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10 common passport mistakes that could wreck your summer vacation
With international travel in full swing, U.S. travelers are facing longer processing times and tighter entry requirements in many destinations. One small mistake on a passport or visa can lead to denied boarding, a trip delay — or even dashed plans altogether. So whether you're renewing your passport, applying for the first time or traveling to a country that requires a visa, you absolutely must button up all the necessary details. Here are 10 passport and visa mistakes that could ruin your summer vacation, and how to avoid them with help from David Alwadish, the founder of passport and visa services. 1. Waiting too long to renew your passport Routine passport processing can take up to eight to 11 weeks — and even expedited service may take five to seven weeks. If your passport is within a year of expiring, start the renewal process now to avoid missing your trip. 2. Not realizing your passport might already be 'expired' Many countries require at least six months of passport validity beyond your travel dates. Even if the expiration date is months away, airlines may still deny boarding if you don't meet the destination's entry requirements. 3. Booking international flights before checking passport rules Before you buy your ticket, check both your passport expiration date and any entry requirements for your destination — including visa rules, blank page requirements or COVID-era documentation that may still apply. 4. Assuming kids' passports last 10 years Unlike adult passports, which are good for a full decade, child passports (for those under 16) expire after five years. It's a common oversight that leads to last-minute scrambles — and potentially spoiled family vacations. 5. Using the wrong kind of passport photo Passport photos must follow strict rules on background color, lighting, size and expression. (Services like Itseasy can help validate photos taken at home, but always make sure to double-check the official guidelines to avoid rejection.) 6. Forgetting to sign your forms An unsigned passport application is one of the most common reasons for delays. If you're renewing by mail, make sure all forms are completed properly, including your signature and payment details. 7. Mailing your renewal to the wrong address The correct address for mailing your passport renewal depends on your location and whether you're using expedited service. Always confirm on to ensure you're sending it to the right place. 8. Not tracking your application If you're mailing in your application, use a shipping method with tracking. Many app-based services also offer real-time updates, so you're not left wondering where your passport is or when it will arrive. 9. Overlooking visa requirements for your destination Even some popular summer destinations — like Turkey, Egypt or Vietnam — may require U.S. travelers to apply for a visa in advance. Some are e-visas, but others require more lead time, so research early. Also starting this year, the UK rolled out a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, which will require U.S. visitors to apply online and receive approval before entry. While the process is quick and digital, it still adds a new step to your travel planning — and forgetting it could mean being turned away at the airport. Always check your destination's visa requirements well in advance, even if you've visited before without one. 10. Failing to review your documents once they arrive Always check your new passport or visa as soon as you receive it. Make sure your name is spelled correctly, your dates are accurate and everything is in order — before your travel countdown begins.
Fox News
28-04-2025
- Fox News
Some states see REAL ID crowd rush, others quiet as deadline looms
Some states are seeing massive lines at Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) locations as travelers scramble to get their REAL IDs prior to the May 7 deadline. Others, not so much. FOX News Multimedia Reporter Asher Redd was live outside a DMV in Antioch, Tennessee, on FOX 35 Orlando Monday morning, where a line of about 200 people stood behind him. Redd said states like Illinois, Pennsylvania and Tennessee have some of the longest lines and appointment wait lists through at least July. There in Tennessee, he reported some DMVs are open six days a week in hopes of getting everyone the identification travelers from U.S. airports and those entering some federal buildings will need. California is in a similar boat, FOX 11 Los Angeles reported, where some offices are opening an hour early through June 27 for those who started the process online and made appointments. Meanwhile, Florida is not seeing the same rush. Some people who live in the Sunshine State can skip DMVs altogether, and get their drivers' licenses at the local tax collector's offices. "We are fortunate in Florida since amendment 10, the local tax collectors in the state have done a phenomenal job to ensure the citizens have gotten their Real ID compliance completed," a spokesperson for the Seminole County Tax Collector's Office told Fox News Digital via email. "Here in Seminole County there are only about 4000 people that have yet to complete it, which is less than 1% of the population," the statement said. Instead of heading to the DMV, the founder of passport and Visa services recommends obtaining a passport card. "The last-minute rush to obtain a REAL ID Driver's License is leading to long delays at the DMV and causing unnecessary stress amongst travelers," David Alwadish said in a statement. "The credit-card sized, U.S. passport card is a convenient, secure and affordable alternative." "For added security, I love that, unlike a DMV-issued ID, it does not have your address on it for strangers to know where you live," Aldawish added. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues reminding Americans "that starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need to have a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver's license, instruction permit or identification card or another acceptable form of ID to board a U.S. commercial aircraft," according to media releases. REAL IDs have a star in the upper right-hand corner, TSA said. Once enforcement begins, the TSA said unprepared travelers arriving at TSA checkpoints should expect delays.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Pop-up Events at the ItsEasy.com Offices in the Iconic NYC Locations: The MetLife Building and Rockefeller Center
