Jun 9, 20221 minGlossaryChildren’s Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP)The Children’s Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP) is a cooperative effort between the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular...
Jun 9, 20222 minGlossaryElectronic Passport (ePassport)An ePassport is an essential travel document that allows you to cross international borders quickly and easily. It contains an embedded...
Jun 9, 20221 minGlossaryVisaA visa is a document that allows a foreign national to enter, stay and leave a country. It is usually stamped or glued into the passport...
Jun 9, 20221 minGlossaryProof of International TravelProof of International Travel, also known as an I-94 card, is a document issued by the United States government to foreign nationals who...
Jun 9, 20221 minGlossaryPassport Expeditors/Courier COmpaniesWhen applying for a passport, it is important to use a company that is experienced and efficient in the process. There are many companies...
Jun 9, 20221 minGlossaryUrgent Travel (Non-emergency) AppointmentsYou may schedule an appointment for urgent travel (for example, a funeral or business trip) using the Department of State's online...