Negligence is the main reason for a passport application is rejected or delayed, lost , stolen or damaged passport. What are the necessa...
Negligence is the main reason for a passport application is rejected or delayed, lost , stolen or damaged passport.
What are the necessary steps to avoid these things ? How you can take care of your passport? Here are 16 tips you can follow to acquire your passport, keep it in your possession, and kept in good condition , has been presented.
Before you travel
1.Check if you have a passport.
Countries , and often you can modify the conditions of entry . When you arrive at the airport without the required documents, is the privilege of boarding. And , of course , these are not covered by travel insurance .
Currently , over 80 % of the world is bound to get a valid passport. It's important contribution to the country you are visiting soon to check the requirements.
2. Apply principles of your passport.
You must obtain a new passport at least 90 days before departure . For renewal , the process 8-11 months before the end of the session. Why so soon? Many countries require that your passport should be six to eight months of validity before issuing a visa.
3. Fill in the correct form correctly.
Each type of passport service has specific criteria that must be met . Be sure you . The application form on the right side , then carefully fill each item. Ask to see a friend or family too. The error in the application form may delay or even rejection of your passport application .
4. Please read the information about the required documents accurately.
When you apply for a new passport, the most used documents is the birth certificate , proof of citizenship certificate head with a valid license for identification.
Birth certificate must be a certified record raised , embossed or multicolored seal printed copy sign the register and the date the certificate was filed with the Registrar, who shall after his birth this year. Photocopies are not accepted . The license must be greater than six months.
For a passport renewal , the previous passport serves as proof of citizenship and proof of identity . To make it valid , can not be mutilated , altered or damaged in any way .
You must send taken within the past 6 months, two identical passport photos . These passport photos must be 2 " x2" with a white or almost normal. You must be a vision of the face, head 1 March to 1 /8 inch from the chin to the top of the head. Photos can be in color or black and white.
5.Sometimes it can Register application form and passport control .
Surprisingly, many people overlook is the application form to sign your passport or service passport control . Also in this case , if two or even all three .
6. More than 6 pages.
Are you a frequent traveler ? Apply for a passport of 48 pages (no extra charge). It is becoming more before you can manually replace.
7. Create your passport and fill their emergency data .
When your passport arrives , verify that all information contained herein is accurate. If so , log in and type the address and the current name of the person to contact in case of emergency. Another option is to take the State Department for correction.
8. Make two copies of your passport and photos.
Provide a copy of your passport to a friend or family member who can be easily contacted in case of an emergency. Take more pictures and the other copy with you on the road . If you use an online Speicherdienstvon documents , you can scan and send a copy of your passport can . This way you can access from anywhere in the world.
When you are away
9.Keep your passport in a safe place !
Leave your passport in your suitcase, backpack, purse , car, hotel room or anywhere else ! If you need to get your passport , keep it in a bag or pocket of his coat. Upon arrival at the hotel , put your passport in the safe.
10.Never let your passport everywhere.
Passing on a desk , a phone booth or table can be easily lost or stolen. The standard practice of passport immediately after use .
11. If you are traveling with family or in a group , do not let one person carry all the passports.
Chances are much greater for a person that all passports to lose them or steal as lost or stolen , if each owner has all passes .
12. will not share your presence with your passport to exit.
When you check in at the airport , never leave the customs, currency exchange, or anything else you have to do to show your passport to leave the person examining your passport here . If the person goes out of their attention and request to accompany them.
Police records show that U.S. passports are sometimes looking for illegal entry into the United States or by criminals abroad to use a different identity. It would be very embarrassing if your name associated with illegal activities.
13. Immediately report the loss of your passport.
If you are careful and follow the tips above , you should have no problem with the loss of passport .
When this happens, but immediately inform the local police , then go to the embassy or U.S. consulate in your area. Make a copy of your passport photo with you. You will receive a temporary passport that must be replaced to return to the United States.
After his return
14. Application for renewal of passports.
Check the expiry date and a reminder to renew your passport at the right time . Remember though , you should begin the process 8 to 11 months before the expiry date . Set a reminder of where he will not be forgotten .
15. Check the number of pages to be black .
Some countries require a blank page for the visa. If you are planning a trip , the future will visit various countries , you can get the same number of pages visited countries.
If you do not have an adequate number of pages but your passport for renewal, you can order more pages.
16. Keep your passport in a safe place .
If you are in the safe house, do you think is your passport. Consider otherwise a safe deposit box at your local bank.
Keep up the practice and you can easily avoid passport problems and enjoy more of their international travel tips .
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