Starting May 7, air travelers will need a REAL ID or another approved document, such as a passport, to fly within the U.S. First-time passport applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ...

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If you’re planning a trip abroad, getting your passport in order should be at the top of your to-do list. And the first step ...

Which passport centers are open? While federal offices that offer in-person services have closed, some U.S. Department of State passport centers remain open and provide limited passport service.

If you already have a U.S. passport, check its expiration date. An adult passport lasts 10 years—but many countries require that it be valid at least six months past the date of your trip. To renew ...

One of the first rites of passage for any traveler is getting your passport. And while some people have been traveling internationally since they were little, plenty of others have never had a ...

According to travel expert Nicole Campoy Jackson, there are “reliable and efficient” ways to renew your passport online if you’re in a bind before a trip Natalia Senanayake is an Editorial Assistant, ...

The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here. Whether last-minute travel plans have suddenly popped up or a big international trip is on the horizon, it is not uncommon for Americans to ...

What to Do If You Applied Outside the U.S. Current passport processing times are 4-6 weeks for routine applications and 2-3 weeks for expedited applications. You can easily check the status of your ...

Whether you're taking a Caribbean cruise on a kid-friendly line like Disney or Carnival, staying at an all-inclusive family resort in Mexico, or making the big leap to Europe for a family vacation, ...

The U.S. Department of State is currently seeing “unprecedented demand” for international travel this year. In fact, the State Department said 2023 could surpass all previous records and become the ...