All posts by David P

Mobile Passport Control App

What’s the worst part of an international vacation? Often, it’s the customs line on the way home. Want to shorten the wait? If you’ve got a smart phone, there’s an app for that!

A year ago, US Customs and Border Protection released the Mobile Passport Control App for international passengers arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. After a successful pilot test there, CBP expanded the passport app to four more airports. The most recent is … Continue reading »

Passport Requirements for Travel to Canada

Roughly 300,000 people cross the US-Canadian border every day. That adds up to more than 20 million trips by Americans … Continue reading »

Enhanced Driver’s Licenses and REAL ID

If you have had to get a driver’s license recently, you may have noticed that you were required to bring … Continue reading »

Trusted Traveler Programs: Are They Right for You?

No matter how much you love to travel, some parts of the process are inevitably a hassle. No one enjoys … Continue reading »

Dual Citizenship: One Person, Two Passports

Did you know that it’s possible to be a citizen of the United States and a citizen of another country … Continue reading »

Where Are You From? Place of Birth Listings on US Passports

US passports are in the news again this week as the Supreme Court announced their decision on the “Jerusalem passport” … Continue reading »

Passports for Offshore Fishermen and Sailors

Planning a deep sea fishing trip or a sail out into the open ocean? You may need to pack your … Continue reading »

Passport Information in Spanish/Información sobre Pasaportes en español

 

Pop Quiz: What is the official national language of the United States?

The answer is that there is no official … Continue reading »