July 15, 2008
Passport Prep
Hey! I’m Lisa, an intern here at Bridal Guide this summer. I’m a journalism major at New York University, I love avocadoes, and I really want to skydive. I’m also quickly becoming a member of the jet set. (It’s kinda perf that I’m interning in the travel department, huh?) After two family vacays on the beaches of Bermuda at Tucker's Point Club, I really earned my wings with a jaunt to Japan this past winter. My week in Tokyo was spent touring temples, eating authentic sushi, and sipping sake from a box. But the real reason I was there—to celebrate a dear friend’s birthday. Being a new member of the frequent flier club, I’ve learned a lot about getting my passport in order. Here are some tips:
- Allow at least six weeks to get a new passport. Generally it takes a month for renewals. Applications can be found online at the U.S. Department of State website.
- You can get your passport photo taken at a local Kinko's, a major post office or even a big box retailer. (I got mine at CVS Pharmacy.)
- Once your paperwork is completed and you have your photo, hand everything in to a passport agency or acceptance facility—these include post offices, libraries, courthouses, and municipal offices. (I went to my local town hall.)
- A new passport for adults costs $100. Renewals are $75.
- For more particulars on the process, go to the U.S. Department of State’s travel site, or call the National Passport Information Center.
Posted by Lisa at 12:48 p.m.
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