Visas + Passports

Get news and tips about visas and passports before your next trip.

US passport sticking out of black luggage pocket
Visas + Passports
Having Trouble Getting a Passport Appointment? Here’s Why, and What to Do About It.
November 02, 2023 08:35 AM
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Bailey Berg
Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do I Need a Visa? If You’re a U.S. Citizen, You Do to Visit These Countries
October 06, 2023 08:20 AM
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AFAR Editors
A passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport
September 24, 2023 08:33 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Want to Get Global Entry Fast? Here’s How to Speed Up the Process
Visas + Passports
The Secret Way to Get Global Entry Fast
September 15, 2023 08:25 AM
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Tim Chester
Father with child son in carrier backpack walking through streets of the old center of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Visas + Passports
Passports for Babies Have Special Rules: Here’s What You Need to Know to Get One
September 12, 2023 07:38 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
an airport departures board listing international cities including Helsinki, Amsterdam, Doha, and Brussels
Visas + Passports
This Country Just Became the First to Introduce Digital Passports
September 01, 2023 04:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
Whether you get your passport photos taken at a store, through an app, or at home, there are certain rules you'll have to follow.
Visas + Passports
How to Take a Good Passport Photo
August 12, 2023 08:00 AM
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James Oliver Cury
View of Rome's Pantheon from the inside looking out, with people roaming within and colorful buildings outside
Trending News
Europe Is Launching New Entry Requirements. When Exactly Will Travelers Need to Apply?
August 04, 2023 07:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
Pyramid Lake at Jasper National Park, Canada
Visas + Passports
Do You Need a Passport to Go to Canada?
June 22, 2023 04:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers
May 02, 2023 09:22 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.
Visas + Passports
Getting a New Passport Is Taking Longer and Longer. Why?
April 13, 2023 05:01 PM
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Billie Cohen
A hand holding a brand new U.S. passport book
Trending News
Passport Wait Times Are Higher Than They’ve Been in Months
March 30, 2023 03:20 PM
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Chris Dong
Person with a rolling suitcase at an airport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Is a Passport Card—and Can It Replace a Passport?
March 29, 2023 04:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
What to Do if You’ve Lost Your U.S. Passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Lost Your Passport? Here’s How to Get a New One Quickly
March 09, 2023 01:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
aerial image of Bermuda shoreline flanked by water
Ocean Cruises
On These Cruises, You Don’t Need a Passport
February 10, 2023 09:24 PM
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Fran Golden
How to Renew Your U.S. Passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Renew Your U.S. Passport
January 05, 2023 04:24 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
The new program will allow Americans to renew their passport fully online for the first time.
Visas + Passports
U.S. Temporarily Reopens Pilot Program for Online Passport Renewal
October 14, 2022 03:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
Why You May Need a Second Passport
Air Travel News
Why You May Need a Second Passport
August 01, 2022 05:37 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
You’ll Need a Visa to Enter Japan Now
Visas + Passports
You’ll Need a Visa to Enter Japan Now
June 16, 2022 09:46 AM
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Michelle Baran
TSA PreCheck About to Get Gender-Neutral Option
Visas + Passports
TSA PreCheck About to Get Gender-Neutral Option
April 01, 2022 12:33 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
U.S. Passports Are Getting a Whole New Look
Visas + Passports
U.S. Passports Are Getting a Whole New Look
March 11, 2022 02:33 PM
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Michelle Baran
U.S. Passports Will Soon Get More Expensive
Visas + Passports
U.S. Passports Will Soon Get More Expensive
December 21, 2021 02:42 PM
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Caitlin Morton
Biden Signs Order That Will Allow Online U.S. Passport Renewal
Visas + Passports
Biden Signs Order That Will Allow Online U.S. Passport Renewal
December 15, 2021 12:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
Need a New U.S. Passport? Wait Times Are (Finally) Coming Down
Visas + Passports
Need a New U.S. Passport? Wait Times Are (Finally) Coming Down
November 18, 2021 04:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
United States Issues Its First Passport With “X” Gender Marker
Visas + Passports
United States Issues Its First Passport With “X” Gender Marker
October 28, 2021 05:32 PM
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Colleen Slevin
U.S. State Department Will Add a Third Gender Option to Passport Applications
Visas + Passports
U.S. State Department Will Add a Third Gender Option to Passport Applications
July 07, 2021 04:15 PM
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Caitlin Morton
At Dubai Airport, Travelers’ Eyes Become Their Passports
Air Travel News
At Dubai Airport, Travelers’ Eyes Become Their Passports
March 08, 2021 04:03 PM
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Isabel DeBre
The One Thing You’ve Probably Forgotten to Disinfect While Traveling
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The One Thing You’ve Probably Forgotten to Disinfect While Traveling
March 25, 2020 02:13 PM
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Chris Schalkx
Why Now Is the Best Time to Renew Your Passport
Trending News
Why Now Is the Best Time to Renew Your Passport
January 22, 2020 04:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
How an App Can Help You Renew Your Passport—and Reduce Last-Minute Panic
Tips + News
How an App Can Help You Renew Your Passport—and Reduce Last-Minute Panic
December 27, 2019 11:05 AM
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Michelle Baran
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