Sep 30 2010
Getting Express Services For Your Ruined Passport
Why would you ever need the help of a expedited damaged passport service? Well say, as a US citizen, you havent been abroad for over 5 years, but youre taking a vacation to Europe – and are in fact, leaving tomorrow! Youre SURE youve covered everything – youre all packed, you have your itinerary and your travelers checks – you can even feel a slight sting from the shots you had two days ago. Most importantly, you have a valid passport – in fact, you know exactly which brown shoe box you put it in five years earlier.
But upon taking it from the box, you notice that there is a stain partially obstructing your signature. However, youre not worried, because if you look closely, it is still readable. So, do you think that the fact that its readable will fly with the border patrol, when you show it to them? Unless your answer is no, you are wrong.
You probably already know that in times like these, every country in the world has gotten knit picky as far as who they let across their borders, based on the documentation a person presents when they attempt to enter. And, this is especially true with passports. So, if you find out at the last minute that your passport is in less than stellar condition, what happens next?
Well, if you happen to get held up at the border due to a suspect passport, you will then need the services of a next day U.S. passport service, immediately, so you can get a replacement and be on your way.
These services are available online and are easily accessible. However, you will need to provide them with certain information including a written statement as to how your passport got damaged, proof of your US citizenship, proof of identity – such as a drivers license and social security card – passport photos, and your reasons for traveling. You will also have to fill out a new passport application form, of course.
To purchase this service, you will need to have a valid credit card at your disposal. Moreover, be aware that you may have to spend up to several hundred dollars if you need your passport right away. Once you have purchased this service, you will be set up with your own emergency passport case worker, who will walk you through the process of getting your replacement – so you can get across the border and begin your trip.
For the future, it might be wise for you to take extra precautions now, in order to protect your important papers for any travel you may take later. You can do this by wrapping them up in clean cloth, then sealing them carefully in a clean baggy. Moreover, make sure whatever box you use for storing them in, is completely empty except for your papers – and is also safe from any liquids that could seep in over time. And finally, make sure the box is placed in a clean and dry area, and out of the sight range of any curious children.
So, hopefully after reading this, youve become a bit more educated on how things like water seepage, wine spills, and even the innocent mark of a pen can render a once valid passport invalid – and keep you south of whatever border it is youre trying to cross. But if, despite your best efforts, something like this happens anyway, you can rest assured that there are fast damaged passport services available to help you out of your bind, and into the country youre planning to visit.
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