Visas + Passports

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

Aveiro, Portugal
Trending News
Europe’s New Digital Border System Goes Into Full Effect in April—What You Need to Know
March 26, 2026 03:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
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What to Know Before You Renew Your U.S. Passport
March 26, 2026 12:57 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers
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The Little-Known (and Free) App That Can Get You Through Passport Control Faster
March 25, 2026 02:21 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
People sitting on park benches overlooking the waterfront and skyscraper of Toronto
Trending News
More Americans Are Now Eligible for a Canadian Passport Thanks to a Newly Passed Law
March 13, 2026 04:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
resorts line the coastline of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Ocean Cruises
A Unique Cruise Loophole Allows Americans to Sail to Some Foreign Countries Without a Passport
February 20, 2026 07:04 PM
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Fran Golden
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
January 15, 2026 03:15 PM
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Bailey Berg
Relaxing in the sun in Trieste, Italy
Visas + Passports
15 Countries in Europe That Offer Remote Work Visas for Americans
November 25, 2025 01:10 PM
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Krystin Arneson
Image of an Apple digital passport displayed on a phone screen
Visas + Passports
You Can Now Add Your U.S. Passport to Your Apple Wallet. Here’s What That Means for Travel
November 21, 2025 06:53 PM
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Peter Ward
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Trending News
The Larger Implications of the Supreme Court’s Recent Passport Decision
November 20, 2025 03:03 PM
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Lindsey Danis
The U.S. government had a beta test of an online passport renewal system, but it's been paused indefinitely.
Visas + Passports
Yes, You Can Renew Your U.S. Passport Online—if You Meet These Requirements
November 4, 2025 08:00 AM
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Sophie Friedman
A tall, green mountain surrounded by rolling green mountains and mist, beneath a blue sky
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Yes, U.S. Citizens Need a Visa to Travel to These 9 Countries—Including a New One
October 13, 2025 01:05 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Hand holding a U.S. passport over a wooden surface
Visas + Passports
Need a New U.S. Passport Really Fast? That’ll Be $950.
October 8, 2025 02:11 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Overhead view of a passport siting on a wooden table full of passport stamps and surrounded by boarding passes, glasses, and a Sony camera
Trending News
If You Love Passport Stamps, Europe Has Some Bad News for You
September 24, 2025 07:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Check Your Passport Status—and What to Do if It’s Taking Too Long
September 23, 2025 01:30 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Interview view of a terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York with a huge American flag hanging from the middle of the terminal building
Trending News
A New Visa Bond Policy Could See Select Visitors Pay up to $15,000—How Will It Affect Travel to the U.S.?
August 12, 2025 07:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Wadi Bani Khalid Oasis
Trending News
A New Tourist Visa Will Make Travel Much Easier Among 6 Gulf Countries
July 28, 2025 08:53 AM
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Bailey Berg
People walking under a "Welcome to the United States" sign at the international arrivals area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Trending News
New $250 Visa Fee Will Make It More Expensive to Visit the U.S.
July 21, 2025 07:35 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
Beautiful sunset over Bologna, Italy cityscape
Visas + Passports
The Secret Hack for Staying in a Country Longer
June 27, 2025 11:55 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
An iPhone screen displaying a digital passport
Air Travel News
Should You Ditch Your Passport and Real ID Thanks to Apple’s New Digital ID?
June 26, 2025 01:32 PM
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Kinsey Gidick
Beijing (left); Gansu Norden (right)
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What It’s Like to Travel in China Right Now—And How to Do It
May 22, 2025 03:37 PM
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Chris Schalkx
Aerial view of the Palawan province in the Philippines featuring dramatic green cliffs rising up from turquoise blue waters, and a bay-like alcove full of boats and homes
Visas + Passports
One of the Best Countries for Expats Just Announced a New Digital Nomad Visa
May 16, 2025 05:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Colorful buildings line the waterfront in Gdansk, Poland
Visas + Passports
If You Have Family From These 9 Countries, You Can Get Dual Citizenship
March 31, 2025 06:20 PM
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Jamie Davis Smith
Travelers should set aside four to six weeks to get a new passport or expect to pay more for expedited services.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How Long Does It Take to Get a New U.S. Passport Now?
January 22, 2025 08:42 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Bran Castle in Romania's Transylvania region
Trending News
2 Countries Have Joined the European Schengen Area
January 10, 2025 05:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
A beach with golden sand, turquoise water, palm trees, and moss-covered cliff beneath which sits a tunnel carved into the stone.
Visas + Passports
Do You Need a Passport to Go to Puerto Rico?
January 8, 2025 03:12 AM
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Bailey Berg
a US passport with a Global Entry form poking out of it. both sit on a wood background
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Gift a TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Membership—for Free
December 11, 2024 07:31 AM
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Bailey Berg
Writing out a list is one of the easiest ways to make sure nothing is forgotten.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Your Easy Travel Checklist: 9 Steps to a Stress-Free Trip
December 3, 2024 05:55 AM
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Bailey Berg
Close-up of a passport with an airplane window in the background
Trending News
Finally, Passport Wait Times Have Come Back Down to Earth
October 17, 2024 06:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
Person holding up a blue U.S. passport with a boarding pass tucked inside with what appears to be a blurred airport terminal in the background with people milling about
Visas + Passports
Americans Can Finally Renew Their Passports Online 24/7
September 18, 2024 01:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Mount Taranaki, a snow-capped solitary mountain peak in New Zealand, with a reflective lake in the foreground reflecting an upside down image of the peak with yellow-ish brush all around
Trending News
Starting This Fall, New Zealand Will Triple Its Tourist Tax
September 6, 2024 03:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
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