Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Passport Books, Passport Cards and Visas

There is a definite difference between passports books, cards and Visas. When traveling abroad, you need to understand what is required for your destination. Ask your travel agent or check the website for more information. www.travel.state.gov


Passport Book: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

This is the most popular document needed when traveling abroad. Anytime you fly out of the US, it is required. They are good for 10 years if 16 or older, 5 years for 15 and under. We recommend all travelers have a valid passport book. Allow plenty of time to process and a great photo identification for children.

Passport Card: http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html

The U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.


Visa: http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html

Welcome to this official United States visa information source. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the U.S. Before traveling to the U.S., a citizen of a foreign country must generally obtain a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The type of visa you will need is based on the purpose of your travel.

United States citizens don’t need a U.S. visa for travel, but when planning travel abroad may need a visa issued by the embassy of the country they wish to visit.  

                     

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