All posts by Passport Editorial
Passports for Offshore Fishermen and Sailors
Planning a deep sea fishing trip or a sail out into the open ocean? You may need to pack your passport along with your sunscreen and life jacket.
The United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, which has been in effect since 1994, gives nations sovereignty over the waters for 12 nautical miles (13.8 miles or 22.2 kilometers) off of their coastline. This means that if you sail out of a US port, you are … Continue reading »
Passport Information in Spanish/Información sobre Pasaportes en español
Pop Quiz: What is the official national language of the United States?
The answer is that there is no official … Continue reading »
Preclearance: Clear US Passport Control Before you Fly Home
After a long international flight back to the United States, we can probably guess what you want to do: get … Continue reading »
What Good is an Old Passport?
If you are renewing your passport for the first time, you might wonder what will happen with your old passport. … Continue reading »
Mobile Passport Apps for Travelers
You already know that your smart phone is an invaluable tool to make your life easier while you travel. You … Continue reading »
Biometric Passports Speed International Arrivals
Have you ever wondered what that little gold rectangle on your passport cover means? It’s the international symbol for a … Continue reading »
Additional Pages Service to be Discontinued
Frequent international travelers appreciate that they are able to have additional visa pages added to their US passport, but sources … Continue reading »
Passport Renewals for Children
US passports issued to children age 15 and younger are valid for only five years, so sooner or later, every … Continue reading »