and Telos Corporation announce new TSA PreCheck enrollment pop-up events, reinforcing their commitment to making travel as easy and convenient as possible. NEW YORK and ASHBURN, Va., March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Passport & Visa Services, the leading passport and visa expediting company that has processed over 2 million passport and visa applications, and Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), an authorized TSA PreCheck® enrollment provider, today announced pop-up TSA PreCheck enrollment events at two of NYC office locations within the iconic and easily accessible Manhattan landmarks, the MetLife Building and Rockefeller Center (Concourse Level). The event will run from Tuesday, March 25, to Saturday, March 29, 2025. 'This partnership reflects our ongoing dedication to simplifying and streamlining our customers' travel experiences while saving them valuable time,' said David Alwadish, founder and CEO of Passport & Visa Services. 'Our offices are centrally located in Manhattan, providing the utmost convenience for anyone looking to enroll in the TSA PreCheck Application Program. Offering TSA PreCheck enrollments provided by Telos rounds out our service offering so that we are the one-stop shop for simplifying and managing both domestic and global travel document processes and programs.' The locations of the TSA PreCheck enrollment provided by Telos pop-up events are in the heart of Grand Central Station: The MetLife Building Lobby, 200 Park Ave., New York, NY 10166; and at the iconic Rockefeller Center, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Floor 1 (Concourse Level), New York, NY 10112. Below are the hours of operation for the TSA PreCheck enrollment pop-up events: TSA PRECHECK ENROLLMENT EVENT HOURS (ET) Tues., March 25: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Wed., March 26: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thurs., March 27: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Fri., March 28: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat., March 29: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. WHAT TO EXPECT Enroll and Schedule: Start your TSA PreCheck application online at and book an in-person appointment at the nearest pop-up TSA PreCheck enrollment location. Ensure you have the required identification for your appointment. Visit: During your 10-minute in-person appointment, we will scan and validate your identity documents, capture your photo and fingerprints, and collect payment. Complete: Once your application is submitted, your data will be securely transmitted to TSA, which will make the final decision on TSA PreCheck eligibility. Most applicants receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) within 3-5 days. 'Telos is pleased to partner with to deliver more ways for travelers to enroll or renew into the TSA PreCheck Application Program, providing pop-up enrollment centers in New York City for the first time through this game-changing partnership,' said John B. Wood, CEO and chairman, Telos. 'Given their five decades of travel document expertise, is a logical venue for TSA PreCheck enrollments.' New TSA PreCheck applicants can start their applications online and schedule an in-person enrollment appointment at one of Telos' 223 enrollment centers across the U.S. by visiting the authorized TSA PreCheck Enrollment by Telos website, Existing TSA PreCheck members throughout the U.S. can renew directly on Telos' authorized TSA PreCheck website, regardless of the provider they enrolled with originally: About TSA PreCheck®TSA PreCheck is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Trusted Traveler program that allows enrolled travelers expedited screening through airport security. TSA PreCheck lanes are located at over 200 airports with 90+ airlines participating. Since TSA first launched the TSA PreCheck application program as a DHS Trusted Traveler Program for low-risk travelers in December 2013, active membership in the program has grown to more than 19 million members. About Passport & Visa Passport & Visa Services is a leading passport and visa expediting company that has processed over 2 million passport and visa applications on behalf of their US-based customers. has been a trusted agent of the US Department of State since 1976, authorized to provide US passport services to the public for a fee. team of qualified passport and visa experts help passport & visa processes go forward, pre-review their customers' applications & photos to ensure they're in line with governmental requirements, and provide their customers with peace of mind, while saving them time and effort when they request these important government documents. submits passport & visa applications and obtains passports and visas on behalf of their customers. If there is a problem with an application, can interact with the U.S. Government or foreign agencies on the customer's behalf to resolve problems at hand. Taking all the headache out of obtaining passports and visas, Passport & Visa Services is known for its ItsEasy Passport Renewal & Photo App, which offers the safest and most cost-effective way to renew a passport from one's home or office. For urgent passports needed within 14 days, offers rush services. Passport & Visa Services has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, The Washington Post, and more. About Telos CorporationTelos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS) empowers and protects the world's most security-conscious organizations with solutions for continuous security assurance of individuals, systems, and information. Telos' offerings include cybersecurity solutions for IT risk management and information security; cloud security solutions to protect cloud-based assets and enable continuous compliance with industry and government security standards; and enterprise security solutions for identity and access management, secure mobility, organizational messaging, and network management and defense. The company serves commercial enterprises, regulated industries and government customers around the world. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS – TELOS CORPORATIONThis press release contains forward-looking statements which are made under the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. These statements are based on Telos Corporation's ('the Company') management's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions about future events, conditions and results and on information currently available to them. