Is there anything in particular I need to know? I have outstanding traffic tickets here in Houston, is that going to stop me? Are they going to do a background check or anything?
2006-11-17 02:30:45 · 12 answers · asked by Silky 1 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Packing & Preparation
there are no questions on the application as far as criminal activity. the final decision is up to the state department. if you have questions, these folks might be able to answer:
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2006-11-17 14:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by roundater 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do a background check but traffic tickets are not a problem. Only major felonies. You can go to any post office. Pick up a application, it costs around $90. You need to have 2 photos. You get your passport in about 2 weeks or you can pay extra for expedited service. What has changed is what you're allowed to bring onto airplanes. That changes quite often but not the passport process.
2006-11-17 03:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by cowgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just went to get mine a couple of weeks ago. All I needed was my driver's license and birth certificate.
If you are bringing a child overseas, they need to be present when you apply for the passport. Also, it takes 6-8 weeks to come back in the mail.
I know for sure that starting in January 2007 you will need a passport even for Canada or Mexico....
2006-11-17 02:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, except that all Americans must have a valid passport to leave the USA even to places like Mexico, the Carribean and Canada.
2006-11-17 02:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by Well 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 06:13:53 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got my passport. It was really simple. Birth certificate was all they wanted (they kept the original and then returned it with my passport). I also had to show them my SS card and drivers license. You can download the application on-line (just search passports)
I went to the post office and was in and out in 15 minutes.
~enjoy your trip~
2006-11-17 02:39:16 · answer #6 · answered by ~CountryGirl~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No changes in the application. The only change is that as of January 8, 2007 you will be REQUIRED to have a passport to travel to JAMAICA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA,MEXICO (Before you could use only your birith certificate..........not anymore!)
2006-11-17 02:39:36 · answer #7 · answered by locknkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not certain, as I don't remember the process I had to go through to get mine. If I were you I'd ask when you're about to get your application, and get those tickets paid off!
2006-11-17 02:37:25 · answer #8 · answered by too funny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you got a towel over your head they will look into it and if you got a accent you will be rejected. Basically if your terroist looking you'll get one just to leave here getting to the US is a *****
2006-11-17 02:41:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
got mine August of 02 and didn't have any problems
2006-11-17 02:38:45 · answer #10 · answered by Jessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