Why Do So Few Americans Hold Passports?

new york passport agencyHave you ever thought about traveling abroad?  Are you already a world traveler?  Do you have a US passport?  If you have a US passport, you are one of the 30% of Americans who has a valid passport.  If you do not have a passport, you are among the 70% of Americans who do not have a passport.

That’s right, just 30% of American citizens actually have a passport.  These statistics seem a bit shocking.  The fact that such a small number of Americans have a passport is strange because America is a relatively affluent country.  That would tend to indicate that Americans would have the resources to get a passport and to travel abroad.

Since 2009, when travelers had to show passports to enter Mexico and Canada from the US, some Americans have gotten passports and others simply chose not to travel to those countries anymore.

It seems that because America is so large and so geographically and culturally diverse, many Americans feel that they don’t need to get a passport and that there is plenty right here in America to keep them busy.

If you think that you may need to get a passport, it is a good idea to get one before you make your travel arrangements.  Some people wait until the last minute to get their passports.  If you decide to wait until the last minute, it doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to travel.  It just means that you will need to get an expedited passport.

Do you hold a U.S. passport? If so, when does it expire?  Do you need to renew your passport?  If you don’t yet have a passport, it is a good idea to get one and be prepared just in case you do decide to travel abroad.

If you are a US citizen and interested in getting a US passport to travel anywhere in the world, contact Rush Passport™. If you need an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book, US Passport Card, passport photos or other passport services, be sure to contact Rush Passport™. You can visit us at http://www.rushpassport.com or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a Live Passport Agent. (877) 937-7277 (All 50 States) or (212) 643-9305 New York Passport Agency. Rush Passport™ Official US Passport Expeditors, serving Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Westchester County, Nassau County & Suffolk County, Long Island, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Miami, Florida.

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