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		<title>US Passport Information Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amit Bhawani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many new features incorporated in various systems and files to protect one against fraud and identity theft as well as increase their security. One of these forms is a passport which is a legal document for declaration and evidence of a person’s nationality and identity. Hence is the case with the United States [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Us Passport Information Guide " src="http://careertipsinfo.com/Images/Passport/Us-Passport-Informat-Guide.jpg" alt="Us Passport Information Guide" width="126" height="156" /> There are many new features incorporated in various systems and files to protect one against fraud and identity theft as well as increase their security. One of these forms is a passport which is a legal document for declaration and evidence of a person’s nationality and identity. Hence is the case with the United States passport which in the form of a booklet is issued by the United States department. The US passport allows its holders to travel to various countries in the world visa free or requiring visa. The United States also issues Passport Cards through which Americans can travel to near by countries such as Canada by land or sea but not by air.</p>
<p>The United States passport is issued only to the citizens and non citizen American nationals of the United States. Like Great Britain, United States allows its passport holders to have and use passports of another foreign country. Hence dual nationality holding is allowed.</p>
<p>There are basically three kinds of United States passports. The first kind is the regular passport which is issued to all citizens and non-citizen nationals. It has a blue cover and for holders over 16 years of age is valid for 10 years. For holders under 16, it is valid for 5 years from date of issue. The second kind is Official passport with a maroon cover.  This passport is issued to United States citizens who are employees and their eligible dependents that have been posted overseas either temporarily or indefinitely. The validity of the Official passport is 5 years from date of issue. The third kind is the diplomatic passport which has a black cover. This kind of passport is issuable to United States diplomats and their eligible dependents that are resided abroad or go abroad regularly for American diplomatic work. Its validity is also 5 years from date of issue. There is another kind of passport called the Emergency passport. It is issued to American citizens abroad in case of an emergency. The basic format of all these kinds of passports is the same. The passports have the United States Seal emblazoned in gold followed by United States of American written on the cover.</p>
<p>There are 32 pages in a normal biometric United States passport but frequent travelers can opt for the 52 page passport with an additional fee. There are two main kinds of pages in this passport; the data page and the signature page. The data page consist of the holders photograph, type, name of issuing country, passport no., surname, given names, nationality, date of birth, sex, place of birth, date of issue, issuing authority, date of expiry, authority and endorsements. At the end of the page is the machine readable code. On the other hand the signature page contains the signature of the passport holder. The signature validates the passport.</p>
<p>US passport can be acquired in person or by mail. A person applying for it in person will have to pay an execution fee and an application fee. The amount depends on whether the person is applying for passport booklet or passport card and his age. When a person applies through mail, he only has to pay application fee. Unlike passports of various other countries, visa pages can be added to the United States Passport. Stolen or lost passports have to be reported to the U.S Department of state either by mail or post or to the U.S embassy if in a foreign country.</p>
<p>The documents needed to apply for a US passport include a 2&#215;2 photograph against white background, notarized copy of birth certificate, a passport request form and personal identification.</p>
<p>Lately the US government has started issuing biometric or electronic passports for enhanced border security.</p>
