IS YOU PASSPORT VALID and READY TO TRAVEL?

Open your door to Travel and have a Passport that is ready to Travel to an International Destination.  Being Safe and Prepared by holding a valid passport for everyone in your family is something you can assure with a periodical look to make sure your Passports are Valid and Ready to Travel. 

There are people who have recently booked a Vacation, but their passport is going to expire.  Don't get caught in the cycle of planning your vacation, but not being prepared totally.

If you need to apply for a passport here is the perfect place to read all about the requirements - http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/get_4855.html

Planning an International Vacation requires your passport to be valid for a minimum of 6 months  past the return date of your vacation.  I advise my clients to make sure that their passport is valid for at least 9 months to give them a little lee-way.  All the expense that goes into planning and purchasing a Wonderful Vacation, shouldn't be met with an un expected denial to board. 

Recently the cruise lines have implemented requiring a Passport for certain cruise itineraries.  I try to make sure where the cruise is departing from and advise the clients that it is always a good idea to have a passport.  If you are visiting a foreign country but depart and return to the same US port you will not be required to have a passport.  WARNING NOTICE is if you are just traveling with a government issued ID you might have an emergency and have to depart from a foreign port.  This is where things can be a problem.  WISE to be prepared and just purchase your passport and make sure it is valid.  AN INFORMED TRAVELER IS A HAPPY TRAVELER. 

If you are looking for information on renewing your passport the best website is going right to the State Government Website   http://travel.state.gov/passport/renew/renew_833.html. 

Remember the  Adult Passports are valid for 10 years and Children Passports are valid for 5 years.  If you need to get a passport in a hurry the information is attached.