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Do you hold a current passport?

Do you currently hold a valid passport?

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Lycanthrope said:
I would like to visit Hungary and Austria.
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I enjoy visiting there. My maternal grandparents were both born in Hungary. I just like exploring and imagining what it was like for them in their youth. Of course, it has changed enormously since they emigrated to America in 1915.
 
I’ve had one for years. About to use it again for travel in a couple of weeks. Last November, I posted the following to someone who wondered why I didn’t use my state driver’s license as identification to vote, and use my passport instead:

Grogu said:
Because it’s the law, right down to the letter. At least here, in Iowa. It’s the Republican’s own law.

As a citizen, I test that every time I vote, because I can. Screw them, because it’s their law. I put my U.S. passport in my back pocket, and that’s my legal ID in which to vote. That passport is one of the approved forms of ID. Period.

As it is in every election, they stop me and ask for anything else I have that shows an address. I point to the guide right there on the table and tell them that anything else is not required to present to them to examine as long as I am not new to that voting district. I’ve been at the same address for 30 years. They have my full legal name from my passport, and I tell them my address which I’m registered at. They look it up on the voter rolls, then they give me my ballot.

That’s it. As long as I’m following the law, they can pound sand if they decide to give me a hard time about it.
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Lycanthrope said:
Outside the US, I've been to Mexico, Canada, UK, Ireland, and just got home from 3 weeks in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.
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So basically you spent three weeks in cold weather with hot chicks. Nice.
 
I always have a current passport, as I also do for my girls. I travel internationally quite a bit for vacations...
 
Old 'N Chill said:
No, only by truck and in US or Canada. Plenty to experience when you're more interested in nature and enjoying the beauty and wildlife. Have relatives outside of US, but never took them up on their numerous invitations to visit. Hawaii and Texas were only states we didn't drive to, and Texas was not for an enjoyable camping/nature trip.....Hawaii was great, took a couple of long vacations and visited the islands.
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Agreed for Hawaii. Wife and I honeymooned there and have been there two more times since. The part where I got COVID kinda sucked, though...

Maui once, big island twice. The best part for all three was the trip to the summit of the highest mountain on the island. Mauna Kea and Haleakala both are magnificent. Booking a stargazing tour is my go-to recommendation for anyone venturing forth to the Hawaiian islands.
 
Born and raised in America. Never had the opportunity to travel abroad. At this point in my life, I would get one because I now live close to Canada, a country I've always wanted to visit. I just don't know how Canadians will feel about American visitors after what trumpdump has done...
 
Jessie C said:
Born and raised in America. Never had the opportunity to travel abroad. At this point in my life, I would get one because I now live close to Canada, a country I've always wanted to visit. I just don't know how Canadians will feel about American visitors after what trumpdump has done...
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We need some kind of defensive gear to travel abroad. A pin, or a scarf, or something that says we didn't vote for that fool. No hats.
 
Lycanthrope said:
Yes or no question. If you are not an American citizen please say so in the comments after answering.
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I've never had a passport. The last time I visited another country, it was Canada, before passports were required.
It's been awhile.
 
Yes I have a valid passport. Also have the real ID.

American citizen.
 
Yes, I have a passport. I usually leave the country for business or pleasure once a year or so. Mostly Mexico or Europe.

I've been debating whether to renew my kids' passports when they expire next year. It's nice that they have one but if I can hold off a couple years I'll only have to do one more renewal each before they're 18 and can get the ten-year version.
 
I have an American passport, a Swiss passport and an Italian passport. I was born in the US to a Swiss father, and he made sure I became a Swiss citizen. I married an Italian and that got me Italian citizenship.
 
I think mine has lapsed. Due to age and the conduct of international travelers, we got all our travel out of the way before Covid.
 
Yes and I'm happy to say my first out of country visit was to Canada. Y'all remember Canada our foe to the north of our border.
 
Big Brother said:
I have an American passport, a Swiss passport and an Italian passport. I was born in the US to a Swiss father, and he made sure I became a Swiss citizen. I married an Italian and that got me Italian citizenship.
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I can see where your confusion about politics comes from.
 
I have held a Canadian passport for over 30 years
 
Big Brother said:
I have an American passport, a Swiss passport and an Italian passport. I was born in the US to a Swiss father, and he made sure I became a Swiss citizen. I married an Italian and that got me Italian citizenship.
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That's quite a collection. If I could only visit one on my next overseas trip, would you suggest Switzerland or Italy?
 
Jessie C said:
Born and raised in America. Never had the opportunity to travel abroad. At this point in my life, I would get one because I now live close to Canada, a country I've always wanted to visit. I just don't know how Canadians will feel about American visitors after what trumpdump has done...
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You won't have any problem Canadians know it isn't the American people who are doing this but.....don't wear a red baseball hat.
 
'North to Alaska'.... as the song goes.
 
Lycanthrope said:
That's quite a collection. If I could only visit one on my next overseas trip, would you suggest Switzerland or Italy?
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Our home base is in Switzerland, but do spend a lot of time in Italy, especially since my daughter is doing her Ph.D. in Milan. Switzerland is the best place in the world to live, Italy is one of the best places to have a vacation. Switzerland is very expensive for tourists and is rather small, so it is better for a short vacation, like a week at most. Italy is more affordable and there are things that just have to be seen, like Rome and Venice. Sardegna's beaches. The Dolomites. It would take a few weeks to see the best of Italy. Plus the food is better in Italy.
 
Big Brother said:
Switzerland is very expensive for tourists and is rather small, so it is better for a short vacation, like a week at most.
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I found that to be true of Iceland as well. The other countries we visited were surprisingly not as expensive as we'd feared, but Iceland lived up to expectations. $15 USD for a beer in some places!
 
Mine is expired.
 
Lycanthrope said:
Yes or no question. If you are not an American citizen please say so in the comments after answering.
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I held a passport and later a passport card for about 50 years but now after vising over 80 countries I am retired and have no need for a passport. I have seen enough.
 
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