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. The Company believes that these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described under the captions 'Risk Factors' and 'Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations' set forth from time to time in the Company's filings and reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as future filings and reports by the Company, copies of which are available at and on the SEC's website at Although the Company bases these forward-looking statements on assumptions that its management believes are reasonable when made, the Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that the Company's actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and industry developments, may differ materially from statements made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond its control, the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of such statement and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement publicly, or to revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments occurring after the date of the statement, even if new information becomes available in the future. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless specifically expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data. Media: media@ InvestorRelations@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
6 Common Passport Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make
Few feelings compare to the excitement of embarking on a big international trip. After months of researching and booking an itinerary, the time for the adventure finally arrives. But that joy quickly disappears if you can't actually get to your destination. We've all heard passport horror stories ― surprise requirements, forgotten name changes, denied boarding, issues at the border, etc. To help you avoid this fate, we asked experts to break down the most common passport mistakes and how to keep these issues from ruining your vacation. 'One of the biggest mistakes we hear about time and again is not understanding when someone should actually be renewing their passport,' Katy Nastro, a travel expert and spokesperson for the Going travel app, told HuffPost. 'Many people assume that if they have a month or so left before the expiration date, they can still travel the world, but in most cases, they cannot.' Most countries require that your passport be valid for a certain duration beyond the dates of your trip. The length is usually three or six months, though there are outliers, but either way, you'll want to make sure yours is good to go. 'The best advice is to check well in advance of your trip to ensure you can enter the country you intend to fly to so you don't get turned away upon arrival or worse, denied boarding the flight over altogether,' Nastro added. 'A rule that many travelers miss is needing an adequate number of blank pages in their passport,' said David Alwadish, the founder and CEO of the passport and visa concierge service 'Some countries require these for stamps or visas. Travelers should check their destination's rules and ensure they have enough blank pages before traveling.' The requirements vary, but lots of popular destinations call for one or two empty pages. Some even require three, so experts advise making sure you have at least four blank pages, especially if you're an avid traveler with a passport that's close to expiring. Remember that even just one stamp means a page is not blank. 'If you're looking to travel internationally in 2025 or are toying with the idea of international travel in the next few years, send your passport in now,' Nastro advised. 'Just as driving a car requires a license, a passport is a non-negotiable for international travel. Do your future globetrotting self a favor and take care of it even without any trips planned.' 'The passport could also have the wrong last name ― for example, if you forgot to change your name when you got married and it still has the maiden name, or you got divorced recently,' Alwadish said. It's understandable that this might happen. After all, big life changes like planning a wedding or dealing with the end of a marriage consume a lot of time and energy. But try to carve out a little time to confirm your name change is accurately reflected on all necessary documents. Otherwise, you might face some issues at the airport or international borders. 'You should make sure your passport isn't damaged, in which case they'll turn you away,' Alwadish noted. The U.S. Department of State notes that travelers should replace their passports in the case of water damage, torn-out pages, 'a significant tear,' unauthorized markings on the personal information page or a hole punch. Normal 'wear and tear' like a bend in the book or fanning of pages after regular use is fine, however. So, if your dog chewed up your passport or your child scribbled all over the data page, you'll need to submit the damaged book, along with a signed statement explaining the condition and the typical passport application paperwork, to the State Department to get a new one. 'Understand whether or not you need visas or electronic travel authorizations, and how long those are valid for,' Nastro advised. 'I used to travel to Australia quite frequently, and one time I almost forgot my ETA to enter and had to scramble to apply and hope it made it within the hour of boarding my flight. Luckily it did, but trust me ― you don't want to play that game!' Many countries require international visitors from visa-exempt countries to apply for these special authorizations, which usually involve paying a small fee. Earlier this month, the United Kingdom implemented a new ETA with a fee of 10 pounds. The European Union is reportedly planning a similar measure. The process of applying for a passport comes with many opportunities to mess up, and plenty of people do. Forgetting to send in your old passport, missing key fields in the application, presenting an inconsistent signature, using the wrong ink color, submitting an incorrect check and overlooking a name change are just some examples. 'Incorrect information may seem minor, but it's a major stumbling block causing weekslong delays,' Alwadish noted. 'Make sure to review all the information provided in your application with a fine-tooth comb.' People also commonly submit photos that do not meet the specific requirements set by the State Department. 'The list of the parameters must be followed,' Alwadish said, noting that common reasons for photo issues include 'head size was too large or small, person was not looking at the camera, photo was of poor quality, photo was not taken within last 6 months, photo was digitally altered or filtered, person had squinted or closed eyes, person was wearing eyeglasses, or person wore a head covering without attesting to religious reasons.' 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