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UPDATE: US Passports after Gender Change or Transition
The information contained in this blog has changed since it was published years ago. For the most update to date information, please read this blog. In Illinois this week, lawmakers gave initial approval to a measure that would allow transgender people to change the gender listed on their birth ...
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How to Get a Replacement Birth Certificate
Having a birth certificate on hand is essential as you may need it for various situations throughout life. For example, did you know that you may be required to obtain a birth certificate while looking to get a US passport? It’s crucial that you have a proper birth certificate to ...
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Tanzania and the East Africa Visa Program
In early 2014, the governments of Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda announced the creation of the East Africa Tourist Visa. The goal of this visa was to drive regional tourism into these countries by providing a hassle-free visa application process at a low price. In April 2014, Tanzania was supposed to ...
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What to Do When Your Group Travel Goes Haywire
Whether your corporate limo got stuck in traffic or your group shuttle driver took a right turn toward the wrong airport, your entire group can end up missing its flight. Then what? The first rule is not to panic. Although it may seem like it at the moment, missing a ...
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Staying Healthy (and Sane) on International Flights
Whether it’s for work or play, traveling to international destinations can be a thrill. It’s just getting there and back that can be a real pain, both figuratively and literally. Keep the pain at a minimum and sanity at a maximum with some healthy tips for international flights. Drink Staying ...
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Passport on Your Phone? This Company May Make it Happen
By now, most of you have either used your smart phone to get onto a flight or seen others do so. Ticketless flying is becoming the mainstream way to travel, and it is alleviating a lot of travel stress. After all, you probably always know just where you keep your ...
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Is Hong Kong China?
The relationships between mainland China and Hong Kong and between mainland China and Taiwan are both very complicated, to say the least. Before we get any further into this discussion, we want to apologize up front for any missteps we might make in attempting to explain the complex situation at ...
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All about Passport Courier Companies
Here at Swift, we’re very proud of the work that we do helping people renew their passports and obtain travel visas quickly and with minimal stress. Unfortunately, there are some companies out there posing as passport courier services. Some of these passport courier companies are outright scams, and others will help you out, but ...
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Breaking News, Chinese Now Allowed More than One Child
In October of last year, China finally did away with its one child policy. The policy originally went into effect in 1978 as a way to curb the growing population of China. In recent years, the policy has receded somewhat, but it remains a major issue for people who want ...
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