Are passport cards currently available? It is expected that the US government will begin to issue passport cards in mid-late July 2008.
What is a visa? Visas are granted by a sovereign nation to a traveler permitting entry into that country for a specific purpose. Most visas are stamped in the traveler’s passport on the pages marked “visas”. The most common types of visas are granted for the specific purposes of tourism, conducting business or attending a conference or symposium, establishing temporary or permanent residence, or going to school. A traveler must follow distinct guidelines and procedures established by each nation in applying for the appropriate visa category. Why do I need a visa if I already have a US passport? A US passport is proof of citizenship and permits you to re-enter the United States after your trip abroad. However, a US passport does not automatically permit entry into every country without a visa. Many countries allow US passport holders to enter without a visa because of reciprocal visa waivers and long standing diplomatic relations; many countries do not. Our website at www.
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