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What is a Damaged Passport?

What is a Damaged Passport?
By Passport Editorial

You shouldn't travel with a damaged passport. But how damaged does it have to be before it's considered unusable? If you travel frequently, your passport will eventually end up in less-than-pristine condition. How do you tell the difference between "normal, acceptable wear and tear" and "too damaged to travel"? What is a Damaged Passport? So, should a crease in the back of your passport keep you from traveling? Not according to the Department of State, which told the news station,…

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Passport Replacement Services
By Passport Editorial

Starting December 27th, 2021, the Department of State will increase fees for a passport book by $20 for all customers. Price updates reflected here.   Whether it's lost, damaged or expired, the sinking feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you realize your passport needs to be replaced fast has got to be one of the worst sensations in the world. Getting a new passport is generally a fairly straightforward process, but if you are about to…

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Finding a Lost Passport
By Passport Editorial

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. What to do when you can't find your passport A lost passport can be a disaster if you have an international trip on the horizon.…

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4 Reasons Your Passport May Be Invalid
By Passport Editorial

Think your passport is valid and ready to go for your next trip overseas? You may be wrong. Every day thousands of travelers get stuck at the airport due to issues with their passport. We will explain the four most common passport validity issues that might prevent you from making your next trip. 1. Your Passport Expires Too Soon If your passport expires in the next six months, you may need to renew it before you can travel. Some countries…

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Damaged Passport Ruins Canadian Couple’s Vacation
By Passport Editorial

Larry Caza and his girlfriend just wanted to spend Christmas somewhere warm. So, the Canadian couple booked a tropical vacation in Mexico over the holidays. Unfortunately, Mr. Caza's passport was water-damaged, and when they arrived at the airport airline employees refused to let them on the plane. He described what happened in a report on CTV News: "The girl looked at our passports, looked at mine, and then said, ‘I'm going to have to talk to the supervisor. The supervisor…

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Damaged US Passport Spells Disaster for Newlyweds
By Passport Editorial

Have you ever had a pet try to prevent you from leaving on a trip? They'll try anything from looking cute and pitiful to going on a hunger strike. Once, my childhood cat even soiled the inside of my family's car to try keep us in town (fortunately, she chose the wrong vehicle). Moses, a basset hound puppy belonging to Eric Mann and Brooke Blew of Massachusetts, used a far more effective strategy: attempting to devour Mr. Mann's US passport…

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What to Do if Your US Passport is Damaged
By Passport Editorial

Your US passport is one of your most valuable possessions, and you are probably very careful with it. However, no matter how careful we try to be, accidents happen. When it comes to passports, the most common causes of accidental damage are pets, toddlers, washing machines and for frequent travelers, normal wear and tear. Whether your dog chewed it or you accidentally sent it through the spin cycle, you should never try to travel with a damaged passport. Any damage…

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