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New Travel Regulations: Do You Need to Renew Your Passport?
By Passport Editorial

Effective June 1, 2009, the final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) will go into effect.  Any change in federal regulations is likely to cause some confusion, and the WHTI is no exception to this rule.  One common question people have been asking is this: Do I need to renew my passport to comply with the new travel regulations? The answer, fortunately, is simple: only if it's expired! The final phase of the WHTI requires that anyone traveling…

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Do I Need a Passport to go to Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean?
By Passport Editorial

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!  One of the common questions about travel requirements involves travel to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, countries covered under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Do you need a passport for travel to Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean? Currently, it depends on…

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What Happens If You Find Your Lost Passport?
By Passport Editorial

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? Here's what you need to know if you find your passport after reporting it lost or stolen: Just like a credit card, a passport is invalid after it's reported lost or stolen. Don't try to use your passport to travel-you'll have…

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Cruising to Alaska? Check To See If US Passports Are Required!
By Passport Editorial

Alaska is vast and beautiful, rugged and wild. In recent years, cruises to Alaska have become increasingly popular. On an Alaskan cruise, you get to experience the decadent luxury of life aboard a cruise ship while still getting to experience the 49th state's breathtaking wilderness vistas. Now, Alaska is part of the United States, so you should be able to get there and back without a passport, right? Not necessarily. Starting June 1st, if your Alaskan cruise makes any stops…

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Dual Passports: Getting a Passport From More Than One Country
By Passport Editorial

*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.   Wouldn't it be nice to have an extra passport? The New York Times has an article up about the advantages of getting a passport from more than one country.  Although traveling with more than one passport may seem sneaky, like something a spy would do, if you have dual nationality it's perfectly legal. Getting a passport from…

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Will New Passport Laws Harm Tourism Industry?
By Passport Editorial

Businesses on both sides of the Mexican and Canadian borders are concerned about the potential impact of new passport laws for travelers crossing into Mexico and Canada by land or sea. At one time, you didn't need a passport to travel to Mexico or Canada. However, in 2007, under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, the government began requiring passports for people re-entering the US from Mexico or Canada by air. Starting in June of 2009, the government will also require…

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New Laws for a New Year- Get Your Passport Application in Now!
By Passport Editorial

It used to be so easy to pop in for a visit to our neighbors in Mexico and Canada. Years ago, all you had to do was verbally declare your citizenship at the border. Then, the government passed the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI).  WHTI tightened identification requirements for people traveling to Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. So, do you need a passport to go to Canada? Do you need a passport to go to Mexico? Right now, you don't…

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