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		<title>UK Passport Information Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amit Bhawani</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Passport Information]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In the times that we live in, a person seems to be non existent if he or she does not exist on paper. A passport serves just this purpose. It is a declaration of a person’s identity and his nationality. A passport does not necessarily allow a person to visit any other country but allows [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Uk Passport Information Guide " src="http://careertipsinfo.com/Images/Passport/Uk-Passport-Informat-Guide.jpg" alt="Uk Passport Information Guide" width="126" height="157" /> In the times that we live in, a person seems to be non existent if he or she does not exist on paper. A passport serves just this purpose. It is a declaration of a person’s identity and his nationality. A passport does not necessarily allow a person to visit any other country but allows the person to leave and re-enter the country where it was issued. The British passport is issued by Identity and Passport Service in the UK and by the Governor in British Overseas Territories. It allows its holders to visit numerous countries visa free including Canada, Germany, Italy and all countries that are included in the European Union.</p>
<p>The colour of the British passport is burgundy. This format of the passport was introduced in 1988 prior to the old Blue British passport. However, in 2006 the new UK biometric passport was introduced. This passport is machine readable. It has European Union written on the top with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island under it. The coat of arm of the United Kingdom is inscribed in the middle. The word passport follows along with the biometric sign below. It has 32 or 48 pages.</p>
<p>The last page of the UK passport includes data such as a picture of the passport holder which should have been taken within the last 6 months in a light background and of the full face with its shape not being hindered by hair. The picture may be coloured or black and white. The data also includes type, code of issuing state, passport no., surname, given names, nationality, date of birth, sex, place of birth, date of issue, authority, date of expiry and the holder’s signature. At the end of the page is the machine readable code.</p>
<p>The British passport can be issued to British Citizens, British Overseas territory citizens, British overseas citizens, British subjects, British protected persons and British Nationals who are living overseas. If the passport is issued to a person of over 16 years, it is valid for 10 years otherwise normally for 5 years. A person holding British passport may be a dual passport holder as well. If a person is a UK passport holder, marriage alone will not entitle his or her spouse to be a holder too. The spouse will have to reside in the UK for a consecutive period of 3 years after which he will apply for naturalization certificate through Home Office. On obtaining it, he may apply for passport. Furthermore applicants need only supply original documents with their applications otherwise request for passport may not be entertained.</p>
<p>The British passport has many blank pages to accommodate various stamps of different countries visited by the holder. If the pages finish, new blank pages cannot be added to the passport but a new passport will have to be issued.</p>
<p>The cost of obtaining a British passport issued in the United Kingdom was £72.00 in October 2007 which will rise to £77.50 from September 3rd 2009 due to increased passport security measures. The passports issued outside of the United Kingdom by the British consulate or British Embassy cost £124.00 starting July 2009.</p>
<p>A new British passport will be available starting October 2009 which will have enhanced security features in light of identity theft and fake passports. This passport will hold the feature of fingerprint biometrics.</p>
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		<title>Thailand Passport Information Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amit Bhawani</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Passport Information]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Passports The Thailand passport is the passport issued to citizens and nationals of Thailand by Passport Division, Department of Consular Affairs within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs .Thailand biometric passports have been issued since August 2005. Passport valid for six months on date of application required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Passports</strong></p>
<p><img class="alignright" title="Thailand Passport Information Guide " src="http://careertipsinfo.com/Images/Passport/Thailand-Passport-Informat-Guide.jpg" alt="Thailand Passport Information Guide" width="151" height="194" /> The Thailand passport is the passport issued to citizens and nationals of Thailand by Passport Division, Department of Consular Affairs within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs .Thailand biometric passports have been issued since August 2005.</p>
<p>Passport valid for six months on date of application required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.</p>
<p><strong>Physical appearance</strong></p>
