Immigration and customs are supposed to be boring. You hand over a passport, answer a couple of questions, and move along. Somehow, that memo keeps skipping me. Over the years, …
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Europe To Start Fingerprinting U.S. Tourists This Fall: What You Need to Know
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn the United States, we still technically have the right to opt out of the government collecting our biometric information. Whether it’s analyzing our face, eyeballs or fingerprints, right now …
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We all know that we should make good life choices. We also all know that sometimes it doesn’t happen. Take getting a DUI, for example. Depending on where you live, …
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18 International Trusted Traveler Programs Americans Can Join
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegGlobal Entry is a great way for Americans to re-enter the United States without having to stand in long lines. Part of the U.S. State Dep’t “Trusted Traveler” program, those …
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Depending on the country, the place you’re visiting may want to have an idea of who you are, and what you’ve been up to (mainly in terms of being a …
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There’s an old saying that there are 2 things guaranteed in life – death and taxes. I think they should really change that to 3 things – death, taxes and …
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If there’s one thing you can laugh at in the U.S., it’s the continuous delays of the REAL I.D. program. First announced in 2005, with a May 2008 deadline, it’s …
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Effective January 1: Change of Entry Process to Some Schengen Countries
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe Schengen area is a group of countries in Europe that, since 1995, have officially abolished checking passports, as well as several other types of border patrol actions at their …
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Historically, if you wanted to travel from one country to another, you had to have a passport. Of course, you’ll hear stories here and there from people who managed to …
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Schengen Area Adds 2 More Countries; How This Affects European Travel
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe Schengen Area is a group of countries in Europe that, since 1995, have officially abolished checking passports, as well as several other types of border patrol actions at their …