A US Passport is a travel document, issued by the US government, that certifies the identity and US citizenship of its holder, primarily for international travel. <a href="https://www.americanspa.com/news/new-study-shows-people-passports-are-happier" target="_blank">More than half</a> of Americans who travel internationally are content with their lives exactly the way they are. Then why is it that <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42586638" target="_blank">60% of Americans</a> do not have a passport? You may have many come up with plenty of reasons for not having a US Passport, here are some that may change your mind!<br><p></p><p></p> <center><img src="https://www.apvi.com/files/Lost%20wallet.jpeg" width="500" height="300"><br><br></center><p></p><p></p><ol><b></b><li><b>You want additional identification:</b><br><br>Your passport can <a href= "http://transgenderlegal.org/page.php?id=75"target="_blank">generally be used</a> in place of state ID or driver’s licenses in any situation that requires proof of identity, age, or citizenship.<br><br>Your passport can be used in most of the situations when a birth certificate is required.<br><br>It can be used to obtain a new driver’s license or state ID.<br><br>If your State’s licenses are not <a href="https://www.dhs.gov/real-id" target="_blank">Real ID</a> compliant, you may be required to bring your passport with you for domestic travel.<br><br>You can use it for school registrations in many districts and colleges.<br><br>It can be used as proof of age, to enter a club or purchase age restricted items.<br><br></li><center><img src="https://www.apvi.com/files/Interview%20copy.jpg" width="500" height="300"><br><br></center><li><b>You want to make yourself more attractive to employers:</b><br><br>More jobs are requiring international travel, you do not want to miss out on a career advancement or business opportunity because you do not have the ability to go where the markets are. <br><br>Working in a creative industry? Americans believe that international travelers are <a href="http://news.hilton.com/assets/HILT/images/campaign/Passport_Project/Assets/Hilton_Blue_Paper_State_of_US_Passport_Use_August2017.pdf" target="_blank">26% more creative</a> than those who do not travel internationally! <br><br>Make yourself stick out from the crowd! <a href="http://news.hilton.com/assets/HILT/images/campaign/Passport_Project/Assets/Hilton_Blue_Paper_State_of_US_Passport_Use_August2017.pdf" target="_blank">66% of Americans</a> believe that international travel can be as valuable as a college education!<br><br>As mentioned above a US passport can be used as additional identification, it can also be used for <a href= "http://transgenderlegal.org/page.php?id=75 "target="_blank">work authorizations (Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification).</a><br><br></li><center><img src="https://www.apvi.com/files/Couple%20photo%20-%20Copy.jpeg" width="500" height="300"><br><br></center><li><b>You are looking for love:</b><br><br><a href="http://news.hilton.com/assets/HILT/images/campaign/Passport_Project/Assets/Hilton_Blue_Paper_State_of_US_Passport_Use_August2017.pdf" "target="_blank">76% of Americans</a> think that international travelers are different than those who don’t travel internationally. They believe they are 29% more fun and 7% sexier!<br><br>Not only that, 44% of Americans would think twice about dating or marrying someone without a Passport.<br><br></li><center><img src="https://www.apvi.com/files/Couple%20traveling%20-%20Copy.png" width="500" height="300"><br><br></center><li><b>You want to improve your marriage:</b><br><br><a href="http://news.hilton.com/assets/HILT/images/campaign/Passport_Project/Assets/Hilton_Blue_Paper_State_of_US_Passport_Use_August2017.pdf" "target="_blank">Over a third of </a>married American travelers said that international travel helped them deepen their relationship. Having children at home isn’t an excuse either, as 41% of travelers with children already have international travel planned.<br><br></li><center><img src="https://www.apvi.com/files/Yoga%20-%20Copy.jpeg" width="500" height="300"><br><br></center><li><b>You want to improve yourself:</b><br><br>Traveling abroad can open your mind to new cultures and new ideas.<br><br>Make memories and friends to last a lifetime, experience new cuisines and get exposure to different languages.<br><br><a href="http://news.hilton.com/assets/HILT/images/campaign/Passport_Project/Assets/Hilton_Blue_Paper_State_of_US_Passport_Use_August2017.pdf" "target="_blank">More than a quarter</a> of millennials travel alone!<br><br></li><center><img src="https://www.apvi.com/files/computer%20guy.jpeg" width="500" height="300"><br><br></center><li><b>APVI.com’s expediting process is so easy:</b><br><br>Just a few clicks to place your order.<br><br>Gather a few of your original identification documents with help of our step-by-step resources and knowledgeable Passport Specialists.<br><br>Ship your documents overnight using the FedEx label we provide you, then we do the rest! </li></ol>
Brittany Dismuke
Brittany is a Passport and Visa Specialist at APVI.