<p>Thai passport is dark red with the Emblem of Thailand emblazoned in the center of the front cover. The official passport has a blue cover, diplomatic passport a red cover and temporary passport a green cover.  Above the national emblem and the word &#8220;THAILAND PASSPORT&#8221; below it. The biometric symbol is at the bottom for e-passport. The passport contains 50 pages.</p>
<p><strong>Thai Passport Holders Living as Permanent Residents Abroad </strong></p>
<p>For some countries, Thai nationals may enter as tourists without an advance visa provided they can produce official documentation of lawful permanent residence abroad. In particular, Thai permanent residents of the United States or Canada can show their green card/Canadian Immigration Identification record and Thai passport in order to gain entry to many countries in Central America and the Caribbean. Notable examples are Mexico and Jamaica. (Note that in many cases US or Canadian permanent residence will allow a traveler to gain entry as a tourist regardless of their nationality).</p>
<p><strong>Entry Requirements </strong></p>
<p>Passport Required?</p>
<p>British    Yes</p>
<p>Australian   Yes</p>
<p>Canadian   Yes</p>
<p>USA    Yes</p>
<p>Other EU   Yes</p>
<p>Visa Required?</p>
<p>British    No</p>
<p>Australian   No</p>
<p>Canadian   No</p>
<p>USA    No</p>
<p>Other EU   1/2</p>
<p>Return Ticket Required?</p>
<p>British    Yes</p>
<p>Australian   Yes</p>
<p>Canadian   Yes</p>
<p>USA    Yes</p>
<p>Other EU   Yes</p>
<p><strong>Visas</strong></p>
<p>Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for touristic stays of up to 30 days (if entering via an international airport) or 15 days (if entering by land from a neighboring country), provided they hold valid passports, sufficient funds (20,000 baht per person or 40,000 baht per family) and confirmed airline tickets to leave Thailand within the time allowed by their visa, except:</p>
<p>1. Nationals of Bulgaria, Romania and Malta who do need to obtain a visa before travelling to Thailand;</p>
<p>2. nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who may apply for visas on arrival for stays of up to 15 days. A fee is payable for this visa.</p>
<p>Visa Note</p>
<p>(a) The total duration of stay in Thailand for persons who enter Thailand without a visa cannot exceed 90 days during any six month period, counting from the date of first entry.</p>
<p>(b) If you intend on staying or working in Thailand for longer than 30 days you must obtain a Tourist visa for stays of up to 60 days or a Non-immigrant visa for stays of up to 90 days.</p>
<p>(c) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).</p>
<p><strong>Types of Visa and Cost</strong></p>
<p>Tourist: £28 (per entry). Non-immigrant: £45 (single-entry); £100 (double-entry). From 5 March to 4 June 2009, Thailand has waived its on-arrival visa fees. In July 2009 Thailand suspended the fee for single entry visas.</p>
<p><strong>Validity</strong></p>
<p>Tourist: three months, 6 months for more than one entry; Non-immigrant single-entry: three months; Non-immigrant multiple-entry: one year.</p>
<p><strong>Applications to:</strong></p>
<p>Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission).</p>
<p>Working Days Required</p>
<p>Postal applications are usually being processed within 24 hours. Applications made in person take 30 minutes.</p>
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		<title>Taiwan Passport Information Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amit Bhawani</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Passport Information]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The ROC passport is not accepted by the People&#8217;s Republic of China(PRC). Taiwan residents must use a &#8220;Taiwan Compatriot Entry Permit&#8221; to enter the PRC, although a valid ROC passport is required to apply for the Taiwan Compatriot Entry Permit, and may be required to be presented to PRC immigration officials to further confirm its [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Taiwan Passport Information Guide " src="http://careertipsinfo.com/Images/Passport/Taiwan-Passport-Informat-Guide.jpg" alt="Taiwan Passport Information Guide" width="102" height="126" /> The ROC passport is not accepted by the People&#8217;s Republic of China(PRC). Taiwan residents must use a &#8220;Taiwan Compatriot Entry Permit&#8221; to enter the PRC, although a valid ROC passport is required to apply for the Taiwan Compatriot Entry Permit, and may be required to be presented to PRC immigration officials to further confirm its holder&#8217;s identity.</p>
<p><strong>Passports</strong></p>
<p>Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.</p>
<p>Passport Required?</p>
<p>British   Yes</p>
<p>Australian  Yes</p>
<p>Canadian  Yes</p>
<p>USA   Yes</p>
<p>Other EU  Yes</p>
<p>Visa Required?</p>
<p>British   No</p>
<p>Australian  No</p>
<p>Canadian  No</p>
<p>USA   No/1</p>
<p>Other EU  No/2</p>
<p>Return Ticket Required?</p>
<p>British Yes</p>
<p>Australian Yes</p>
<p>Canadian Yes</p>
<p>USA Yes</p>
<p>Other EU Yes</p>
<p><strong>Visas</strong></p>
