Passports
China Cutting People's Passports so They Can't Leave Country—Reports
China's central immigration authority has denied reports that passports were being "clipped" and green cards confiscated in order to curtail travel.
Gérard Depardieu Set to Lose Russian Citizenship After Condemning Putin
The French movie star has denounced Russia's war on Ukraine, prompting the Kremlin to consider revoking his citizenship.
TSA Changing System That Flags Transgender People as Threats for 'Gender X'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the new gender definition a move that is "respectful of individuals' privacy while advancing inclusion."
Woman Shares Passport Tip Some Travelers Might Not Know—But Should
"I need a new passport BAD," the woman, who was set to travel in a matter of weeks, wrote after learning of the stipulation.
Airline Turns Ukrainian Mom, Baby Away Because 4-Month-Old Lacked U.S. Visa
"He's an infant, he's small, he doesn't have anything," Olya Korol said.
Flight Attendant Accused of Using Fake Identity for 23 Years on the Job
Ricardo César Guedes is accused of assuming the identity of William Ericson Ladd, a child who died in 1979 shortly before his fifth birthday.
Some Americans With Expired Passports Can Use Them to Return Home
Recently expired passports can be used to return to the U.S. or U.S. territories, but not to travel from the U.S. to international destinations.
American Diplomat Accused of Selling Fake Passport to Syrian National for $
The Lebanon-based diplomat, whose identity has not been revealed, is currently in custody.
Renewing Passports Online, Scheduling IRS Calls Among Changes to Services
An executive order aimed at streamlining many federal services will be signed by President Joe Biden on Monday afternoon.
Which Countries Recognize Third Gender Option on Passports?
The U.S. Department of State issued its first U.S. passport with an "X" gender marker on Wednesday, joining a number of other countries that do so.
U.S. Issues Passport With 'X' Gender Designation, May Expand Next Year
"The Department of State continues the process of updating its policies regarding gender markers on U.S. passports...," spokesman Ned Price said.
Meghan Markle's Passport Comments Echo Princess Diana's Longing for Own ID
Princess Diana told a friend she longed for freedom and to use her own passport in comments that strike a similar tone to Meghan Markle's Winfrey interview.
The 25 Most Powerful Passports in the World
Some passports carry more strength than others. Here's how the rank, according to the Henley Passport Index.
Canada Announces Vaccine Passport for International Travel
"We are working actively with the provinces and territories on a secure, pan-Canadian proof of vaccination for international travel," said Canadian Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino.
State Department Says Passport Backlog at Least 1.5 Million
After pandemic-related lockdowns, people are ready to travel, but the State Department closed many offices last year to keep employees safe, creating a backlog.
Vermont Passport Office Ends Walk-In Service After Inundated With Customers
"I think it's unfair that you're going to change your policy overnight and not notify anybody," said Dina Singh, a customer hoping to get a passport.
State Department to Hire More Staff Amid Passport Application Backlog
The wait time for passport applications is currently between 12 and 18 weeks, officials said Wednesday.
Florida Bans Vaccine Passports by Executive Order
"Florida seeks to ensure that every Floridian who desires a COVID-19 vaccine can obtain one, but such vaccines will not be mandated," the executive order reads.
Dr. Fauci on Mandatory COVID Vaccines: 'Everything Will Be on the Table'
America's top infectious disease expert tells Newsweek it has yet to be determined whether those vaccinated against COVID-19 can still pass the virus onto others.
Could COVID Vaccine Passports Become Mandatory? Here's What the WHO Says
"Proof of vaccination can be important at the individual level and for sectors other than health," a spokesperson for the WHO tells Newsweek.
Journalist: CBP Officer Held Passport Until He Said Yes to Doing Propaganda
The CBP officer's "questions had nothing to do with re-entry into the United States," journalist Ben Watson told Newsweek.
Putin Denies Provoking Ukraine With Rebel Passports
Vladimir Putin is making Russian passports more easily available to Ukrainians living in the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, where pro-Kremlin separatists have been battling Kiev forces.
Woman Yells at Latino Tourists After Speaking Spanish
"You don't freeload in this f---ing country," the woman can be heard in a video of the incident.
Ranked: The World's Least Powerful Passports
Travelers from these countries face hurdles going abroad, from lengthy forms to extra fees.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un, Father Used Fake Passports
Both the current leader of North Korea and his late father, Kim Jong Il, used fake Brazilian passports to apply for Western visas during the 1990s.
Registered Sex Offenders Must Have Passports Marked
The U.S. State Department says all registered sex offenders who have molested minors will soon need mandatory marks in their passports identifying them as predators.
U.K. Government to Review Position On Gender Identities
The British government has said it hopes to remove the process of providing medical evidence for legal gender recognition.
French Court Dashes Hope of Mona Lisa Smile on Passport
One civil servant has been fighting to change passport photo rules since 2012.