The e-Passport (also known as a biometric passport) was first introduced in 2005 and is now used by over 100 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and many others. It is much like the ...

Acquiring a U.S. passport can be quite a tedious process, especially if it's your first time doing so. Apart from filling out an application form, you need to come up with a valid proof of your ...

If you need a new passport, it's the busiest time of year to be applying, but the good news is that processing times are normal. According to the State Department, it should take 4-6 weeks for ...

U.S. travelers can now renew their passport online under a pilot program the U.S. Department of State launched on Thursday. The State Department's new online system will allow U.S. passport holders to ...

American travelers are now able to renew their passports online — skipping the mail-in process that has often caused delays. The State Department on Wednesday announced that the online renewal system ...

LGBTQ+ civil rights groups are urging transgender Americans to update their passports now, while a court order forces the State Department to process new applications. For most of this year, trans and ...

As rules tighten worldwide, more people are pursuing dual citizenship as a form of mobility, opportunity and insurance in an increasingly uncertain political and economic landscape. Here’s what you ...

Mobile Passport Control is a free app that can help you skip the long lines at U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It’s an alternative to Global Entry and has expanded to a growing list of airports.

Apple's new Digital ID stores your passport data on your iPhone. The ID is currently accepted at 250 TSA checkpoints in the US. You'll still need your physical passport for international travel. A ...

El Paso travelers who want to apply for a passport can now return to the Westside library, in addition to three other libraries. The Dorris Van Doren Library Branch, at 551 E. Redd Road, has reopened ...