<p>Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above (provided they have no criminal record, have a confirmed return air ticket or documentation for onward travel, and seat reservation for departure) for stays of up to 30 days (this period cannot be extended), except:</p>
<p>1. If a US citizen has a passport valid for less than six months from date of entry into Taiwan, travelers may apply for a landing visa that has duration of stay of no more than 30 days. The processing fee is US$135 and no extensions are allowed.</p>
<p>2. Nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, who do require a visa.</p>
<p><strong>Visa Note</strong></p>
<p>(a) Passengers arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport, including passengers arriving from China (PR), may apply for a temporary entry permit at the Kaohsiung Station Aviation Police Bureau. They must convert the permit into a visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs or its Kaohsiung Office within three days. If they fail to do so, they will be subject to a fine.</p>
<p>(b) Nationals holding British National (overseas) passports, if born in Hong Kong or Macau or if having previously visited Taiwan, may obtain a visa on arrival, valid for up to 14 days.</p>
<p>(c) Passengers arriving at CKS International Airport may apply for a landing visa at the Visa Office at CKS International Airport, Bureau of Consular Affairs or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.</p>
<p>(d) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).</p>
<p>Travelers intending to stay more than three months in Taiwan will be required to take an AIDS test. If the test is positive, they will be required to leave the country.</p>
<p><strong>Types of Visa and Cost</strong></p>
<p>Single-entry: US$50; US$75 (express service). Multiple-entry: US$100; US$150 (express service). Landing: fee varies according to nationality, plus TWD800 handling fee. Multiple-entry visas are issued for business purposes only and require a document from your employer regarding the purpose of visit.</p>
<p><strong>Validity</strong></p>
<p>Single-entry: up to three months; up to two extensions of 60 days each may be granted by local police stations for certain applicants, if they have stayed in Taiwan for an initial period of at least 60 days and documents have been submitted that provide evidence for the necessity of an extension. These visas are valid for three months from date of issue. Multiple-entry (business purposes only): six months from date of issue. Landing: 30 days. A visa is not required by travelers continuing their journey by the same or connecting aircraft on the same day, provided holding confirmed onward tickets and the necessary travel documentation and provided not departing from the transit lounge.</p>
<p><strong>Applications to:</strong></p>
<p>Visa section of Taipei Representative Office</p>
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		<title>Russian Passport Information Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amit Bhawani</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Passport Information]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are traveling outside of Russia and you are a Russian citizen then you must get a passport. The Russian passport is the main ID for people in the Russian Federation. Normally, citizens get this when they turn 14 years old and it is given by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. This passport [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Russian Passport Information Guide " src="http://careertipsinfo.com/Images/Passport/Russian-Passport-Informat-Guide.jpg" alt="Russian Passport Information Guide" width="114" height="141" /> If you are traveling outside of Russia and you are a Russian citizen then you must get a passport.  The Russian passport is the main ID for people in the Russian Federation.  Normally, citizens get this when they turn 14 years old and it is given by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs.  This passport will need to be renewed at age 20 and at age 45. Any person older than 14, must have a valid passport.</p>
<p>The passport itself has the picture of the person.  It also has their name, sex, birthplace and birthday.  It may also have their address, military status, children, marriage and other information about them.  It is written in the Russian language.</p>
<p>To use this passport to go to outside countries then a travel passport must be obtained.  To be able to get this then it is much more detailed and difficult.  There is a diplomatic passport, service passport, and seaman’s passport that is issued.  So if you are not a diplomat, government employee or seaman then you may not be able to get one and leave the country.  To be a normal citizen and obtain a travel passport then there are huge restrictions.</p>
