Passports

Passport updates, renewal requirements, application steps, processing times, travel documents, and important deadlines.
US government may deny entry to certain travelers whose passports have less than 6 months of validity

Official. US government may deny entry to certain travelers whose passports have less than 6 months of validity

Nicolás Sanles
Apply for a passport this Saturday, October 24: where to start the process and which documents are required

Documents. Apply for a passport this Saturday, October 24: where to start the process and which documents are required

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Confirmed by the Government | The U.S. Department of State does not allow anyone under 25 to renew their passport online

Documents. Confirmed by the Government | The U.S. Department of State does not allow anyone under 25 to renew their passport online

El Cronista EN
California, New Jersey and other states will allow passport processing during special hours in November: is a prior appointment required?

Documents. California, New Jersey and other states will allow passport processing during special hours in November: is a prior appointment required?

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US allows entry of citizens of Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, and other countries with passports that have less than six months of validity

Travel. US allows entry of citizens of Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, and other countries with passports that have less than six months of validity

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The Government of Mexico requires a passport and, in certain cases, a visa to enter from the United States with an American document: what the requirements are for travelers

International. The Government of Mexico requires a passport and, in certain cases, a visa to enter from the United States with an American document: what the requirements are for travelers

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The United States has a passport that does not accept visas and is the size of a card: what it is used for and how to apply

Documents. The United States has a passport that does not accept visas and is the size of a card: what it is used for and how to apply

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Applying for a passport without your Social Security number? It could be delayed or denied, and the IRS may fine you $500

Procedures. Applying for a passport without your Social Security number? It could be delayed or denied, and the IRS may fine you $500

Confirmed: California, Florida, Texas, New York and all other states allow domestic flights with a passport instead of REAL ID

Documents. Confirmed: California, Florida, Texas, New York and all other states allow domestic flights with a passport instead of REAL ID

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US passport applicants now face a $26.87 fee for faster delivery

Policy. US passport applicants now face a $26.87 fee for faster delivery

Oriana Luna
A valid American passport is not always enough to travel abroad: the U.S. warns about an extra rule that everyone must check before flying

Documents. A valid American passport is not always enough to travel abroad: the U.S. warns about an extra rule that everyone must check before flying

El Cronista EN
Can you fly with an expired ID? What the TSA accepts

Policy. Can you fly with an expired ID? What the TSA accepts

El Cronista
Official | The three documents the US government requires foreign travelers to enter the country — and who’s exempt

Travel. Official | The three documents the US government requires foreign travelers to enter the country — and who’s exempt

El Cronista EN
The US Stops Stamping Passports at Initial Immigration Control: What Changes for Tourists

Travel. The US Stops Stamping Passports at Initial Immigration Control: What Changes for Tourists

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US passport: How many countries it allows you to visit without a visa and where it ranks worldwide

Ranking. US passport: How many countries it allows you to visit without a visa and where it ranks worldwide

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Patriot passport: what is the difference with the traditional one, how to apply for it, and who will not be able to get it

Documents. Patriot passport: what is the difference with the traditional one, how to apply for it, and who will not be able to get it

Getting a Mexican passport for the first time: the 2 valid documents required to apply

Documents. Getting a Mexican passport for the first time: the 2 valid documents required to apply

The Government cancels lost or stolen passports and they cannot be used again even if they are found later: how to report them

Travel document. The Government cancels lost or stolen passports and they cannot be used again even if they are found later: how to report them

Confirmed by the State Department | These citizens will not be able to renew their passport online: what can they do

Procedures. Confirmed by the State Department | These citizens will not be able to renew their passport online: what can they do

When is a U.S. passport valid for only five years and not renewable? The rule still applies in 2026

Procedures. When is a U.S. passport valid for only five years and not renewable? The rule still applies in 2026

Which debts can delay passport processing in 2026 and what must be done in these cases to handle it

Documents. Which debts can delay passport processing in 2026 and what must be done in these cases to handle it

Processing a second passport booklet: who needs to do it and how long the second copy will be valid for

Documents. Processing a second passport booklet: who needs to do it and how long the second copy will be valid for

Passport card or passport book: what are the differences, what requirements must be met, and who can apply for them

Procedures. Passport card or passport book: what are the differences, what requirements must be met, and who can apply for them

US passport fairs are coming to New York, California, and Texas this fall

Documents. US passport fairs are coming to New York, California, and Texas this fall

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