Visas and Passports?
What Are These Documents? What Do You Need To Know?

Together they are the official permission for citizens of the world to travel... and that's what we're trying to encourage you to do... travel!

You're responsible for these documents and permissions when you travel abroad. It's up to you to know the rules for each country.

If you're new to international travel, the paper work and documentation may sound confusing. Its a fact that not that many Americans have passports. You probably know what a passport is, but when do you need one? How do you get one?

All countries issue their own passports to their citizens. Passports offer proof of identity and citizenship. Citizens of all counties need passports to travel internationally with certain exceptions. (Like the EU)

We tried to break this down for you, so check the page below that you think will help with your questions:

• What is a passport and who needs one?
  
  
• What is a visa and when do you need one?
  
  
• How to apply for a passport
  
  
• What is a passport card and when can you use one?
  
  
• What do passports cost?
  
  
• US Travel Authorization for Foreign Visitors

If you want to travel, you're going to need a passport and depending on where you're going, you might need a visa. It only sounds complicated because this is official government "stuff".... and you know how governments are. Don't let all of this scare you into staying home. Getting visas and passports just takes making one step at a time. Get the passport first. You need that anyway. If you need a visa, read our page on that.... soon it will be stamped in your passport...

Then gather all your documents together. Keep them safe when you're on the road. Wear your money belt (I know I keep repeating myself... I want you to get this!!!)

Happy travels... even if you don't travel the world... just remember that life is a journey... embrace and enjoy it!   Judy and Mark

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