<p>When you do obtain a travel passport then you are allowed to visit 81 countries.  If you are in the Russian country you may be stopped at any time and asked for a Russian passport.  This is a way for the government to make sure that there are no abuses and to help stop illegal immigration.  It will also tell if a person is wanted for a crime.  If you are caught without your passport the consequences can be severe.  Anyone that has grown up in Russia already knows this and are diligent to keep their passport with them at all times.  This is part of living in the Russian country under the Russian government.  You must follow their rules.  If you are from another country and are visiting then you will have to show them your passport from your country.  This is extremely important- you must carry your passport on you at all times.</p>
<p>So far, holders of the ordinary Russian travel passport can visit 81 countries, either visa free or visa-on-entry.  The reason for this is that the Russian government has agreements with these countries.  It is a contract that the Russian government claims keeps the people much safer.  If you decide that you are from Russia and would like to travel abroad- the first thing to do is to decide if the place that you want to travel to is accepted by the Russian government.  This is important so you don’t waste money and time.  Once you have determined where you want to go then proceed with obtaining a travel passport.  Get all of the necessary documents together before you go to fill out your application.  Once you do- be sure to be very honest on your application.  If you follow these rules then you are well on your way to traveling outside of Russia.</p>
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		<title>Polish Passport Information Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amit Bhawani</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Passport Information]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Polish passports are issued to Polish citizens to travel outside of Poland. For traveling inside the European Union, as well as to Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, Andorra and the British dependencies in Europe (i.e. Gibraltar, Jersey, Isle of Man, Guernsey), Polish citizens can use their national ID card. There are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Polish Passport Information Guide " src="http://careertipsinfo.com/Images/Passport/Polish-Passport-Informat-Guide.jpg" alt="Polish Passport Information Guide" width="124" height="154" /> Polish passports are issued to Polish citizens to travel outside of Poland. For traveling inside the European Union, as well as to Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, Andorra and the British dependencies in Europe (i.e. Gibraltar, Jersey, Isle of Man, Guernsey), Polish citizens can use their national ID card. There are currently three designs of Polish passports in use &#8211; one with biometric data and the inscription EUROPEAN UNION in Polish on the cover (introduced in 2006), and two without those features: one with a red cover (issued 2001-2006) and one with a navy-blue cover (issued prior to 2001). Passports of the old designs retain their validity until the expiration date but are not issued anymore. All three designs are fully equivalent to each other.</p>
<p>The two more recent designs are trilingual and written in Polish, English and French. The oldest of the three designs is additionally written in Russian with the exception of the page with personal data which is only bilingual (Polish and English).</p>
<p>Polish passports are issued for the period of 10 years.<br />
How to get Polish Passport</p>
<p>•	APPLICANTS WHO WERE BORN OR HAVE FAMILY FROM POLAND.</p>
<p>• By descent from parents, where at least one of them is a Polish citizen</p>
<p>A child acquires Polish Citizenship by birth when:</p>
<p>1. Both parents are Polish citizens, or</p>
<p>2. One of the parents is a Polish citizen, whereas the other is of unknown or undefined citizenship or does not possess any citizenship (Art. 4)</p>
<p>A child of parents of whom one is a Polish citizen, while the other is a citizen of another country, acquires Polish Citizenship by birth. However, parents may, in a declaration made in conformity before the proper authority within the course of three months from the day of the birth of the child, choose for their child citizenship of another country of which one of the parents is a citizen, if according to the law of that country, the child acquires its citizenship.</p>
<p>• Through marriage with a Polish citizen for aliens who are currently residing in Poland</p>
<p>An alien can acquire Polish Citizenship, if he:</p>
<p>- Is married for at least three years to polish citizen, obtained a residence permit</p>
<p>Applicant needs to apply to the Wojewoda of his place of residence in Poland and declare intention of becoming a Polish citizen. Application needs to take place within 6 months from obtaining the residence permit</p>
<p>• By regaining Polish Citizenship lost due to a marriage to foreign citizen</p>
