Visas + Passports

Get news and tips about visas and passports before your next trip.

Image of Istanbul as seen from the Bosphorus Strait
Trending News
Türkiye Drops Visa Requirement for Travelers From the U.S. and Canada
January 12, 2024 05:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of the city of Bucharest in Romania
Trending News
These Two Countries Will Soon Join the European Schengen Area—Here’s What It Will Mean for Travelers
January 11, 2024 07:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The World’s Most Powerful Passports
January 11, 2024 01:00 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Cable car traveling up a mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with the port, coast, city and cliffs in the background
Visas + Passports
U.S. Travelers Will Soon Need a Visa to Enter Brazil—Here’s What It Will Cost and How to Get One
January 05, 2024 04:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two people holding up two U.S. passports with a European city in the background
Trending News
In 2024, U.S. Passports Will Be Processed Faster Than They Have Been in Years
January 03, 2024 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
close-up of a hand writing out a checklist in a notebook
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Ultimate Travel Checklist: 9 Steps to a Stress-Free Trip
November 21, 2023 01:33 PM
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Bailey Berg
U.S. Passport booklet filled with stamps
Visas + Passports
You Can Now Get Your U.S. Passport Faster, the State Department Says
November 07, 2023 07:21 PM
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Michelle Baran
US passport sticking out of black luggage pocket
Visas + Passports
Having Trouble Getting a Passport Appointment? Here’s Why, and What to Do About It.
November 02, 2023 08:35 AM
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Bailey Berg
Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa
October 12, 2023 10:25 AM
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AFAR Editors
A passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport
September 24, 2023 08:33 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Everything You Need to Know About Getting a New U.S. Passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How Long Does it Take to Get a New U.S. Passport?
September 22, 2023 09:20 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
People relaxing and talking in a park in Berlin, Germany.
Visas + Passports
11 European Countries Where Americans Can Work Abroad
September 17, 2023 10:27 AM
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Krystin Arneson
Want to Get Global Entry Fast? Here’s How to Speed Up the Process
Visas + Passports
The Secret Way to Get Global Entry Fast
September 15, 2023 08:25 AM
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Tim Chester
Father with child son in carrier backpack walking through streets of the old center of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Visas + Passports
Passports for Babies Have Special Rules: Here’s What You Need to Know to Get One
September 12, 2023 07:38 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
an airport departures board listing international cities including Helsinki, Amsterdam, Doha, and Brussels
Visas + Passports
This Country Just Became the First to Introduce Digital Passports
September 01, 2023 04:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
Whether you get your passport photos taken at a store, through an app, or at home, there are certain rules you'll have to follow.
Visas + Passports
How to Take a Good Passport Photo
August 12, 2023 08:00 AM
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James Oliver Cury
View of Rome's Pantheon from the inside looking out, with people roaming within and colorful buildings outside
Trending News
Europe Is Launching New Entry Requirements. When Exactly Will Travelers Need to Apply?
August 04, 2023 07:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
Passport on top of open passport with stamps
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Check Your Passport Status—and What to Do if It’s Taking Too Long
June 26, 2023 05:16 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Puerto-Rico-Passport-ElPretexto-Jesse-Echevarria.jpg
Visas + Passports
Do You Need a Passport to Go to Puerto Rico?
June 26, 2023 04:58 PM
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Bailey Berg
Pyramid Lake at Jasper National Park, Canada
Visas + Passports
Do You Need a Passport to Go to Canada?
June 22, 2023 04:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers
May 02, 2023 09:22 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.
Visas + Passports
Getting a New Passport Is Taking Longer and Longer. Why?
April 13, 2023 05:01 PM
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Billie Cohen
U.S. passport book
Trending News
Passport Wait Times Are Higher Than They’ve Been in Months
March 30, 2023 03:20 PM
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Chris Dong
Person with a rolling suitcase at an airport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Is a Passport Card—and Can It Replace a Passport?
March 29, 2023 04:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
What to Do if You’ve Lost Your U.S. Passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Lost Your Passport? Here’s How to Get a New One Quickly
March 09, 2023 01:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Sometimes we need a new passport sooner than we realized.
Visas + Passports
Need A New U.S. Passport Fast? Here’s How You Can Speed Up the Process
March 07, 2023 07:05 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
aerial image of Bermuda shoreline flanked by water
Ocean Cruises
On These Cruises, You Don’t Need a Passport
February 10, 2023 09:24 PM
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Fran Golden
How to Renew Your U.S. Passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Renew Your U.S. Passport
January 05, 2023 04:24 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
The new program will allow Americans to renew their passport fully online for the first time.
Visas + Passports
U.S. Temporarily Reopens Pilot Program for Online Passport Renewal
October 14, 2022 03:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
Why You May Need a Second Passport
Air Travel News
Why You May Need a Second Passport
August 01, 2022 05:37 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
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