Visas + Passports

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

A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
Do I Really Have to Get President Trump’s Portrait in My Passport?
May 8, 2026 01:09 PM
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Terry Ward
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
Trending News
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
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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
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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
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