The Passport

A passport is the only reliable and universally accepted document to verify your identity and nationality. It proves that you have the right to leave and return to the country that issued it.

Before departure, copy the first page. This contains your identifying information. Always keep it with you but separate from the original as you travel. Should you lose the original, you can replace it more easily through your country’s embassy or consulate.

Many countries are justifiably more security conscious post-911. The United States, in particular, is changing its travel requirements for both its own citizens and foreigners. The U.S. government has made a number of major announcements and changes to the implementation schedule in the last several years.

Check the following website for the most up-to-date information before you travel to or from the United States: www.travel.state.gov



Estimate the Cost of Acquiring This Legal Document

Include the application or renewal cost of applying in your travel budget if necessary.

Chapter 12 of Turn Your Dream Vacation Into Reality: A Game Plan for Seeing the World the Way You Want to See It addresses passports in greater detail.

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