Electronic Passports
Introduction Biometric passports are revolutionary technology present in today’s world that is effectively addressing many problems relating to many aspects of each individual’s life and his or her overall identity. The term biometric can be separated into the roots bio and metric which literally refer to life and measure, respectively. The science of biometrics encompasses [...]
Passport Cards
The US Passport card can be very useful for many travelers. The purpose of the passport card over the passport book is the convenience. Instead of having to carry about the large book, you can simply carry this card in a wallet or purse. There are a few restrictions however – it cannot be used [...]
Passport Name Change
Changing your name on your passport is a necessary step if you have changed your name any time recently. If you plan to go abroad, it is very important to remember the fact that if you have had a name change in the recent past, but your passport still uses the old name; you could [...]
Renew an Expired Passport
If your passport is expired, it is practically the same process as applying for your first passport with only a few changes in steps. The easiest way is by mail. If your current passport is not damaged and can be sent with your application, you were 16 years or older when the prior one was [...]