Passport
Articles tagged Passport from The VRO Blog.
Accents, Tildes and Hyphens: Why Your Name Is Different on Every Document You Own
José on the birth certificate, Jose on the Social Security card, JOSE on the passport. Here is why systems drop diacritics, which mismatches matter, and how to fix them.
The 250th Anniversary Passport: How to Get One, and Why You Have to Show Up in Person
The commemorative passport costs no extra and is a fully valid passport, but it is issued only in person. That single constraint is what most applicants are unprepared for.
TSA's $45 ConfirmID Fee: What It Costs to Fly Without a REAL ID, and the Cheaper Fix
TSA now charges $45 to attempt identity verification for travelers without acceptable ID. It buys ten days and an attempt, not a solution. Here is what it actually gets you.
Your Baby's First Year of Paperwork: Birth Certificate, SSN, and Passport in Order
The documents of a baby's first year depend on each other in a fixed sequence. Here is what unlocks what, and which deadlines are real.
Your Birth Certificate Was Rejected for a Passport: What to Do Next
A letter says your birth certificate was not accepted and your application is on hold. Here is what the letter means, why certificates get rejected, and how to fix it inside the response window.
Puerto Rico Birth Certificates: Why Your Old Copy Is Void and How to Replace It
Puerto Rico invalidated every birth certificate issued before July 1, 2010. If you are still holding one, here is why it will be rejected and how to request a valid replacement.
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport for a Child in 2026: A Parent’s Guide
Applying for a child’s U.S. passport? Learn the DS-11 rules for minors under 16, required documents, both-parent consent, fees, and timing for 2026.
ETIAS Delayed Again: Europe’s Travel Authorization Now Expected in 2027
ETIAS is delayed again, now widely expected in 2027. Here’s what the new timeline means for U.S. travelers and why a valid passport still matters most.
How to Renew Your U.S. Passport Online in 2026: Who Qualifies and How It Works
The U.S. Department of State’s online passport renewal system is fully live in 2026. Here’s who qualifies, who doesn’t, and how to get ready.