<p>Polish Citizen who lost Polish Citizenship by marrying foreign citizen can regain his citizenship if this marriage no longer exists. Such person has to apply to the Wojewoda in place of his residence in Poland, or to a Polish consul if residing abroad.</p>
<p>•	APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT HAVE FAMILY FROM POLAND. THESE APPLICANTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO ACQUIRE POLISH CITIZENSHIP IN ONE OF THE WAYS DESCRIBED BELOW.</p>
<p>Note: For citizens who emigrated from Poland before 1962, the above-mentioned eligibility criteria do not apply.</p>
<p>• By naturalization by the President of the Republic of Poland</p>
<p>A foreigner may also obtain Polish Citizenship by applying to the President of the Republic of Poland, if:</p>
<p>- He resides in Poland for at least five years holding permanent residence permit;</p>
<p>- In specific cases, foreigner may obtain Polish Citizenship by applying to the President of the Republic of Poland, even though he does not meet the conditions described above. It depends on President’s evaluation of presented facts and evidence.</p>
<p>The granting of Polish Citizenship may be dependent on a submission of proof of the loss of or dispensation from a foreign citizenship.</p>
<p>The granting of Polish Citizenship to both parents extends to the children remaining under their parental authority. (Art. <img src='http://careertipsinfo.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /><br />
• By birth on the Polish territory</p>
<p>A child, who was born or found within the territory of the Republic of Poland, acquires citizenship of Poland when both parents are unknown, when its citizenship cannot be established, or who are stateless.</p>
<p>• Stateless person can be declared Polish Citizen</p>
<p>A stateless person can be declared Polish if:</p>
<p>- The applicant resides in Poland for at least five consecutive years</p>
<p>- The stateless person applies to the Wojewoda of her/his place of residence in Poland.</p>
<p>Acquisition of Polish Citizenship can be extended to applicant’s children if they reside in Poland. Each child over sixteen years of age needs to agree to the acquisition of Polish Citizenship.</p>
<p>• By regaining the citizenship lost in childhood by Parents declaration</p>
<p>By affidavit executed before proper Polish authorities within 3 months after the birth of the child, parents can choose foreign citizenship for the child if the laws of the foreign country grant the child citizenship based on descent from the foreign parent. Such child looses Polish Citizenship by parents’ declaration.</p>
<p>He can however regain Polish Citizenship if he/she executes an affidavit expressing will of becoming Polish Citizen before proper Polish authorities after turning 16, but before 6 months to the legal age (18 years old).</p>
<p><strong>Visa-free travel </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Europe</li>
<li>Africa</li>
<li>Americas</li>
<li>Asia</li>
<li>Oceania</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Notes</strong></p>
<p>1.  A &#8220;visitor’s permit&#8221; is issued for free upon presenting a proof of accommodation, sufficient funds and onward journey (source: General information on Immigration laws 2006)</p>
<p>2.  Officially no regulation present, de facto same rules as for Morocco.</p>
<p>3.  Visa required from holders of non-biometric passports.</p>
<p>4.  According to Cayman Islands Immigration. Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs states the contrary.</p>
<p>5.  Tourist voucher required &#8211; available at the airport for $10.</p>
<p>6.  Officially still called &#8220;visa&#8221; but in reality a passport stamp issued for free</p>
<p>7.  Officially no regulation present, de facto same rules as for Israel.</p>
<p>8.  Technically not &#8216;visa-free&#8217; as such, however since October all EU passports have been accepted for entrance to Australia provided they have electronic &#8216;eVisitor&#8217; visas which do not require any form of standard visa-issuing protocol, instead being issued online in a matter of seconds, assuming of course that the applicant has no prior criminal convictions or outstanding arrest warrants.</p>
<p>9.  http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/evisitor/eligibility.htm</p>
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		<title>Pakistan Passport Information Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amit Bhawani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Internationally Pakistani passports are issued in Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, New Delhi, Rome, Oslo, Stockholm, Frankfurt, London, New York, Los Angeles and Toronto. Pakistani passports are issued to the citizens of Pakistan for the purpose of international travel. Directorate General Immigration and Passports of Ministry of Interior is responsible for issuing the passport Passport Types Diplomatic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Pakistan Passport Information Guide " src="http://careertipsinfo.com/Images/Passport/Pakistan-Passport-Informat-Guide.jpg" alt="Pakistan Passport Information Guide" width="106" height="131" /> Internationally Pakistani passports are issued in Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, New Delhi, Rome, Oslo, Stockholm, Frankfurt, London, New York, Los Angeles and Toronto.<br />
