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How to Get Your First and Second Passports: Rush Passport NYC

Sunday, December 30th, 2012

Do you have a passport? What about two passports? You don’t have to be James Bond to have more than one passport. Are you aware that you could become a citizen of a second country and still keep your citizenship with the United States.? It is possible to have a dual citizenship and to get a second passport due to the dual citizenship. There are many ways that you could go about obtaining a second passport. Keep in mind that most of the time it will cost you a lot of money. Luckily there might be cheaper ways to get your second citizenship. If for example you happen to come from a country’s bloodline, this may mean that you could pursue your dual citizenship with that country.

Jus Sanguinis, or right of blood is a way that some countries determine if you can apply for citizenship with them and get a second passport. Jus Sanguinis simply means that citizenship is determined not by the birthplace of your country but by your lineage where you ancestors came from. Some countries even go so far as to extend the right of citizenship to the grandchildren of nationals. This would mean that if one of your grandparents came from one of these countries than you would be eligible for citizenship.

Some of the countries that observe Jus Sanguinis are Poland, Italy, Ireland and India. Italy will recognize citizenship for descendants of Italian nationals going back two generations. India will go as far back as three generations to grant citizenship. These are just some of the countries that will do this. There are many options out there.

If you are interested in getting a passport or visa, give us a call at (212) 643-9305. 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 and Connecticut.

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Your Passport May Not Be Enough to Travel Abroad. Do You Need a Visa too? Rush Passport Blog

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Want to travel abroad? Getting a passport may not be enough. Did you know that US citizens need something more than a passport to travel to Brazil, China and India? All of these countries not only require a US passport, but they also require American travelers to get a visa before visiting.

Most US citizens are not even aware of what a visa is. Many US citizens think that all they need is a passport. However, many US citizens have experienced a rude awakening upon landing in Brazil and being sent back to the US without even being able to leave the airport.

A visa is a travel document that is required by some nations in addition to a US passport. Visas are also needed for travel from the US to Vietnam, Cambodia, Nigeria, Russia and Australia.

Can you imagine all of the preparation that goes into a trip abroad only to find out once you have arrived that you are not allowed to enter the country because you don’t have a visa? Then think about how you would feel if you were sent right back to the United States immediately after getting off the plane.

Some visas can take several weeks to process. Other countries offer passport holders immediate approval. Some countries even let US passport holders apply for visas upons arrival.

This does not mean that every country requires US passport holders to have a visa. In actuality for most countries a US passport by itself is just fine.

The main reason that some countries require visas and some do not is generally due to money. Wealthier countries tend to require travelers from poorer nations to get a visa. Another reason that some countries require visas is due to politics. Brazil requires a visa from US passport holders as retaliation for the US requirement for Brazilian’s to get a visa to travel to America.

It is best to apply for a visa one month prior to your trip, but unfortunately that is not always possible. If you need a visa for travel and your trip is less than a month away, it is a good idea to contact Rush Passport™, Official Passport and Visa Expeditors Registered with the US Dept of State and Foreign Consulates.

If you need a visa, US passport card or other passport services such as an expedited passport, emergency passport, same day passport, US Passport book or passport photos 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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Passports Ranked According to Number of Countries for Which Visa-Free Travel is Permitted. How Did the US Passport Stack Up? Who Topped The List?

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Passports are travel documents that allow people to travel from one country to another. However, sometimes it’s not as simple as just showing your passport at border patrol. Depending on the circumstances, there may be restrictions that apply. When producing your passport, there may be additional requirements such as acquiring a visa. Specific countries have specific visa regulations dependent on which country you are traveling to.

With that being said, a recent study found that the British passport allows for visa-free travel between the UK and 166 different countries. The previous leaders in visa-free travel were the Danes. People from Denmark can travel to 164 countries without a visa.

The top 10 list of countries for which a passport will suffice when traveling abroad include Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Sweden. The United States passport also made the top 10, coming in 7^th place despite being the leader in 2006. Countries with the lowest visa free ranking and most passport restrictions include China, India, North Korea and Russia.

Being able to get on a plane and knowing that your passport will be sufficient takes an enormous weight off a passport holder’s shoulders. Traveling can be stressful enough without having to deal with passport issues and visa restrictions.

If you are a US citizen and you are interested in getting an expedited US Passport to fill up with passport stamps or if you are interested in getting a US Passport Card, 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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Lost Passport: A Matter of Life and Death

Friday, October 15th, 2010

A lost passport became a matter of life or death as an Indian maid died after she was stranded at an airport in Oman for five days. Ironically, when she was alive she was not able to get back home to India, but now in death she was transported back home without a problem.

The woman, 40-year-old Beebi Lumada, died as a result of a heart attack that may have been stress related.

The woman’s dilemma began when she tried to fly from Muscat, Oman back home to southern India. She used her Indian passport to board a flight from Muscat to Doha, Qatar and then was supposed to board a connecting flight to Chennai, India.

