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Lost Passport Keeps Baseball Star Out of World Baseball Classic

By Passport Editorial

According to Reuters, Korean baseball star Byung-Hyun Kim, a former major league pitcher in the US, will not be able to attend this year's World Baseball Classic due to a lost passport.  Sports fans may remember Kim from his time with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Boston Red Socks and the Colorado Rockies. Kim hasn't played for about a year, and was hoping to get back in the game in the WBC. Unfortunately, he lost his passport and was not able…

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What Are the Requirements for US Passport Photos?

By Passport Editorial

As of November 1st, 2016, you are no longer allowed to wear glasses in your passport photo. Before you go in to have passport photos taken, it's a good idea to be aware of the US Passport Agency's requirements for passport photos. If your photos don't measure up, your passport application could be rejected. To make sure you get your passport in a timely manner, review the rules below before you strike a pose for the camera: You must submit…

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Get Your Passport Application In Now For Bargain Fares To Europe

By Passport Editorial

Have you always wanted to stand at the top of the Eiffel Tower or walk along the Thames? Traveling to Europe has recently become much more affordable. NileGuidance has an excellent post up that lists some of Continental's amazing deals on flights to Europe. For a mere $149 each way, you can skip across the pond from New York to Paris or from Houston to London! If you're leaving from the west coast, you can catch a flight from LA…

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Get an Expedited Passport for an Unforgettable Spring Break!

By Passport Editorial

Spring is just around the corner, and college students everywhere are gearing up for the annual week-long party that is Spring Break.  Despite the slowing economy, many students still have plans to travel, and many popular destinations are offering great last-minute deals. For example, Boncherry.com has a great post up that gives suggestions for popular Spring Break destinations, including Cancun and Acapulco in Mexico, Ibiza in Europe, Nassau and Jamaica. Over at TripSay.com's blog, there is an excellent list of…

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Do You Need a Passport To Go on a Cruise?

By Passport Editorial

UPDATED INFORMATION as of June 1, 2009:  A passport, a passport card, a NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment card, or an enhanced driver's license is required to travel to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean by land or by sea.  If you do not meet these circumstances you will need a passport to go on a cruise. If you are on a closed-loop cruise to any of the above destinations, one that begins and ends at the same US port, you…

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How To Expedite My Passport If I’m Supposed to Apply in Person?

By Passport Editorial

When you use an expediting company to expedite your passport, there are some things you need to know before you submit your application.  For example, when you expedite your passport using an private expediting company, in most cases you have to mail all of your documents to the expediting company using an express mail service. However, the government requires you to apply for a passport in person in most cases. Only passport renewals that meet certain criteria can be submitted…

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When Love at First Sight Requires a 24-Hour Passport

By Passport Editorial

At RushMyPassport.com, we have helped all kinds of people get passports in a hurry.  So, here's an international tale of "love at first sight" that required a 24-hour passport. One of our customers was a gentleman seeking a bride in Thailand through a marriage agency. He had just proposed to a woman in Thailand, and wanted to meet his bride-to-be as soon as possible. RushMyPassport.com was able to get him a passport within 24 hours, so he could pick up…

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How To Fix Mistakes On Your US Passport

By Passport Editorial

Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes, so does the US Passport Agency. Whenever you get a new passport, you should look it over carefully, just to make sure all of the information is correct. If there is a printing error, you'll need to get it corrected before you travel. How do you fix a printing error on your US passport? Fortunately, you don't have to go through the entire application process again. Instead, submit Form DS-5504. You'll also need to send in…

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