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Wednesday, January 17, 2007

To passport or not that is the question!

Do I need a passport or don’t I? This used to be an easy question to answer however

the official travel documentation requirement has changed and currently it seems to

remain in a constant state of flux.

But the answer is simple. YES, get a passport. Regardless of the shifting dates of

when the new rules apply, it is very apparent that US citizens wanting to travel

across international borders will be required to have a valid passport.

In most communities the post office or court house can sort out the application

procedure. You will be required to have an official birth certificate (not a photo

copy), passport photos, the application and fee. They will process your application

and you will be ready to travel in 8 to 10 weeks.

Don’t wait and get your passport application started today. Don’t let your fishing

trip to Canada or church mission trip to Central America be ruined by improper

travel documentation.