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See Ancient Incan Ruins and More with an Express Passport
Before Spanish conquistadors discovered South America, the Incas ruled the largest empire on the continent from their capital in what is now Peru. They kept records using a system of knotted ropes called quipus, constructed awe-inspiring stone buildings without the aid of modern technology (or even the wheel), and conquered a territory that stretched from modern-day Ecuador to Chile. Today, other than small artifacts like ceramics and the mysterious quipus, all that remains of the Incan Empire is a series…
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Michigan to Offer Enhanced Driver’s License for Trips to Canada
Michigan has decided to offer an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL), which its citizens can use instead of a passport for quick trips into Canada. Like the newer passports, the enhanced driver's license has a radio frequency identification chip to provide stronger identification, so it is WHTI-compliant for land and sea trips to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. The final phase of the WHTI goes into effect June 1, 2009. After that date, you will need a passport or an enhanced…
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After You Renew Your Passport, What Can You Do with the Old One?
Passports are not just important travel documents. They also provide a record of where you've been. Each time you visit a new country, you get a new stamp on your passport. The US Department of State understands that passports mean a lot to people, so after you renew your passport, they'll cancel the old one and send it back to you. What can you do with an expired passport? You can't travel with it, of course. You can leave it…
Destination Wedding Tips: Don’t Forget Your Passport
Dreaming of a breathtaking wedding in a faraway land? Destination weddings offer the perfect opportunity to exchange vows in a picturesque location while creating lifelong memories. However, before you embark on this romantic adventure, it's important to understand the passport requirements involved. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to be passport-ready for a seamless destination wedding experience. Make Sure You Have a Valid Passport First and foremost, ensure that you have a valid…
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US Passport Office Using Social Media to Interact with Public
President Barack Obama is quite possibly the nation's most technologically engaged president. Now, the US Department of State, the department in charge of the passport office, is following in his footsteps and using social media to forge a stronger connection with the public. For example, according to Mashable.com, the State Department is working with Howcast to create a digitial "town hall" for the 5th Summit of the Americas. The Summit takes place April 17th through the 19th in Trinidad and…
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US Passports: One Benefit of Becoming a Citizen
Naturalization can be a long, drawn-out process, but navigating it successfully provides many benefits to new citizens, including becoming eligible for US passports. Traveling with US passports allows y0u to get assistance from the US government if you are traveling overseas and you need help. Depending on your specific situation, the requirements for naturalization can vary. Specific requirements for citizenship and more information about the process can be found here. However, here's a brief rundown on how the process works…
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Family in Cuba? Get Passports and Go Visit!
Yesterday, President Obama announced a slight thaw in the strained relationship between Cuba and the United States. For the first time in decades, Cuban-Americans with family in Cuba will be allowed to go back and visit as often as they like. They will also be able to send back as much money as they like to their Cuban relatives-as long as the relatives in question aren't senior government officials or high-ranking members of the Communist Party. Right now, unless you're…
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How to Rush a Passport Name Change
If you've gotten married, it can take a long time to get everything changed over from your maiden name to your married name. Some documents, inevitably, will get lost in the shuffle. So, what happens when you book a vacation overseas, only to discover a few days before you're scheduled to leave that your passport is in your old name? There are a few different options available for rushing a passport name change, depending on how much time you have…