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The UK is not alone in its passport checks.But if you’re a UK resident, it can be frustrating to find out you’ve failed to renew your passport, and you’re now at the mercy of a third party, who may not be in the best of shape.Here are some key...

You’re probably already familiar with the idea of passport cover.You can buy a cover from your airline, and when you’re travelling in Europe, you’ll be required to wear one.Now, you can buy it at the same online store as a passport cover, and the cover is also available in...

Disney’s “Frozen” stars Anna Fishel, Kristen Chenowith and Kristina Chenowhis on a “special holiday” on a private plane, the studio said in a statement.The family-friendly movie will air on Disney XD in the United States and Canada on Nov. 19.Disney XD will stream the movie on YouTube on Nov...

The Australian Federal Police has announced it will launch a nationwide online portal to help people renew their passports online.The AFP has launched the portal, which will allow people to submit passport renewals online, to help with the processing of new passport applications.“We’re looking at all aspects of passport...

UK passports will soon be compulsory for all EU citizens and permanent residents, following a decision by the European Commission.In a move that’s likely to cause concern among EU citizens, the EU is expected to announce a ban on the Emcc passport by 2020.The Emcc, as it’s known, is...

A few months ago, USA Post announced that it would be opening a new website and app to help people plan and purchase their passports online.Now the company is looking to expand its footprint in more places.In the next two months, USA is looking at opening up its passport...

By Simon Hradecky and Peter SymondsUK passport to become biometric, as passport numbers become more common, after 2020, according to the government.In a move that was welcomed by the civil liberties group Liberty, the Home Office said it would begin rolling out a biometric version of the passport in...

Passport photos that are taken within the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore and Australia are the most popular type of passport for online retailers.Photo quality is generally better, and there are better online options available.However, some people find them more difficult to use than they would...

You can now use the online passport office to renew a passport online.To find out more about renewing your passport in the UK, see our guide on how to renew online in the U.K.The online passport service is only available to UK residents, and you must be at least...

The new passport picture of the Germans passport, released by the European Union (EU), has been criticised as a copycat of the original.The photo is a copy of a photo from the passport of the former German president, Hermann Goering, and was taken in 1924.The original photo of a...