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Do You Need to Get a Passport for Spring Break?
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It may still be cold and gloomy outside in many parts of the country, but make no mistake: spring is coming! That means it's time to start planning for Spring Break.  And if your Spring Break plans are taking you outside of the country, you may need to get a passport. To help you with your travel plans, here are the passport requirements for some of the more popular spring break travel destinations: Mexico Warm blue water,  gorgeous beaches and…

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Do You Need a Passport to Go To The Virgin Islands?
By Passport Editorial

As winter storms slam large parts of the US (again), one way to soothe yourself is to book a vacation someplace tropical. If you are planning a trip to the Virgin Islands, you may be wondering whether or not you need a passport to go. The answer depends on whether you are planning to go to the US Virgin Islands or the British Virgin Islands. The US Virgin Islands are part of the United States.  So, if you're going directly…

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If Your Passport Number is Stolen, Should You Apply For New Passport?
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These days, identity theft is a serious concern. Robbers are just as likely to steal your personal information and documents as they are to go for actual money and valuables. Of course, if your passport gets stolen, you should report it immediately-but what if the thief only gets your passport number, or a copy of your passport? In that case, they would have your passport number, but you would still have the physical passport in your possession. According to the…

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Can You Get a New Passport if You Owe Taxes?
By Passport Editorial

Whenever you apply for a passport, you are required to provide your social security number, which is then forwarded to the Department of the Treasury. Does that mean that the government will withhold your new passport if you owe the IRS money? Perhaps, but it's not likely. The IRS can keep you from getting your passport, but they only use this power in extraordinary circumstances-like if you owe so much in back taxes that the IRS is garnishing your wages,…

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How Long is a Passport Valid?
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How long your passport will remain valid depends on what type of passport you've received. How long is a passport good for? Child passports issued to children ages 16 and under are only valid for 5 years after the date they were printed. Passports issued to adults and teens aged 16 and older are generally valid for 10 years. However, in certain circumstances, such as an emergency trip or to replace a passport that was lost or stolen overseas, the…

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Do I Need a US Passport?
By Passport Editorial

According to statistics from the US State Department published in the Washington Post, as of 2007 only 27% of Americans had a valid passport.  That's not very many people, but passport applications have increased in recent years as passports become necessary for more and more people. Do you need a US passport?  Here are some reasons why you might: Travel If you are traveling outside of the US, you probably need a passport. This is even true if you are…

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Do You Need a Passport to Go to the Virgin Islands?
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Update: Passport rules for the Virgin Islands have changed. View the latest rules here. If your spring or summer travel plans include travel to the Virgin Islands, you may be wondering if you need a passport. The answer depends primarily on your itinerary.  First, are going to the US Virgin Islands or the British Virgin Islands? The US Virgin Islands consist of St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. These islands are US territories.  If you travel directly to and…

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