Travel Tips

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Hello Everyone,

One thing I see everyday as a travel agent is that most first time travelers don't have Passports! As of last year you MUST have a passport to travel outside the United States. There are several ways you can go about this and I have outlined some facts and a few ways to get one below. 😊 Hope this helps you with your travels.

The Facts:

"As of January 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document."

The Passport Services Office provides information and services to American citizens about how to obtain, replace or change a passport.

What is a Passport?

A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue or verify United States passports.

How do I get one?

New Application for a U.S. Passport
To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to go in person to one of 7,000 passport acceptance facilities located throughout the United States with two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license.

Acceptance facilities include many Federal, state and probate courts, post offices, some public libraries and a number of county and municipal offices. There are also 13 regional passport agencies, and 1 Gateway City Agency, which serve customers who are traveling within 2 weeks (14 days), or who need foreign visas for travel. Appointments are required in such cases.

You’ll need to apply in person if you are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time: if your expired U.S. passport is not in your possession; if your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago; if your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16; or if your currently valid U.S. passport has been lost or stolen.

For more information on getting a new passport, please contact us at [e-mail] or visit www.starshiptravel.com


Renewal of a U.S. Passport

You can renew by mail if: Your most recent passport is available to submit and it is not damaged; you received the passport within the past 15 years; you were over age 16 when it was issued; you still have the same name, or can legally document your name change.

You can download a new renewal form at www.starshiptravel.com

If your passport has been, altered or damaged, you cannot apply by mail.

You must apply in person.

For more information on renewing an existing passport, please contact us at [e-mail] or visit www.starshiptravel.com

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[Michelle]

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