The State Department will hold passport fairs in different states: what is it and why you should go there

Amid a surge in new passport applications, the State Department decided it was time to act drastically. More about this was told by Travel and Leisure. The State Department will hold "special passport fairs." They will be held in public libraries, houses of culture and local city administrations of different…

How to get a US passport faster

It usually takes only a few weeks to process a passport application or renewal. But the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the unprecedented demand for passports, have increased those waiting times. What to do if you are not given a passport for too long, said USA Today. IN…

Online US Passport Renewal: Americans Complain Long Delays

Panic is growing among travelers. Many say their upcoming trips are in jeopardy because they can't get their passports. If you need a new passport, apply as soon as possible because the situation is dire. Passport officials say that all…

Russian officials and employees of state-owned companies are having their international passports taken away: refusal means dismissal

After the start of a full-scale war in Ukraine in 2022, employees of Russian departments, state companies and state corporations, in fact, became restricted to travel abroad. They take away their passports “for safekeeping”, and those who refuse to do this are offered to quit. The publication Present Time told in more detail. Some…

The European Union will not recognize Russian passports issued in the occupied territories in Ukraine and Georgia

The European Union will not accept Russian passports issued in the occupied territories in Ukraine and Georgia. The European Council said that this decision is a response to Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. Voice of America writes about it. The European Council said in a statement that…

You can now apply for a US passport online: how to do it

Effective September 16, eligible U.S. citizens can renew their passports online. More about this was told by USA Today. “We are working to provide a secure option to renew your passport online. Our new online system will save Americans money, time and effort by…

When is the next green card draw and an important change in the lottery rules that you should be aware of

Over the next few weeks, the State Department will announce the dates when registration for the DV-2024 Green Card Lottery will open. In the meantime, everyone is preparing for this, we decided to remind you of one very important change that not everyone noticed. Usually registration for the lottery takes place from ...

Russians abroad will no longer be issued 10-year passports with chips: what happened

From August 26, Russian citizens abroad can only apply for a passport with a validity of 5 years, since the issuance of 10-year passports has so far been stopped. The BBC writes about it. From August 26, the consular departments of Russian embassies abroad temporarily…

The rating of the most powerful passports in the world has been published: in what place were the USA and post-Soviet countries

According to the 2022 Henley Passport Index, Japan and Singapore once again hold the two most powerful passports in the world. Travel and Leisure writes about it. Passport holders from the two countries that ranked first last year can also enter…

Some Americans can now return to the US with an expired passport

Some American citizens living or traveling abroad will be able to return to the United States if their passports have expired, reports CNN On December 28, the US State Department issued a memorandum stating that citizens who meet certain criteria will be able to return to their country ...

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