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US Regional Passport Office Directory

By Passport Editorial

What is a Regional Passport Agency? Regional Passport Offices are run by the Department of State and have passport printing facilities on site. Most are only open to US citizens who plan to leave the country in the next two weeks, or who plan to leave within four weeks and need both a new passport and a visa for their destination. Unfortunately, many travelers find these offices to be inaccessible or just plain inconvenient.  In the entire country, there are…

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Help…I Lost My Passport!

By Passport Editorial

A lost passport is always a hassle, especially if you are planning to leave the country any time in the near future.  Don't panic...follow this 4-step action plan and you'll be good to go: Step 1: Look One More Time How many times have you called the bank to report a missing credit card, only to find it the very next day? Much like a credit card, you can't re-activate a passport once you report it lost or stolen. So…

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Spring Break Destinations That Require a Passport

By Passport Editorial

Spring Break is just around the corner, and that means it's time to start planning for some fun in the sun. Here's a rundown of some of the most popular spring break destinations, but be careful: you'll need a valid US passport! Cancun, Mexico Cancun has made virtually every "Top 10 Spring Destinations" list, ever. At this point, generations of American teens and college students have been heading to Cancun to party next to the crystal-blue ocean. If drowning yourself…

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You May Need a Passport Renewal Sooner Than You Think…

By Passport Editorial

A friendly reminder, folks - just because your passport hasn't expired yet, that doesn't necessarily mean you can use it for travel. That sounds counter-intuitive, but it's true: just ask the Patton family of Ottawa, Canada. Although all four family members had valid passports (in the sense that they had not expired yet), Costa Rica refused to admit them when they arrived in the airport. Instead, they put them right back on the plane and sent them home. The reason?…

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Passport Renewal in Boston

By Passport Editorial

One of America's oldest cities, Boston has been one of the country's gateways to the rest of the world since before the US even existed. Today at Logan International Airport, you can catch a plane that will take you directly to Canada. Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa. Later this year, Japan Airlines will add service to Asia, as well. Renewing Your Passport in Boston Of course, to take advantage of these convenient international travel opportunities, you'll need a valid…

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US Passport Card Applications Now Available Online

By Passport Editorial

Until yesterday, it was impossible to apply for a US passport exclusively online. Sure, there are application forms and other resources available to get the ball rolling, but you had to use snail mail to send in the application. Now, if you already have a passport and would like a passport card as well, you can take advantage of a new online application procedure that allows you to send off for the card without entering a post office or even…

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Passport Renewal in Houston

By Passport Editorial

Home to one of the fastest-growing international in the United States, Houston is a convenient place to start an international journey. Hundreds of international flights leave from George W. Bush Intercontinental Airport each day, carrying travelers all over the globe. Soon, when flights from Houston to Auckland, New Zealand commence, the airport will become one of only four in the world that offers service to all six continents. In other words, living in Houston means living with the world at…

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