Ah yes, it's America
Still it sounds pretty unrealistic.
If not downright comical in some cases.
Should everyone have a passport?
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If not downright comical in some cases.
I was a bartender for awhile in college and I just always carded everyone. It's something that takes 2 seconds to ask, really isn't much of an inconvenience since everyone should have id on them, and saves a hefty fine. It's like a $1,000 fine for the person serving and a $5,000 fine for the establishment if you get caught serving to a minor or someone without proof of id. At least it was when I was serving about 7 years ago. I've known friends who were caught up in a police sting. The cops get old looking high schoolers to go in on a busy night to try and buy booze. Considering some 18-20 year old guys can look 30 if they are shaving and females are even harder to judge age, if you don't have obvious wrinkles and tons of grey hair, expect to be carded.
By the way, sorry for the thread jack. I'm looking in to getting my passport as well, so I've been reading this thread today as it interests me.
Ah yes, it's America
Still it sounds pretty unrealistic.
Our system isn't any better. A 15 yo kid can go and buy all the booze he wants, nobody will ask anything.
Well at least in the good ol' days ...
Not sure how that works now, I suppose it hasn't changed in many places.
I had to check online and if you are entering the US from Canada by land or sea, you can use an enhanced driver's licence. There is also a nexus card which I believe is used by people who drive in and out of the USA a lot, because it is quicker at the border than if you use a passport.
Sounds cool; unfortunately Alaska isn't playing ball.
That's the beach in Brazil.
You need a passport to get there.
... you still here, or on your way to the Passport office?
"I'm online buddies with Doc4" won't enhance your licence nearly as well as you think it will.
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We'll guys I leave for Brazil tomorrow!
That's the beach in Brazil.
You need a passport to get there.
... you still here, or on your way to the Passport office?
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Unfortunately you also need a visa to visit Brazil .
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Crap. Now do I need a Visa?
What's the difference?
What's the difference?
I'll 'chime-in' here and say[FONT=&] to live in this world of human affairs (worldly-wise), a passport is a must. [/FONT]
[FONT="][/FONT][FONT="]"A passport used to be a luxury, but in today's world it has become a necessity". Author Unknown [/FONT]
Got me out of a jam in Kamloops.
On a US passport? Yup. You also have to visit the Brazilian consulate in person to get it, where many other countries who require entry visas will allow you to do so by postal service. Those beaches sure look nice though!
You'll also need a passport to go to the Caribbean (such as on a cruise). Loaded up the whole fam and went to the post office this July for our vacation this winter. The 1-year-old was such a ham in his picture - he's gonna be trouble.
A US passport proves identity and citizenship, so you can use it as a single document when starting a new job. If you use a driver's license (identity), you will need another document for citizenship/work status (e.g. birth cert, SSA card).
A US passport proves identity and citizenship, so you can use it as a single document when starting a new job. If you use a driver's license (identity), you will need another document for citizenship/work status (e.g. birth cert, SSA card).
You do not need a visa with a EU passport. I would think the rules for US citizens would be the same?
Nope. Apparently, the US began requiring Brazilians to apply in person for visas, and they in turn reciprocated. This is enough of an example to justify having more than one passport if you live in on this side of the pond, IMO.
I say get one, I've had several opportunities arise over the years for last minute/short notice travel. I've been able to get some pretty good deals on travel by being flexible and available.
The passport will leave you burning a hole in your pocket. It's not the passport that's expensive it's what follows! Aya!
But in the next five years as my daughter reaches 12 we will be off to see both sides of the world. Europe & Japan.Woot! Better get to working that overtime!
But in the next five years as my daughter reaches 12 we will be off to see both sides of the world. Europe & Japan.Woot! Better get to working that overtime!
For a long time I was under the impression that I wouldn't need one and would get it when I did. Never had one before and I'm almost 40. Well, last Friday my manager said I'm going to Germany on December 7th. Yep, 2 weeks. I've now gone through the "joy" of expediting a passport and it is a pain. I'll probably keep it and renew every 10 years just to avoid this again. Many extra hours and much extra cost all because I wasn't prepared.
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