Passports/Visas/Customs
ABOVE: You'll often need your
passport to change money--and in the U.S., you'll need a hefty sum of money to
obtain a passport.
Passports and Visas in 24 Hours
It can take up to 6 weeks to get a U.S. passport, and travel visas can be a
nuisance to obtain by mail. For expedited service, try
Passport Visa Express.
General Information
Passports
europeforvisitors.com
Why you need a passport, where to get one, and how to
keep it safe. Also see
How to Get a U.S.
Passport Quickly.
PassportInfo.com
This site is designed for U.S. citizens residing in the United States. In
addition to addresses of passport agencies and local passport acceptance offices
around the country, it has a passport FAQ and general travel tips.
Note: For information on U.S. and Canadian customs regulations for
returning travelers, see this Travel Planner's Miscellaneous
Resources page.
Australia
Australian Passport
Office
Download forms from this passport site, then file your application at an
Australian Post outlet.
Canada
Passport Canada
If there's no local passport office in your area, you can apply by mail.
Ireland
Getting an Irish Passport
This detailed page from the Republic's "Citizens Information" Web site has
step-by-step instructions.
New Zealand
New
Zealand Passports
Download an application in .PDF format, then open and print it with Adobe's free
Acrobat Reader.
United Kingdom
UK
Passport Service
Britain may be part of the European Community, but British subjects still need
a passport to travel abroad. Also, the Visitor's Passport has been abolished,
so you'll now require a standard 10-year passport to leave the country.
United States
Passports
To be on the safe side, allow a minimum of six weeks to get your passport
unless you're willing to pay an "expedite" fee. (You can save
time by downloading an application in .PDF format for viewing and printing
with Adobe's free Acrobat
Reader.) If you need even faster service, try
Passport Visa Express, which can get
you a U.S. passport in 24 hours.
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