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politics24 days ago•1 min saved

Trump Rolls Out Limited Patriot Passport for US 250th Birthday

The Trump administration unveiled a limited-edition US passport design featuring President Trump to commemorate the United States’ 250th birthday, calling it the ‘patriot passport.’ The design includes Trump at the Resolute Desk with the Declaration of Independence in the background. It will be available July 6 for American citizens only, with online or mail applications not allowed and in-person appointments required at the passport agency in Washington, DC. Access to the design is highly restricted, and the White House promoted the release; notes about a slogan seen on Truth Social aren’t reflected in the images.

via BBC|

#250th-birthday #limited-edition #patriot-passport

world1 year ago•6 min saved

India and Singapore Lead as US Passport Power Declines in Global Rankings

The US has dropped to 10th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, marking its lowest position in 20 years, with Singapore holding the top spot for the most powerful passport, offering visa-free access to 193 destinations. The index highlights the increasing competitiveness of global mobility, with Asian and European countries leading, while the US faces new visa fees that could impact international travel.

via CNN|

#global-mobility #henley-passport-index #passport-rankings

world1 year ago•3 min saved

India and Singapore Lead in Global Passport Power Rankings

The U.S. passport has fallen to the 10th position in the Henley Passport Index, allowing visa-free access to 182 countries, reflecting a decline in global mobility and diplomatic influence, and marking the first time in 20 years it may exit the top 10 rankings.

via Forbes|

#global-mobility #henley-passport-index #passport-rankings

travel3 years ago•8 min saved

US Passport Delays Cause Travel Chaos and Jeopardize Summer Plans

A backlog of US passport applications has caused significant delays and disruptions for travelers seeking valid passports for upcoming trips. The backlog is attributed to pandemic-related staffing shortages and a pause in online processing. As a result, applicants are experiencing long wait times, uncertainty, and costly measures to secure their passports in time for their planned travel. The US government acknowledges the problem but has not provided a timeline for resolution. The backlog is affecting both US citizens and foreigners seeking US visas and passports abroad.

via KABC-TV|

#government-bureaucracy #pandemic-related-staffing-shortages #travel

travel3 years ago•9 min saved

"Dual Citizens in Israel Face Severe US Passport Crunch: A Nightmare Scenario"

The US passport application process is facing severe delays and backlogs due to a combination of pandemic-related staffing shortages and a pause in online processing. With a record-breaking 500,000 applications per week, applicants are experiencing maddening delays, uncertainty, and costly measures to secure their passports in time for travel. The State Department is prioritizing urgent cases, but for most applicants, options are limited and expensive. The backlog is affecting not only US citizens but also those seeking US visas and passports abroad. The situation is particularly acute for dual citizens in Israel, where appointments are scarce and require both parents' involvement, causing significant inconvenience and stress. The government has acknowledged the problem but has not provided a timeline for resolution.

via The Times of Israel|

#backlog #government-bureaucracy #pandemic

travel3 years ago•2 min saved

Puerto Rican Discrimination: Apologies and Investigations

Spirit Airlines apologized to a Puerto Rican family for denying them boarding on a domestic flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico because their toddler didn't have a US passport. American passports are not required for flights between the US mainland and Puerto Rico, which has been a US territory for some 125 years. Puerto Ricans are American citizens and thus are not required to produce a passport in order to board a domestic flight. The airline has apologized to the family and issued a refund as well as vouchers for future flights.

via New York Post |

#american-citizens #apology #puerto-rico

travel3 years ago•2 min saved

Puerto Ricans face discrimination from Spirit Airlines and Hertz worker.

Spirit Airlines apologized to a Puerto Rican family after refusing to let them fly from LA to Puerto Rico because their toddler did not have a US passport, which is not required for travel between the US territory and the mainland. The family subsequently bought JetBlue tickets at a higher price. The airline refunded their tickets and provided travel vouchers for future flights, and said the agent who misunderstood the identification requirements would receive additional coaching.

via Business Insider|

#apology #puerto-rico #spirit-airlines