However, Lumada lost her passport on the first leg of the flight from Muscat to Doha.

Upon arrival at the airport in Doha, she tried to locate her passport, but she was unsuccessful. She attempted to board the connecting flight to India without her passport, but officials at Qatar Airways did not allow her to board the flight.

Instead, as per airline policy, she was flown back to Muscat.

However, because she could not produce a passport, she was not allowed to reenter Oman. She was kept in an airport holding area for 5 nights. Qatar Airways provided her with food and bedding.

On her 6^th day at the airport holding area, still without a passport, she suffered a seizure and died.

The office of the minister for overseas Indian affairs feels that the airport and airline authorities should have been able to prevent this from happening.

The Muscat police blame the Indian Embassy for failing to provide the woman with a temporary passport.

Amnesty International has demanded an investigation. In the meantime, Lumada’s body has been returned to India.

If you are a US citizen and you have lost your US Passport or US Passport Card, we can help! 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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Passports Non-Gender-Specific?

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Are Non-Gender-Specific Next On the List for the US?

In an earlier, Rush Passport™ blog entry, it was reported that the US Department of State had updated its policy regarding the changing of passports for transgender people.

Under the previous policy, the Department of State had required that a person undergo sexual reassignment surgery prior to making revisions to the passport. The new passport policy for transgender passport holders, states that a doctor must attest that the person is in the process of undergoing clinical treatment for gender transition.

If you think the US Department of State’s decision seems cutting edge, wait until you hear about this… Did you know that in 2003, the Australian Government actually issued a passport that identified the holder as neither male nor female – but as ‘X’. It’s true, Alex MacFarlane, an androgynous person, became the first person in the world to be issued a non-gender-specific passport.

Now another Aussie, known as ‘Norrie’ is in the process of getting ‘her’ passport changed to non-gender-specific. On April 3, 1989, Norrie, a 27 year old man, underwent clinical treatment to become a woman. At that time, the Scottish-born Norrie was identified as “transsexual” – a woman born inside a man’s body. However, today, the 49-year-old is a self-described “happy eunuch”.

At Norrie’s request, the Australian Government issued ‘her’ a replacement birth certificate that was non-gender-specific. The certificate was later deemed invalid by the Attorney General and Norrie reported the case to the Federal Human Rights Commission for allegedly breaching the United Nations Charter on Human Rights.

While such instances are rare anywhere in the world, some countries have shown support. India, for example, has in recent years actually opted to offer a non-gender-specific option on passport applications. In addition, Nepal has reportedly issued at least one non-gender-specific passport to a citizen as well.

What a non-gender-specific passport means for society in general – I’m not sure. Only time will tell what the next modification to the passport system will be. Regardless of how everything plays out, you can be certain of one thing – Rush Passport™ can help you get your passport. If you are interested in getting a US Passport or US Passport Card, visit the passport professionals at http://www.rushpassport.com or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with a Live Agent. (877) 937-7277 (All 50 States) or (212) 643-9305 New York Agency.

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Why You Should Get Your Passport Now

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Get Your Passport Before the Rates Increase

Don’t miss out on all the fun!

Top events in 2010 include:

1) Riding with the Australian Cowboys in the Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive

2) Going on a Safari during the Annual Kalahari Bushmen’s initiation hunt in Botswana, Africa

3) Witnessing the Total Solar Eclipse from the remote Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island

4) Partying it up at Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

5) Taking a ride on the luxurious Maharajas’ Express, India’s newest, highly anticipated super train

6) Getting into all of the excitement at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

If you plan to partake in any of these events or any others, here’s some advice: Get your passports now! Why? Later this year, the State Department may be increasing their rates to $135 for adults who wish to obtain a first-time passport. For travelers under 16 years of age, the cost of a passport could go up to $105. Passport renewal is expected to jump to $110. Also, more and more American travelers are discovering that places (Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda) that previously did not require passports by land or sea, require them now. Passports were already required for returns through United States airports.

Even if you missed “Passport Day in the USA” on March 27, it is not too late to take advantage of the rates before they increase.

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Cricketer’s Passport Seized

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Malik and Mirza

On Monday, April 5th 2010, police in India seized the passport of the Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik. He is due to marry Indian tennis player Sania Mirza. Why did they seize his passport? The reason is because there are allegations that Mr. Malik already has a wife.

Malik and Mirza are two of South Asia’s most famous sports personalities and they are planning to be married later this month and then settle in Dubai.

However, a woman named Ayesha Siddiqui filed a police report against Mr. Malik claiming that the two were married in 2002.

Police questioned Malik for almost two hours and they have since alerted Indian airports not to allow the cricketer to leave the country.

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Visas

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

What is a U.S. Visa?

A citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States first must obtain a United States Visa, to be inserted inside the traveler’s passport.

United States citizens do not need to obtain a U.S. Visa for travel. However, when traveling abroad may require a visa issued by the embassy of the country intend to visit.

You can find the necessary forms here:

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