This site is dedicated to help ease you through the process of applying for a passport in your country. Passport Tips is based in the USA so our process is based on that however, in the future we will have videos and screenshots to visual take you through the process.

If you are a first time passport applicant for passport or visa, don’t worry our checklists and tips will guide you!

ATTENTION! Passport processing is currently taking at least 6 weeks. If you require a passport in two weeks or less, apply online now to have your passport expedited!

Are you a hopeless traveller? Can’t hold on to your passport and are hopeless at languages? There is hope!

These are some of the tips I learned while traveling in South Africa for a month on a study abroad program.

Carelessness is the number one reason for a passport application being rejected or delayed or for a passport being lost, stolen, or damaged.

What steps are necessary to prevent these things from happening? How can you take care of your passport? Below are 16 practical tips you can follow to acquire your passport, keep it in your possession, and preserve it in good condition.

Before You Leave On Your Trip with your Passport

1. Check to see if you even need a passport.