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Finding a Lost Passport

It’s easy to replace a lost passport. A lost, stolen, or damaged passport can be replaced in 6-8 weeks through the post office or county clerk. However, if you need your passport fast, there are better options for you. Expedited passport services can replace your missing passport with processing times as quick as 24 hours. […]

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Can I Use a Valid Visa in an Expired Passport?

By Passport Editorial

Adult passports are valid for 10 years after they are issued. Depending on the country, travel visas can also be good for many years as well. Unfortunately, the expiration date on your travel visas is unlikely to coincide with the expiration date on your passport. What do you do if you have valid travel visas in an expired passport? Every country's rules are a little bit different, so the answer to that question depends on the type of visa that's…

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RushMyPassport Partners with Mobile Passport app

By Passport Editorial

We are excited to announce our partnership with Mobile Passport app, now offering our expedited passport renewal services. Many savvy travelers consider the Mobile Passport app to be the best travel app to hit the market in recent years. If you are traveling overseas, you should download the Mobile Passport app today to make your next trip even easier. The popular Mobile Passport app is authorized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to expedite travelers through entry processes at…

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31 Best Travel Apps For a Smooth Trip

By Passport Editorial

What could be more glamorous than traveling the world? But you know the truth. Friends and family might envy your jet-setter lifestyle, but your Instagram doesn't show them the exhausting, stressful reality of international travel. Sometimes, it seems like it's just you, your suitcase and your phone against the world. But here's the good news: these days, there's an app to solve almost every problem travelers face. And we are excited to announce RushMyPassport recently partnered with Mobile Passport app,…

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How Safe Is Your US Passport? 3 Rules to Follow

By Passport Editorial

How safe is your US passport? The US has one of the most powerful passports in the world. As a result, it's also one of the most sought-after by criminals.  These 3 rules will help you protect your passport from thieves when you travel. Rule #1: Three Places to NEVER Leave Your US Passport Protecting your passport means keeping it somewhere defensible. NEVER  leave it in any of these places: Your back pocket: This is the easiest pocket to pickpocket.…

Passport Requirements for Cruises

Passport Requirements for Cruises

By Passport Editorial

Do you need a passport to go on a cruise? Passport requirements for cruises depend on where you are going.  If your boat only stops at US ports, then a passport may not be necessary. However, the US Department of State highly recommends all international travelers carry a valid passport. US Citizens are required to present one of the following documents to re-enter the country: A US passport book A US passport card (Note: Unlike the US passport book, the…

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New Birth Certificate Requirements for Passport Applications

By Passport Editorial

If you're applying for a passport, you should be aware that the Department of State revised its guidelines concerning which birth certificates it will accept as proof of citizenship. As of April 1st, 2011, all birth certificates submitted with passport applications must include your parent or parents' names. So, before you send in your paperwork, take your birth certificate and double-check to make sure that your parents' names are on the document. Birth Certificate Requirements for Passports Even if the birth…

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Passport Photos: Where to Get Them

By Passport Editorial

The passport photo is the number one reason for applications to be denied.  It's important you take the perfect passport photo to avoid costly delays. Routine passport processing takes 6-8 weeks or longer. If your passport photo is rejected, it could take another few weeks before your passport is ready. Our expedited passport services are available for travelers that need their passport fast. Our processing times range from 2 weeks to as fast as 24 hours. We also help make…

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Can You Smile For A Passport Photo?

By Passport Editorial

Did you know you can't wear eyeglasses for a passport photo anymore? Did you know you shouldn't smile in your passport photo? The passport photo is the number one reason passport applications are denied, rejected, or suspended. That's because the government has certain rules about what types of facial expressions are acceptable, and if you break these rules, your passport application could be rejected causing lengthy processing delays. A routine passport takes 6-8 weeks or longer. If you need your…

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