Category: Passports

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

World’s Most Powerful Passport: UK Passport Climbing Two Places Since 2017

The latest quarterly Henley Passport Index from Henley & Partners has been released and the United Kingdom (UK) has moved up in the list. The global passport ranking is based on the number of destinations passport holders can access without a visa according to the data from International Air Transport Association (IATA). Countries score one…
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Empowering Travellers: Special US Passport Acceptance Fairs

Planning a summer trip overseas and need a passport?  The US State Department is stepping in to help reduce the wait time amid the backlog and the surge of new passport applications. The US State Department will hold dozens of special passport acceptance fairs across the country in the coming weeks. “We’re hosting special passport…
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US Passport Application Backlogs Jeopardise Summer Travel Plans

Travel enthusiasts and adventurers are eagerly planning their long-awaited trips abroad. One essential document to travel overseas is to have a valid passport. In recent months, the United States has been experiencing significant delays in passport processing.  The backlog is attributed to a combination of factors, including the surge in passport applications, staffing challenges at…
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Damaged Passport: What You Need To Know

When it comes to international travel, having a valid and undamaged passport is of utmost importance.  While a small tear on your passport may seem inconsequential, it can lead to significant travel disruptions.  Damaged passports can be anything from torn or missing pages, unofficial markings on the data page, a hole punch, a small tear…
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Canada Unveiled New Passport Design

The Canadian passport consistently ranks among the top 10 passports in the world and enjoys visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 170 countries. This summer, Canada will be rolling out a new passport design. Current passports will remain valid until they expire. Passport holders’ personal information will now be laser engraved instead of being printed…
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