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“I Can’t Afford a U.S. Passport. How Can I Get the Fee…

Travel NewsApril 28, 202586Views

Americans may technically enjoy the right to free movement, but if they want to exercise their right to cross a border, they have to pay a membership fee. Nearly half of Americans now say they're living paycheck to paycheck. Under those circumstances, United States passports are expensive. A new one costs $165 including fees if…

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Which country has the best passport? See the 2025 ranking

Ireland has the strongest passport in the world, according to the Nomad Passport Index 2025. It's the first time that the northern European country has held the solo No. 1 spot in the annual ranking from Nomad Capitalist, a tax and immigration consultancy. Ireland did, however, come close in 2020, when it tied for the…

April 4, 202581Views

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If You Need a US Passport in the Next Year, You’d Better…

The last time the United States faced major disruptions in the federal government, wait times for passports soared. …

February 5, 202579Views

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What is the most powerful passport in the world? It’s Singapore again

Singapore has the world's most powerful passport, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index. The nation-state was one of six countries which tied for the top spot in 2024 in the list produced by the migration consultancy Henley & Partners, which ranks passports by the number of destinations that holders can access without needing a…

January 9, 202591Views

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Online Passport Renewal is Back in the U.S.! Here’s How to Get In On It

All right, Americans. Ready? This is online passport renewal, take two. The U.S. State Department today announced that it is once again accepting applications for online passport renewal. The U.S. government already tried this a few years ago—we even tested it out and found it was incredibly speedy—but for reasons that were, understandably, not disclosed…

January 8, 202586Views

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The Best Cruises You Don’t Need a Passport For

If you’re among the 52% of Americans without a passport, you might think that taking a cruise is out of the question for you. But that’s not true—and we’re not only referring to sailings within U.S. waters (though, of course, passengers without passports can absolutely board cruises on U.S. rivers and coastlines as well as…

January 6, 2025128Views

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How to Apply for a U.S. Passport or Visa

Last updated April 6, 2022 Jump to: First-Time Applications Jump to: Renewals Jump to: Passport Cards Jump to: Fees Jump to: Passport Agencies Jump to: Passport & Visa ExpeditorsAll U.S. citizens, including children, are required to obtain passports in their own names for identification while traveling abroad and for re-entry into the United States. Passports also satisfy the requirements for Real…

January 4, 202586Views

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Say Goodbye to Passport Stamps in Europe: New Entry/Exit System Starts Soon

Update, October 11, 2024: Authorities announced they will not meet the November deadline, and implementation of EES is delayed. The European Union's executive arm, the European Commission, has officially announced the start date of its upcoming Entry/Exit System (EES), which will change the way international passports are processed for visitors to the EU's member…

January 2, 2025103Views

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When to Start a Renewal of a U.S. Passport

Although the event didn't get a lot of attention at the time, in December 2021 President Joe Biden signed a new executive order that will allow Americans to renew their passports online in a matter of days (see Sec. 4 of the official text). That development is a big deal for regular travelers because until…

December 7, 202492Views

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Online U.S. Passport Renewal is Now Fully Available! Here’s All You’ll Need

After a two-year period of beta testing, digital passport renewal is now a full reality for American travelers. Here's how it works and how long it takes. The U.S. State Department has announced that passport renewal via its website is officially open as of Wednesday, September 18,…

December 7, 2024118Views