If you're planning to travel internationally this summer, check your passport's expiration date now. U.S. passports are valid for 10 years. They grant visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry into 170 ...

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The State Department just announced a big change to how Americans can renew their U.S. passport, and the new process may save many travelers time as a result. Officials announced Wednesday that its ...

The State Department has opened an online passport renewal portal, allowing a limited number of Americans to submit an application online. The department is conducting a trial for the renewal system ...

Tired of the old way to renew your passport? Texans can now renew their passports online. The State Department announced Wednesday that its online passport renewal system is now fully operational ...

Maybe this has happened to you. You’re planning an international trip and have the hotels and flights booked. Then you look at your passport and realize it’s out of date. Your passport needs to be ...

Check your passport expiration date. It may not be accepted if it's close to expiring. Here's how to renew your passport by mail or online. A U.S. passport counts as a Real ID, which takes effect May ...

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