7 Reasons To Get A Passport TODAY!
Traveling is the best way to truly understand the people and cultures of our world. We can visit on-line, but the experience is much greater in person.
If you don’t already have a passport, today is the day to go and get one! You’re probably thinking that you don’t really need one because you don’t have a travel adventure planned, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Consider these 7 reasons and go take your passport picture!
- A passport is the ultimate identification. It is more than just a driver’s license – it proves who you are to everyone around the world. Be proud of your identity and where you live and make it official.
- A passport is for the long-term. It is valid for 10 years – just think, the picture you take today will look fabulous as the years roll by. You can stay ___ years old, at least photographically!
- Having a passport is one of your constitutional rights. Some countries restrict travel – having a passport represents our freedom. Back in 1776, the new US Government handed out passports to represent the formation of the new country. We were originally recognized as citizens because of our passports.
- You can go anywhere at anytime. Let’s say you win the lottery and want to jet-set to Paris. There’s no waiting for the State Department to process the paperwork (typically 4-6 weeks).
- Our immigrant ancestors traveled and braved great dangers to create a better life. There is no better way to see where you family came from than to get a passport and travel.
- Your passport becomes a stamp collection, or your memory book. When you travel between countries, the customs officers stamp and date your passport. It’s fun to watch your passport fill up with adventures.
- A passport makes you a Jet-Setter! Being able to travel is sexy. When you have a passport you join the international, glamorous, living global crowd!
It’s a very easy process – you need to have a current picture taken, get a copy of your birth certificate, complete the application and send it to the State Department with $100. Follow this link to the US Post Office which coordinates the application process for free.
How can you consider these 7 reasons and still not have a passport? What are you waiting for?
I got my first passport when I was 7 years old and I saw the Eiffel Tower. My first passport is so special to me, it’s full of stamps and memories of wonderful journeys. It’s sorta funny, but I love being a US Ambassador and my passport is my golden ticket! Joy
Weirdly, my passport runs out in less than 2 months. If I had not read this…I might not have looked at it! GREG
I love your world prospective, if you dream of seeing the world, you’d better get prepared and get a passport. I wonder how many of us Americans who don’t have a passport – I’ll ask my friends. Great idea, you’ve convinced me!