Why Your Passport Must Be Valid for 6 Months—Even If Your Trip Is Short
Think you’re good to travel because your passport is valid for another three months? Not so fast. What Is the 6-Month Passport Rule? Many countries require your passport to...
[ read more ]Traveling to Kenya? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Kenya eVisa
Planning a safari or business trip to Kenya? U.S. citizens now need a Kenya eVisa before departure—and applying correctly matters. Who Needs a Kenya eVisa? All travelers, including U.S....
[ read more ]What is an Apostille and When Do You Need One?
You may have heard the word “apostille” tossed around in legal or international conversations, but what does it actually mean? What Is an Apostille? An apostille is a certificate...
[ read more ]How to Renew a Child’s Passport Without Delays
Renewing a child’s passport isn’t as simple as renewing your own. For minors under 16, the process is considered a brand-new application, which means following different rules—and missing even...
[ read more ]Want to Drive Overseas? Here’s the One Document Most Americans Forget
Traveling to Europe, South America, or Asia? If you plan to rent a car, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP). An IDP translates your U.S. driver’s license...
[ read more ]Last-Minute Trip? Here’s How to Get Your Travel Visa in a Hurry
Booked a last-minute trip and need a visa? Don’t panic—you still have options. Many embassies and consulates offer expedited processing, but you’ll need to submit your documents correctly and...
[ read more ]Can’t Find Your Birth Certificate? Here’s How to Get a Certified Copy Fast
Lost your birth certificate? If you need one for a passport, visa, or legal process, only a certified copy from the state you were born in will work. Photocopies...
[ read more ]Why Your Document Was Rejected for an Apostille—and How to Fix It
Getting an apostille sounds easy until your documents get sent back. Here are the top reasons why: Photocopies instead of originals Incorrect notarization Submitting documents from the wrong state...
[ read more ]5 Reasons Your Passport Application Might Be Delayed (and How to Avoid Them)
Applying for or renewing a passport? It should be simple—but small mistakes can cause big delays. Here are five of the most common issues we see: Missing Signature –...
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