In 2025, Americans face tougher international travel as 11 countries impose stricter entry rules, reshaping how US passport ...

More Americans than ever before are gaining access to international travel with a U.S. passport. According to the Department of State, in 1990, only 5% of U.S. citizens had a passport. As of mid-2024, ...

For the first time in two decades, the US passport is on the brink of losing an important distinction. Certain privileges and conveniences come along with holding a U.S. passport. In 2024, anyone with ...

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 May ...

U.S. passport holders have visa-free access to 180 countries Getty The U.S. is no longer one of the top 10 most powerful passports The country fell from the No. 1 spot in 2014 to No. 12 in 2025 The ...

The U.S. passport dropped to its lowest rank ever, tied for 10th place with access to 182 destinations. Singapore holds the most powerful passport, providing visa-free access to 193 destinations. The ...

Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, Apple has rolled out a new iOS 26 feature that lets users store their U.S. passport on their iPhone. The digitization of the passport is something tech ...

WASHINGTON -- Attention, international business travelers: The U.S. government will stop providing extra pages for visas and stamps when your passports fill up. As of Jan. 1, the State Department is ...

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A damaged passport can throw a wrench into even the best-planned international trip—and most travelers don’t realize how ...