Adopting The New Passport Card For Trouble Free Travel by:Frank Dekelli

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Anyone who travels abroad knows that passport book doesn't last long because they get worn out before long and aren't too handy to transport

. Many frequent travelers prefer to use a US passport card (http://www.uspassportnow.com/services/PassportCard) instead because it is more convenient to store and access when needed. A card is sturdier and convenient to carry around and access quickly when crossing borders.

The original idea behind the passport card was to make it easier for people who regularly cross the border going into Canada, Mexico or the West Indies. People can go across national lines a number of times without having to replace their worn passbook or stamps. The card is ideal for those who travel across cross borders several times a week for work or business-related reasons.

A passport card contains what is known as a vicinity-read radio frequency ID chip. This chip links the cardholder to a database that contains all of their pertinent information. The chip does not contain any personal information from the cardholder, thereby making it much more secure.

These travel cards are to be read close up by people who are trained to read these kinds of cards. This way, no one else can read the card besides the designated personnel at the border locations. The card is meant to be stored in a blocker sleeve when it's not being used so it won't be scanned by accident.
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One of the most attractive aspects of the card is that it is more economical than a traditional passport. The standard passport book charge for an adult who is getting one for the first time is $100.00 from a pass port agency (http://www.uspassportnow.com/). An adult can get a card for more than half the price at $45.00 for the same 10-year life span the passbook lasts for.

Any person with an existing passport will appreciate the incentives of switching to the card. A passport holder only has to pay $20.00 for a renewed passport if they want to switch to the card as opposed to having to pay for a whole new card. The cost-effectiveness and convenience are appealing factors when considering changing to the new passport method.

There is one 'monkey wrench' to consider, however that could be the deciding factor when considering a passport book or card. International travelers are not allowed to use the card when they use the airlines as their mode of transportation. These types of trips will require using the standard passbook method to take along for border inspection and crossing overseas. People tend to cross borders more often than they use airplanes to for international travel, so a lot people prefer the card for crossing borders regularly.

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While more people around the world use passport books, the new passport card (http://www.uspassportnow.com/services/PassportCard) is easier and more convenient. The card fits snuggly in a wallet or pocketbook for easy storage and access and doesn't wear out like the paper book. Many convenient outlets carry the card, including local passport agency (http://www.uspassportnow.com/) and online merchants for economical and convenient border crossing.

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