Service passport rules explained by U.S. Department of State
U.S. service passports, managed by the Special Issuance Agency, are for government employees or contractors on approved foreign…
How diplomatic immunity works under the Vienna Convention in the US
The United States grants diplomatic immunity to accredited foreign diplomats and dependents for official duties under the Vienna…
Official Passport vs. Diplomatic Passport: Key Differences in the USA
Official and Diplomatic Passports distinguish U.S. government roles abroad. Officials use maroon Official Passports; diplomats use black Diplomatic…
Which countries offer visa-free entry to diplomatic passport holders?
Visa-free entry policies let diplomatic passport holders quickly access many countries for official purposes. Terms—including passport type and…
Damaged passport abroad? How the U.S. embassy can help you return
If your passport is damaged abroad, promptly visit a U.S. embassy or consulate with all required documents. Emergency…
Emergency passport: How U.S. citizens abroad can get urgent travel help
Emergency passports help U.S. citizens abroad travel urgently if their passport is lost, stolen, or expired. Start by…
What Transgender Passport Applicants Need to Know About Gender Markers
A federal injunction continues to allow transgender and nonbinary Americans to select 'X' or updated gender markers on…
Pune man arrested for tearing passport pages to hide trips
Pune’s V.K. Bhalerao was arrested at Mumbai airport for tearing passport pages to hide Bangkok trips. Charged under…
UN Urges Staff to Carry Passport and Visa Copies When Questioned
The UN has directed its staff in New York to carry visa and passport copies as proof of…
United Airlines Flight Rerouted After Pilot Realizes Passport Is Missing
United Airlines flight 198, a Boeing 777-300ER traveling from San Francisco to Shanghai on March 22, 2025, had…
From Patel to Hussain: Deported Man Shares Passport Tale
A man from Gujarat, India, was deported from the US after being caught using a forged Pakistani passport…
State Department Expands Passport Fairs to Help First-Time Applicants
The U.S. State Department announced new "Special Passport Acceptance Fairs" for February-March 2025 to assist first-time applicants and…
Do You Need a Certificate of Citizenship If You Already Have a U.S. Passport?
A U.S. passport is great for travel, but a Certificate of Citizenship offers permanent, non-expiring proof for federal…
Essential Steps and Tips for Re-Issuing Your Indian Passport as an Adult
The checklist outlines mandatory steps and required documents for re-issuing an adult Indian passport. Key instructions include completing…