Spring Break Destinations That Require a Passport
Spring Break is almost here. Will you need a passport? You will if you’re going to any of these top destinations!
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You May Need a Passport Renewal Sooner Than You Think…
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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How Quickly Can I Get a Passport?
Most travel experts tell you to apply for a passport at least a couple of months before you plan to leave the country, and that's definitely the safest way to go. However, depending on how much time and energy you're willing to put into the endeavor, you may be able to acquire one much more quickly than that. Regular Processing If you apply for your passport by mail or at the post office and don't request any sort of special…
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Passport Renewal in Boston
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
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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One Way to Protect Yourself from a Lost Passport
At RushMyPassport, people come to us to replace lost passports all the time. For one British man currently living in Australia, though, his passport is impossible to lose- it's tattooed across his back! According to the Sun, Richard Ashton decided to have the tattoo done in 2006, to commemorate a backpacking trip to the country he now calls home. The tattoo includes all of the information on the identification page of his passport, including his passport number. What possessed him…
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Passport Renewal in Houston
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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Passports for Children Adopted Overseas
Adopting a child is an incredibly stressful process, especially if you choose to adopt from another country. Though the reward of giving a child a family is immeasurable, international adoption often requires an intense commitment in the form of time, energy and money. You'll also need to pay extra-special attention to your new child's citizenship status and the associated paperwork. When it comes time to get your child a US passport, additional documentation is often required. Here's what you need…
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Man Replaces Lost Passport with iPad (Maybe)
It was the travel story of the week: a 33-year-old Canadian man named Martin Reisch left on a road trip for the US without his passport, but managed to convince Customs to let him across the border by showing them a scanned copy of the document on his iPad. As Mr. Reisch told the Montreal Gazette, the US border guard wasn't particularly enthusiastic about the situation, but after taking his iPad off to another location temporarily, the official waved him…