Articles tagged “state department”

Most travelers may not notice a shutdown at first. But the longer it stretches on, the greater the risk of disruptions.

The State Department is processing passport application faster than it was prior to the pandemic. It's catching up to the post-pandemic boom.

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma said at the Skift Global Forum that the State Department is still working to reduce wait times in countries like Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and India.

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma unveiled at the Skift Global Forum Tuesday that the State Department plans to roll out its online passport renewal option on September 18.

The U.S. airline industry is worried that Chinese carriers enjoy an unfair advantage with access to Russian airspace and China’s government.

Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tools, the U.S. State Department's new approach to visa wait times, and Australia's new record number of Indian tourists.

The U.S. government is putting more financial resources toward cutting its excessive visa wait times. Let's hope it gets the job done.

Today's podcast looks at the Bahamas safety issue, Expedia’s bad business travel deal, and flying taxis in Dubai.

The return of more normal processing times is critical as Americans travel abroad in massive numbers.

The issue of long wait times for U.S. visas, particularly for Indian applicants, stands out amidst the overall increase in U.S. visa applications and issuances.