Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. With his flight from Chicago to Istanbul just four days away, my brother ...

Maybe you want to spend some time abroad? A U.S. passport allows access to 186 destinations. And more U.S. residents are looking to get the documents, to the point where the U.S. Department of State ...

Mobile Passport Control is a free app that can help you skip the long lines at U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It’s an alternative to Global Entry and has expanded to a growing list of airports.

Depending on whether the passport is for a minor or adult, needed in a hurry, is a renewal or a first-time passport, and other scenarios will impact how long it takes to get a passport. This simple ...

If you’re planning for international travel, getting your passport can remove an early stress from your plate. A passport is an official document issued by the federal government that verifies a U.S.

Are you traveling internationally for the first time? You’ll need to secure a passport, which attests to a person’s identity and nationality when crossing borders. In 2021, the U.S. Department of ...

Today while trolling del.icio.us I found this great tutorial on how to make your own passport photo. This tutorial will show you how to take, format, and prepare your own passport photos. Rather than ...

Check your passport expiration date. It may not be accepted if it's close to expiring. Here's how to renew your passport by mail or online. A U.S. passport counts as a Real ID, which takes effect May ...

Planning an overseas getaway? Before you start dreaming about gelato in Rome or beaches in the Caribbean, check your passport. While a Real ID will get you through domestic flights, you’ll still need ...

From what to wear and how to do your makeup to where to shoot and why selfies keep getting rejected, this guide shows you how ...