India began rolling out chip-based e-passports on April 1, 2024, as part of the Passport Seva Programme Version 2.0. The rollout initially began in 12 Regional Passport Offices, including Chennai ...

A debate erupted on social media after a young man was denied entry to a passport office in India for wearing shorts. A security guard at a passport office in India denied entry to a young man for ...

Having a valid passport is an essential requirement for any US citizen planning to travel abroad. Although most people can easily renew this document when it expires, there are important ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has cautioned airlines against deliberately tampering with the passports of passengers, saying this will result in sanctions.

It typically takes four to six weeks for a passport renewal, or two to three weeks for expedited service. The application fee for a passport book is $130, with a $35 acceptance fee. With summer ...

If you're planning to travel internationally this summer, check your passport's expiration date now. U.S. passports are valid for 10 years. They grant visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry into 170 ...

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon made the statement following reports of "punit passport" (torn passport) incidents at airports, which have caused travellers to be offloaded and unable to cont ...

Check your passport expiration date. It may not be accepted if it's close to expiring. Here's how to renew your passport by mail or online. A U.S. passport counts as a Real ID, which takes effect ...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that over 70,000 uncollected passports are sitting at the passport office. According to him, applicants have become ...

The government is investigating reports that some travelers were refused boarding by airlines because their passports were found to be defective. The investigation comes after social media user Diana ...

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi opened a new passport acceptance facility, the second in Corpus Christi. The facility offers passport applications, renewals and photos by appointment.

It's common knowledge that a valid passport is crucial for travel, but lesser-known factors could play havoc with your departure plans. One such issue that even seasoned holidaymakers might not be ...