Why the U.S. doesn’t need an exit visa for tourists
A few days ago, I asked a friend, a U.K.-based traveler who has lived in India for many years, about India’s visa system.This was his answer: India’s passport system is designed to make it as difficult as possible for U.N. staff to obtain visas.The system, he said, was “designed...
How to Get a Free Passport Check Online, From Your Account Status Page
You can get a passport check online by accessing your account status page (which is located at the top of your passport page).If you’re having trouble, you can use your passport status page as a way to check your status and see if you’re eligible to get a new...
How to get a passport in Houston
HURRICANE HURRICANES are taking out a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle with a photo of their passport.The ad features the Houston-area address of a person who was issued a Houston-based passport under the Texas travel authorization program.The ad says, “It’s easy to get your passport.It’s easy now.”The Houston-region...
How to get a cheap passport photo for $10?
How do I get a photo for less than $10 on my passport?You could buy a cheap photo online or at the airport or online.The passport photo website passport.is.gov offers a few tips on how to get cheap passport photos.1.Use the cheapest possible photo you can find online.Some online...