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Americans Will Soon Be Able to Renew Passports Online

Americans will be able to renew their passports online as soon as next year, according to recent news from the U.S Department of State.

September 4, 2022 1 Comment

U.S. Passports Will Have a New Gender X Option

The White House and State Department announced to today, on Transgender Day of Visibility, that U.S. citizens will soon be able to select “X” as the gender marker on their passport applications.

March 31, 2022 No Comments

Need to Get or Renew Your Passport? Do It Now Before Fee Increase

The State Department announced this week that it will increase the security surcharge fees for passport books by $20 for all customers starting December 27.

December 23, 2021 No Comments

There’s a New Obstacle to International Travel, Long Waits for Passports

Americans were not really paying attention to the expiration dates on their passports, and many let theirs expire. Other are realizing that their passport will expire soon.

July 14, 2021 No Comments

Roundup: Don’t Put Novelty Stamps on Passport, Special Offers, New Digital Checkout Experience and More

Why you should never put novelty souvenir stamps on your passport, how credit card companies select you for special offers, a new digital checkout experience powered by Amex, Discover, Mastercard and Visa, Americans paying an extra $577 annually in fees and other expenses, and The Maldives is now open to all global tourists.

July 18, 2020 No Comments

Passport Processing Resumes, 12 Centers Open Up in Phase 1

The State Department has resumed processing U.S. passports as some of its passport agencies and centers around the country have opened up in Phase 1, our of three phases of full reopening. The agency estimates a backlog of 1.7 million pending applications.

June 13, 2020 No Comments