Getting a new passport can be confusing. We've broken down some of the complexities so you can be prepared for your next trip.

It typically takes four to six weeks for a passport renewal, or two to three weeks for expedited service. The application fee for a passport book is $130, with a $35 acceptance fee.

Those intending to board cruise ships on or after May 7, the REAL ID deadline, will need to meet the correct federal requirements to travel to their destinations, but not for the cruises themselves.

THE Passport Office has reported a 50 percent increase in passports issued at Bahamian consulates during the first three months of 2025 compared to the same period last year — a spike that ...

A passport book will serve as acceptable proof of identification and citizenship at any cruise port, airport or border crossing. But if you are hoping to save money by not purchasing unnecessary ...

Wikender allegedly fraudulently obtained a Bahamian passport in his name on August 20, 2019. He is also accused of obtaining a National Insurance card under false pretences on November 20, 2024.

SERGIO PITAMITZ/GETTY IMAGES. A cruise to the Caribbean transports you to tropical islands bathed in turquoise waters. Whether you seek warm beaches, cool drinks, water sports or cultural education, ...

The U.S. passport card is a convenient and cheaper alternative to the traditional passport book; it’s good for land and sea travel to Mexico, Canada, and some Caribbean countries. The passport card is ...

Those seeking an American passport, meanwhile, will have to place no less than US$900,000 (S$1.2 million) in a US company, and must be a US resident for at least five years. More on this Topic ...

Yes. U.S. citizens traveling to The Bahamas should have a passport book valid through departure with at least two available blank pages for stamps. No tourist visa is required for visits up to 90 ...

The Difference Between Passport Books and Passport Cards—and Why It Matters. Which one should you get? It all depends on where you want to go and how you prefer to get there—by air, land, or sea.

On Saturday, a flight from Puerto Rico to Miami was diverted to the Bahamas. Without passports, the passengers said they spent the next 14 hours stuck in the airport. One passenger told Business ...