A Lesson in Passport Expiration Dates — Reader Mistake Story

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UK passport: The reason why Queen Elizabeth II doesn't ever carry the travel document

Queen Elizabeth II has travelled far and wide as part of her royal duties – she’s the best travelled head of state the world has ever known. From Canada to Kenya there are few places the monarch hasn’t visited. But what may surprise you is Her Majesty never carries a passport with her when she […]

No worries, you can still get a passport during the government shutdown

Flickr/sean hobson The government shutdown is ongoing, with no end in sight. The State Department does not have funding during the shutdown. But despite the lapse in funding, the State Department’s passport functions are still operational. Americans can still apply for and renew passports during the shutdown. The timeframe for receiving a new passport will […]

Marine vet detained in Russia on espionage charges has UK passport – Moscow

Paul Whelan, a former Marine who was detained on December 31 in Moscow on suspicion of collecting intelligence, holds a UK passport in addition to his US travel document, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed on Friday. British diplomats have already applied for consular access to Whelan, she added. Earlier, the man was also […]

Marriott breach leaves 500 million exposed with passport, card numbers stolen

Enlarge / Marriott Hotel brands like the W hotel were breached between 2014 and 2018. (credit: Craig Warga/Bloomberg via Getty Images) On Friday, Marriott International announced a system breach that has affected approximately 500 million customers, with stolen information including names, credit card numbers, mailing addresses, email addresses, and passport numbers. The breach is one […]

Brexit: Britons need to renew their passport NOW if they have this much time left valid

Brexit will affect all Britons if a no-deal exit from the European Union (EU) takes place next year. One way in which it will impact Britons is what will happen to British passports from March. Last month the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) updated their travel advice for British passport holders in the unlikely […]

Losing your passport abroad can be scary — here are 4 steps you should take immediately

Robert F. Balazik/Shutterstock Losing your passport when you’re traveling can quickly turn into a real-life nightmare. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to swiftly handle an unexpected obstacle while avoiding major interruption to your original itinerary and travel plans. Here’s what to do if your passport is lost or stolen while you’re abroad. […]

Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert unannounced passport change and Brexit ‘not coincidence'

Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, appeared on ITV’s Good Morning Britain today. The financial expert warned of a shock change to passports which has taken members of the public unawares. Filling in presenters, the journalist seemed incensed by changes that went unannounced. The financial journalist revealed he has been contacted by people who have […]

23 countries where money can buy you a second passport or ‘elite residency’

Courtesy of Jade Mountain The super-rich are no longer just spending their money on private jets, yachts, and hotels — they’re also splashing out on second passports. The Second Citizenship Survey 2017 from CS Global Partners found that 89% of people would like to own a second passport, and over 34% said they had looked […]