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The Children’s Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP) is a cooperative effort between the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular...

An ePassport is an essential travel document that allows you to cross international borders quickly and easily. It contains an embedded...

A visa is a document that allows a foreign national to enter, stay and leave a country. It is usually stamped or glued into the passport...

Proof of International Travel, also known as an I-94 card, is a document issued by the United States government to foreign nationals who...

When applying for a passport, it is important to use a company that is experienced and efficient in the process. There are many companies...

You may schedule an appointment for urgent travel (for example, a funeral or business trip) using the Department of State's online...

If you find yourself in a life or death emergency and need to travel outside of the country, you may be wondering if you can get a...

If you do not receive your U.S. passport book or card in the mail, you must submit form DS-86, Statement of Non-receipt of a U.S....

The Office of Children’s Issues (OCI) is a division of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs. OCI’s mission is to...

A Passport Authorizing Officer (PAO) is a federal employee who is authorized by the Department of State to accept and process passport...

Notarizing is the process of verifying the identity of a person or persons and witnessing the signing of important documents. A notary...

The DS-64 form is used to report a lost or stolen passport. If you have lost your passport or had it stolen, you will need to complete...

A limited validity passport is any passport valid for two years or less. There are a few reasons why someone might have a limited...

The Consular Lost or Stolen Passport System (CLSPS) is a secure, online system that allows U.S. citizens to report a lost or stolen...

The large passport book is 52 pages compared to only 28 pages for the regular book. Since it doesn't cost extra, I don't see any reason...

A regular passport book has a blue cover and is issued with either 28 or 52 pages. This type of passport has a validity of 10 years when...

The passport number is one of the most important pieces of information on your passport. It is a unique identifier that is used to track...

Expedite service is a type of shipping that guarantees quick delivery times. If you need your package to arrive ASAP, you can choose an...

The form DS-5525 is a handy tool for those who find themselves in the difficult situation of not being able to obtain the written consent...

A death certificate is an official document that records the death of a person. The certificate is typically signed by a doctor, nurse,...