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New Passport Requirements Cut Off Bank Robber’s Getaway
By Passport Editorial

From the "not-too-bright criminals" file: A Clarksville, Tennessee man had it all planned out: he would rob a bank, pay off his family's bills, and then flee south of the border. Unfortunately, he forgot one minor detail: that perfect getaway to Mexico now requires a passport. If you plan to make your great escape by plane, you'll need your passport before they'll let you board. Driving across the border beyond the 20 to 30 kilometer "border zone" also requires a…

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Border Crossing on Labor Day? Don’t Forget Your US Passport
By Passport Editorial

Canada and Mexico, our nearest neighbors, are popular destinations for Americans looking to get away from it all for Labor Day. If you're planning to cross the border during the three-day weekend, the nice folks at US Customs and Border Patrol have some words of wisdom for you: don't forget your US passport. Passport books are required for US citizens who seek to cross into Mexico or Canada by air. If you're traveling by land or sea, you'll need one…

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A Passport Into Your Favorite Fiction
By Passport Editorial

Many great novels and short stories involve travel. It's easy to see why; when you leave behind everything that's familiar and step out into the unknown, all the key ingredients of an exciting plot are waiting for you. To quote JRR Tolkien, "It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." Do you have a favorite…

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Seattle Emergency Passport Office Moves to a New Home
By Passport Editorial

Seattle residents who need an emergency passport should be sure they head to the right address. Earlier this month, the office moved from its previous location in the Jackson Federal building to a new location in the Fifth and Yesler Building. The move reflects the increased demand for emergency passports in the Seattle area since they became required for most travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. According to the Seattle Times, the new office is roomier and has more service…

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Sport Fishing in Mexico? Don’t Forget Your US Passport!
By Passport Editorial

In California, deep-sea fishing boats crossing into Mexican waters have found themselves on the hook instead, as the Mexican navy boarded them and checked their passengers' passports. According to SignOnSanDiego.com, the sport-fishing boats believed that they were complying with existing regulations that allow anglers to take short fishing trips of a day or less into Mexican waters, as long as they have a Mexican fishing license. However, one of the boats reported being turned back when an angler on board…

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Famous People Perks: Emergency Passport With No Photo ID
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.   Losing a passport overseas is a frightening, frustrating experience. Being famous has its perks, however, as singer John Grant, formerly of the Czars, found out last week. According to News.com.au, Mr. Grant was all set fly from the UK to Ver0na, Italy for an upcoming show, when he realized he'd lost both his passport and his photo…

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Passport Applications Accepted at Rescheduled Passport Day Event
By Passport Editorial

For many Americans, submitting your passport application during the week can range from a minor annoyance to well-nigh impossible. Unfortunately, many places that accept passport applications are closed during the weekend. To make it easier for families to apply for a passport, three years ago the federal government began holding "Passport Day in the USA." The event, which allowed people to submit passport applications at federally operated regional passport agencies as well as some local passport acceptance facilities, was an…

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