Passport Tips
Passport File Search Request Passport File Search Request

The passport file search request is used for applicants applying for a lost passport replacement and the applicant does not have a certified copy or original birth certificate available. It can only be used for lost or stolen passport applicants. This...

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Examples of Proof of Confirmed Travel Plans Examples of Proof of Confirmed Travel Plans

Confirmed travel plans are required for expediting your passport within 14 days (or 30 days if a visa is needed). If you’re not traveling within the next two weeks, you will need to visit your local post office or county clerk for routine passport p...

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How to get your passport during a government shutdown How to get your passport during a government shutdown

Despite many sectors of the government being impacted by the shutdown, it is still possible to get your U.S. Passport and other related vital documents. The U.S. Passport Offices are often locat...

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Countries Requiring Six Months of Passport Validity Countries Requiring Six Months of Passport Validity

If you are traveling outside of the United States into any other country, you must carry with you a current and valid U.S. Passport to exit and re-enter the U.S. However, a lesser-known requirement for some countries around the world is that a passpor...

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The Passport Card Vs. Passport Book The Passport Card Vs. Passport Book

There are very important differences between the passport card and the passport book. The passport card is ONLY for land and sea travel, which means there is no way travelers can use the passport card to board a plane. Air travel is prohibited with th...

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