The New York Times – Travel:
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Category: Passports
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What to Know about the E.U.’s New ETIAS Entry Requirement
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No, it’s not a visa, but the rules of travel to Europe are changing. Travelers from more than 60 countries who will need to apply for a travel authorization.
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Security Lines: How to Speed Through
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T.S.A. and Customs are making changes that they say will cut down on wait times, but you can also prepare yourself by joining programs and downloading apps.
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Hoping to Travel Abroad? Don’t Put Off Your Passport Application.
The New York Times – Travel:
Processing times for new and renewed passports have increased again. The updated timeline, 10 to 13 weeks, leaves some would-be travelers feeling desperate.
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Whatever Happened to Those Self-Service Passport Kiosks at Airports?
The New York Times – Travel:
More than 80 percent of all travelers entering the U.S. are now verified by facial recognition. The loss of older, seemingly more convenient methods has many perplexed. And then there are the privacy issues.
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Online Passport Renewal Will Start in Early 2023
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The shift will eliminate the need for piles of paperwork and hours waiting in lines. But it will still take some time to actually get your hands on your passport.
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Getting a Passport Will Be Another Pain for Summer Travels
The New York Times – Travel:
If you’re urgently in need of a new or updated passport, brace yourself: Options have narrowed — and it’s likely going to cost you.
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State Dept. Will Allow Americans to Mark Their Gender as ‘X’ on Passports
The New York Times – Travel:
The change is aimed at providing transgender, nonbinary or gender-nonconforming Americans a way to accurately identify themselves.