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Traveling for Thanksgiving? Check Your Passport Now

If your Thanksgiving plans include a trip abroad, take a moment to check your passport before you pack. A little preparation now can help keep your holiday plans on track.

Check every expiration date

Look at the passport for each person traveling, including children. An unexpired passport may still fall short of your destination’s requirements: some countries require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check the entry rules for every destination and any countries you pass through, as well as your airline’s requirements.

Leave time to apply or renew

If a passport is expired or needs to be renewed before your trip, start early and check current processing times. Children’s passports have different application rules, so check those too. The U.S. Department of State’s passport guidance is a helpful place to begin.

Need a new passport photo?

MWD Photography offers passport photographs at our Lombard studio. Tell us which country’s passport or visa you are applying for and bring any photo requirements for your application.

Passport photos for the U.S. and around the world

Our passport photo options include:

Photo requirements vary by country and application, so please bring the specifications for yours. The issuing authority makes the final decision on acceptance.

Let’s get you ready for your trip

Learn more about passport photos or make an appointment with our studio.

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