Sunny Florida is a paradise in and of itself, but it’s also located temptingly close to other, more exotic tropical retreats. To the south, the Caribbean beckons, while Mexico is just a short plane ride away. However, without a valid passport, these destinations could remain just out of reach. Here’s how to get a passport in Florida.
*Updated for 2020* Every day, military families make sacrifices, large and small. Are you in the military? Is your spouse? The last thing you need is more hassles and headaches. So, here are 5 important things you need to know about military passport requirements in 2020. Military Passports vs Tourist Passports Are you being stationed overseas? You will actually need two types of passports. The same goes for your dependents, if they're going with you. The first type of passport…
The Marriott Passport Data Breach has thousands of travelers worried about identity theft and how it impacts their passport validity. The security breach reportedly impacted over 500 million customers spanning a four year time period. The hackers gained access to data like 'gender, birth dates, email address, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and passport numbers'. Will this impact your passport validity and future travel plans? Based on pressure from many government officials, Marriott International has agreed to pay the fees for…
It seems like every time you turn around, there's a new security rule you have to remember at the airport. The TSA attempts to reduce the number of people who are misidentified as being on the government's no-fly list for suspected terrorists. As a result, your airline will now ask you to provide your name exactly as it appears on your driver's license or passport-whichever ID you plan to present at the gate. Your name in your passport should match…
Looking for your passport status? When you use RushMyPassport to expedite your passport, you will know where your passport is every step of the way. Once you place your order with us, you can track your passport application using our online tracking system 24 hours a day using the tracking number we provide when you place your order. Our tracking will become available once we receive your required documents. Fortunately, our processing times are fast, so most customers won't even…
Four US states (Washington, Michigan, New York and Vermont) have started offering enhanced driver's licenses (EDL's), which can be used instead of a passport to travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. If you live in one of these states, should you trade your old license in for an EDL, or should you get a passport? Ultimately, the decision is yours to make, based on how often you travel out of the country and whether you usually drive or fly.…
It should go without saying that Washington, DC is one of the nation's top cities for international travel. Politicians, business people and tourists alike pour in and out of the city's three major airports, heading out to destinations around the world. No matter which corner of the globe you're heading to, it's easy to find a flight out of DC -- as long as you have a valid passport, of course! If yours has expired, don't wait until you need…
Passport requirements for travel to the Caribbean have changed! Click here to see the most up-to-date information. US travel regulations have been changing over the past few years, so you may need a passport to go to the Caribbean even if you were able to travel without one in the past. Here are the details you need to know to plan your Caribbean adventure, including current requirements and upcoming changes. Right now, whether or not you need a passport to…
UPDATE: Effective June 1st, 2009, the requirements to travel to the Bahamas have changed. Please see this entry for the most up-to-date information. Do you need a passport to go to the Bahamas? Changing travel regulations have left many people scratching their heads, wondering whether or not you need a passport. Actually, it depends. Right now, if you're traveling to or from the Bahamas by sea, all you need is government-issued photo identification and proof of citizenship, such as your…