Passports today are embedded with advanced security features to prevent forgery and unauthorized alterations. One of the lesser-known elements hidden within these travel documents is a set of codes ...

For decades, getting a passport was a royal headache that took mounds of paperwork and months to complete. But in the fall of 2024, the U.S. State Department launched a new online renewal system, ...

From image size to pose and backdrop, U.S. passport photos need to meet very specific requirements to be accepted. Incorrectly formatted photos can result in processing delays, which can be a hassle ...