Passport Pointers

Everyone knows that it can take up to three months or more to get a passport renewed (although recently the process seems to have speeded up considerably). To avoid snafus, remember to send in the appropriate photographs with a white background. No copies are accepted. Frequent travelers can request a 48-page document when applying for a new passport. Remember, too, that even babies need passports or a passport card—good to remember when traveling to Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean. Always carry a copy of your passport picture page—this will speed up the help you will get at the local U.S. Embassy should you need it.