There's Still Time to Get a Passport before Jan. 23 Rule Change
January 17, 2007. Your plane leaves for Mexico in less than one week – January 23, to be precise. Unfortunately, you just found out about new rules that require all Americans flying to Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean to have a passport. And you don't have one.
Don't worry. All hope is not yet lost.
Those who aren't flying for another two weeks can pay an extra $60 for expedited service at one of the 9,000 "passport acceptance facilities," which include post offices and other government locations. Those who need a passport within the next two weeks, however, will have to go to one of 15 passport agencies, special offices which are located in major cities such as Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Here's how it works:
1) Find out which passport agency is closest by visiting the Department of State's list of passport agencies.
2) Call the agency and make an appointment. You MUST have an appointment, and it would be a shame to drive all that way for nothing.
3) Bring all the required items to the agency, where you will be issued your passport.
4) Get on the plane, and enjoy your stay at a luxury vacation rental!
