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How Do You Get a Passport in Florida?
By Passport Editorial

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. Without a valid passport, these destinations could remain just out of reach, though there are some exceptions, like closed-loop cruises, for which passports are not required. To determine whether or not you need a passport, see Do You Need a Passport to Go to…

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New Passport Office Opens in Virginia
By Passport Editorial

There's a new passport office available for Virginia residents, just in time for the busy summer travel season. If you live in or near Roanoke, Virginia, you can now apply for a passport at the South County Library in Southwest Roanoke County. If you work during the day, you'll be pleased to note that this new passport office location offers convenient evening and Saturday hours, too! No need to request time off work or to spend your lunch break doing…

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US Regional Passport Office Directory
By Passport Editorial

What is a Regional Passport Agency? Regional Passport Offices are run by the Department of State and have passport printing facilities on site. Most are only open to US citizens who plan to leave the country in the next two weeks, or who plan to leave within four weeks and need both a new passport and a visa for their destination. Unfortunately, many travelers find these offices to be inaccessible or just plain inconvenient.  In the entire country, there are…

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Did You Miss Passport Day? No Problem!
By Passport Editorial

March 10th was the Department of State's fourth annual "Passport Day in the USA" event, and by all accounts it was a smashing success. Passport offices around the country pulled out all the stops to make applying for a passport more convenient, less costly and even more fun. Participation was up at most locations, too, especially at agencies in border states. What is Passport Day in the USA? Passport Day in the USA is an annual event observed at regional…

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Seattle Emergency Passport Office Moves to a New Home
By Passport Editorial

Seattle residents who need an emergency passport should be sure they head to the right address. Earlier this month, the office moved from its previous location in the Jackson Federal building to a new location in the Fifth and Yesler Building. The move reflects the increased demand for emergency passports in the Seattle area since they became required for most travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. According to the Seattle Times, the new office is roomier and has more service…

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New Atlanta Passport Office Completes Agency Expansion Project
By Passport Editorial

According to the Department of State, the new passport office that just opened in Atlanta, Georgia marks the end of the department's US Passport Agency Expansion Project. The project, paid for by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, opened a total of 7 new passport facilities to assist US citizens facing passport emergencies. New offices were built in Atlanta, Georgia; Buffalo, New York; El Paso, Texas; San Diego, California; and St. Albans, Vermont, while public access was added to existing…

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Same Day Passport Office Opens in Vermont
By Passport Editorial

Vermonters in need of a same day passport can breathe a huge sigh of relief: A new regional passport agency office just opened in St. Albans. That means that Vermonters with verifiable passport emergencies can get same-day passport requests processed in state, instead of having to drive or catch a plane to New Hampshire or Boston. To celebrate the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new office on Friday, March 4th. Senator Patrick Leahy attended, and explained the…

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