Passports

International travel tips for getting a passport and visa and for organizing important documents.

Though a criminal conviction is not necessarily grounds for not receiving a U.S. passport, problems can arise when trying to enter other countries. Adequate research and planning are necessary...

Air travel to the United States is governed by rules which have become increasingly stringent. However, a partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom have served to alleviate some...

Passport insurance is a policy agreement between a provider and a consumer through which the consumer is protected against any potential loss, theft, or damage to their passport.

Everyone sailing from Florida to the Bahamas on a cruise must carry a valid passport, passport card or Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative-approved document. The Bahamas require one of them for...

Recent restrictions created with the passage of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative have confused many travelers interested in taking a cruise to the Bahamas. Restrictions depend on the...

Having a duplicate passport is useful if you travel frequently. When applying for a visa for international travel to certain countries, you will be required to send off your passport to a consular...

The recent restrictions imposed by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) have made travel requirements for the Caribbean, Mexico and Canada confusing for many American citizens....

Individuals wishing to travel to the former Soviet territory of Ukraine must allow sufficient preparation time to meet all Ukrainian and U.S. regulations. Failure to do so can mean being denied...

Many countries require United States citizens to have a passport with an expiration date of no less than six months from the date of travel. It is common for travelers to be unaware of such a...

Since the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative was fully implemented in June 2009, U.S. citizens planning to travel outside the United States must now have a valid U.S. passport. According to the...

Depending on the starting and ending location of the journey, U.S. citizens traveling to a foreign destination by sea may need to a U.S. passport. To ensure smooth travels and avoid hassle with...

In recent years, the Department of Homeland Security has made changes to the laws concerning entry into the United States. Before you travel, be sure to review the new laws to ensure that you have...

U.S. passports are issued by the Department of State as a form of identification required for international travel. Passports are valid for 10 years.

To apply for a passport, you need two 2-by-2-inch photos. Your photos must be this size. If they are not, your passport application will be denied. There are places where you can get these photos...

In June 2009, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative was fully implemented. This means citizens of the United States, Canada and Bermuda are now required to have a passport to enter and re-enter...

There's nothing worse than preparing for your first international vacation, only to realize you don't have a valid passport and you need one to travel. Unfortunately, normal processing times for...

Many travel rules have changed since Sept. 11, 2001. Security is tighter and even the youngest travelers often find themselves falling under the same requirements as their parents. Before you...

Before embarking on a trip to Canada, make sure to have the proper travel documentation. While U.S. citizens visiting their neighbor to the north are not required by the Canadian government to...

Depending on the starting and ending location of the cruise, U.S. citizens may need to be valid U.S. passport holders. To ensure a smooth journey to the Caribbean and back, U.S. travelers must...

To ensure a smooth trip to Canada and back, travelers must pack the proper travel documentation while visiting their neighbor to the north. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), federal...

With all the United States governmental changes in travel documentation requirements, many travelers have questions regarding passports. Full implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel...

Since Sept. 11, 2001, travel regulations have changed dramatically. Cruisers today are required to carry passports for identification when they travel to the Caribbean. There are some notable...

Passport requirements for Canada and the United States are similar in terms of who needs to show a passport when entering either of the countries. However, there are differences based on your...

A Mexican visa is unnecessary for tourists in the "border zone," which includes Tijuana, if the visit is for less than 72 hours. Children traveling with only one parent must have written...

Perhaps you have just learned you must travel overseas for a family emergency or an unexpected business trip, but you don't have a U.S. Passport. No matter what the reason, rest assured there are...

While the sandy beaches and crystal clear water of the Caribbean islands may only be a short distance from United States shorelines, all U.S. travelers must now carry a valid passport with them...

With the implementation of new travel document requirements, you may wonder where you can travel without purchasing a passport. Guam is an option for U.S. travelers seeking a no-passport vacation.

Border control in the United Kingdom stands out as one of the most thorough security gates in the world. Be sure to have all necessary paperwork and visa information before landing there.

U.S. citizens bound for Jamaica must now bring along a valid U.S. passport. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), effective June 2009, mandates that all travelers visiting any Caribbean...

If you've traveled to Canada from the U.S. in the past, you might be surprised at how travel restrictions between the two countries have increased. Even if you've never gone to Canada before, it's...

Aruba, which is located in the Caribbean Sea as part of the West Indies, is part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) so many of its rules for passports in vacation travel come under...

New regulations on both sides of the border require all adult travelers entering Canada from the United States by land, sea and air to have a valid U.S. passport or an equivalent approved ID.

With the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative on June 1, 2009, the United States has new rules stating when a passport book or a passport card is needed when traveling to the...

Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), a private U.S. citizen traveling internationally needs a passport or passport card. Passports should generally be in good condition, with...

Although the Cayman Islands' renowned beaches and crystal-clear waters are only a short plane ride from the U.S. coast, all U.S. travelers bound for the popular vacation spot must now take a...

If you are planning a trip overseas or even to Mexico, you will need to get a passport. Getting a passport can be very easy, just follow the steps listed in this article for your simple and easy...

Since the U.S. government changed travel document requirements, you may be confused about where a passport is needed. According to the U.S. State Department, U.S. citizens do not need a passport...

Since the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. has implemented a number of border control measures as a safeguard against further terrorist attacks. Such precautions include stricter customs control on the...

When planning a trip to any international destination, travelers must learn and meet all entry requirements, and while on the trip, travel documents must be safeguarded. Travelers often leave...

There are visa and passport requirements for tourism and business travel to Spain that must be followed, whether you plan to stay in the country for a few days or several months. Because Spain is...

The U.S. government now requires that all citizens traveling outside the country and its territories be in possession of a valid, government-issued passport prior to travel. U.S. citizens can...

Travel in Germany is easy for most people. For example, business and pleasure travelers from many countries (including the U.S.) who are planning to stay less than 90 days do not require a visa to...

A Caribbean cruise calls for careful planning. One item to consider far ahead of time is the kind of travel documents that U.S. citizens need for cruising in the Caribbean. Under the Western...

Traveling abroad is a wonderful and exciting extension beyond city-to-state travel. In addition to getting beach ready or planning your hike through the mountains, you need to prepare the proper...

With the implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), many travelers may be confused about what documents are needed for travel. According to the U.S. State Department, the...

Mexico, bordering the United States on the south from Texas to California, is a popular tourist destination for U.S. residents. Filled with spicy foods, cultural discovery and leisure pastimes,...

Maybe a friend just announced plans for a shotgun wedding in Brazil, or perhaps your new paramour has surprised you with tickets to the Seychelles. You are excitedly planning your itinerary only...

Effective June 1, 2009, there are changes when you travel to Mexico or Canada using the new U.S. passport laws. Before June 1, anyone who wanted to re-enter the United States from Mexico or Canada...

A passport is a government-issued document in a mini-booklet format that verifies the identity and citizenship of the bearer, and enables her to travel abroad and to be processed expediently...