Visas + Passports

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

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 building line the rocky coast of Cinque Terre in Italy with a few small boats anchored in the water
Trending News
Europe’s New Entry System for International Travelers Now Has a New Timeline for When It Will Launch
April 28, 2025 06:49 PM
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Michelle Baran
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
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The World’s Most Powerful Passports
January 23, 2025 08:41 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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 08, 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 03, 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
Cityscape near forested area
Visas + Passports
11 Countries in Europe That Offer Remote Work Visas for Americans
October 09, 2024 07:12 AM
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Krystin Arneson
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
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 12, 2024 06:09 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 06, 2024 03:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
People disembarking an aircraft walking on a jet bridge towards the airport, some with rolling luggage
Visas + Passports
Americans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Get Global Entry—Citizens of These Countries Can Also Apply
August 16, 2024 01:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Hand holding a U.S. passport over a wooden surface
Visas + Passports
Need a New U.S. Passport Fast? Here’s How You Can Speed Up the Process
July 11, 2024 09:00 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
A blue U.S. passport lying flat on a table with a couple of pens in the background
Visas + Passports
New Passport Offices Are Opening in These 6 U.S. Cities
June 25, 2024 04:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
passports and visas
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Check Your Passport Status—and What to Do if It’s Taking Too Long
June 17, 2024 09:30 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
A U.S. passport resting atop an Apple laptop keyboard
Visas + Passports
You Can Now Renew Your Passport Online Again—Kind Of
June 14, 2024 04:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
A cafe with bright yellow shutters, hanging flowers and plants adorning the entrance and views of the water in the coastal cite of Bodrum in Türkiye
Visas + Passports
This Mediterranean Country Is the Latest to Launch a Digital Nomad Visa
May 09, 2024 05:49 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cable car traveling up a mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with the port, coast, city and cliffs in the background
Visas + Passports
Brazil Delays Start Date of New Visa Requirement for U.S. Travelers
April 23, 2024 07:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
Rooftop view of historic homes in Montepulciano, Italy with a green countryside in the background
Visas + Passports
Italy Just Launched a New Digital Nomad Visa—Here’s How to Apply
April 11, 2024 03:30 PM
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Erica Firpo
U.S. Passport with a Global Entry form tucked inside
Trending News
The Price of Global Entry Is About to Go Up
April 05, 2024 09:25 AM
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Bailey Berg
Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa
Visas + Passports
This Is Why the Last Few Pages of Your Passport Are Blank
April 01, 2024 10:34 AM
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Bailey Berg
The U.S. government had a beta test of an online passport renewal system, but it's been paused indefinitely.
Visas + Passports
You Used to Be Able to Renew Your Passport Online. Here’s Why You Can’t Anymore
March 07, 2024 08:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
The exterior of Washington Dulles airport at night
Air Travel News
A First-Ever Global Entry on Departure Program Could Be a Game-Changer
February 26, 2024 06:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
A group of young women dressed in yukatas in front of a shrine in Kyoto
Visas + Passports
Japan Just Announced a New Digital Nomad Visa—Here’s What You Need to Know
February 05, 2024 06:54 PM
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Mae Hamilton