it at the airport. Read on to find out why and what you can do about it. In 2005, Congress passed the REAL ID Act. In response to the 9/11 attacks, the REAL ID Act laid out the security standards…

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Missed Your Local Passport Day? What To Do Next

It's passport season again! Across the country, post offices, libraries and passport agencies are holding special after-hours "Passport Day" events, making it easy and convenient to apply for a new passport. Is there one near you? Passport Days 2015: Upcoming Events Location: Richmond, VA Main Post Office, 1801 Brook Road Richmond, VA 23232 The main post office in Richmond is celebrating Halloween with a Passport Fair from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, October 31st. During this time, the…

Passport Requirements for Mexico Will Now Be Enforced

Attention, travelers: Mexico wants to see your passport! Passport requirements for Mexico are now being enforced at the new Puerta Este border crossing into Tijuana. You'll also need to fill out a form and get a $20 permit if you plan to stay more than a week.  It's always been a good idea to carry a passport or a passport card when visiting Mexico. More than that, it's been a requirement to get back into the United States since 2009. For…

Last Minute Travel Equals Last Minute Passports

The era of long vacations planned months ahead of time is slowly drawing to a close. People are now more inclined to book short visits to exotic lands when they see their schedule can accommodate them. This means less time to plan, and last minute reservations are on the rise. This also means that people are scrambling to get or renew their passports. RushMyPassport.com specializes in expediting your passport so you can make your dream escape a reality. For most…

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