Pakistani passports are issued to the citizens of Pakistan for the purpose of international travel. Directorate General Immigration and Passports of Ministry of Interior is responsible for issuing the passport</p>
<p><strong>Passport Types</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Diplomatic Passport</li>
<li>Official Passport</li>
<li>Ordinary Passport</li>
<li>Hajj Passport</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Visa-free travel<br />
</strong><br />
Pakistani citizens are allowed visa-free access to approximately 30 countries and territories for short-term tourism visits.</p>
<p><strong>Requirements for obtaining a Pakistani Passport</strong></p>
<p>1.	Application for New passport in Lieu of Expired or Exhausted passport</p>
<p>All applicants should submit:</p>
<p>1. Old passport.</p>
<p>2. Original Pakistan National Identity Card along with a photocopy.</p>
<p>3. Four passport size (2X2, Front Face) latest photographs.</p>
<p>4. Application Forms: “A”,  “T” and Memorandum.</p>
<p>Note: Applicants who are under 18 years of age should submit RG-II (Registration Form “B”) in original along with photocopy. In absence of either National Identity Card or Registration Form RG-II, a restricted passport of one (1) year will be issued. Also a picture Pakistan National Identity card is required for all women otherwise restricted passport will be issued for one year.</p>
<p>2.	Application for a Duplicate passport in lieu of Lost passport.</p>
<p>Applicants should submit:</p>
<p>1. Copy of lost passport.</p>
<p>2. Original Pakistan national Identity Card.</p>
<p>3. Police report in original regarding loss of passport.</p>
<p>4. Six passport size (2X2, Front Face) latest photographs.<br />
5. Documentary evidence showing proof of Pakistan nationality, i.e., citizenship certificate, Domicile certificate issued by the Government of Pakistan.</p>
<p>6. If application is forwarded by mail, a notarized Affidavit with one notarized photograph on it is submitted.</p>
<p>Note: In addition to the above requirements, New/Duplicate passports will be issued to Pakistan nationals only after Police Verification from Pakistan. In cases which are exempt from police verification, passport will be delivered on the 15th day of submission of application with ordinary fee and the next day with urgent fee.</p>
<p><strong>Fee in US Dollars for a Pakistani passport:</strong></p>
<p>New (ordinary) New (urgent)</p>
<p>1.46.00 120.00 In lieu of Expired</p>
<p>2.92.00 240.00 First Time Lost</p>
<p>3.185.00 480.00 Second Time Lost</p>
<p><strong>Pakistan Visa Application</strong></p>
<p>Procedure for obtaining visa</p>
<p>An applicant for visa is required to fill in the prescribed visa application form complete in all respects and duly signed by him/her. The form is to be submitted to the Consular</p>
<p>Section of the Mission along with the following:</p>
<p>(a) A Valid Passport</p>
<p>(b) Three passport-size latest photographs</p>
<p>(c) Confirmed travel itinerary</p>
<p>(d) Appropriate visa fee</p>
<p>Persons proceeding to Pakistan on specific assignments (business/official) should enclose letters/documents from their sponsors/employees giving all the details such as the nature of assignment, duration etc. Incomplete and unsigned applications will not be processed. The rates of fee for different categories of visa differ from country to country. The applicants are, therefore, advised to check with the concerned issuing authority the visa fee, time required for issuance of visa and any other information. The grant of visa cannot be claimed as a right. The issuing authority may refuse the application without assigning any reason.</p>
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		<title>New Zealand Passport Information Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amit Bhawani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you need to obtain a New Zealand Passport, you need to learn what the requirements, eligibility, signup process and document that are required are. These are very important to getting a New Zealand Passport. The Department of Internal Affairs issues, extends and renews New Zealand passports. Their offices are in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="New Zealand Passport Information Guide " src="http://careertipsinfo.com/Images/Passport/New-Zealand-Passport-Informat-Guide.jpg" alt="New Zealand Passport Information Guide" width="98" height="121" /> If you need to obtain a New Zealand Passport, you need to learn what the requirements, eligibility, signup process and document that are required are.  These are very important to getting a New Zealand Passport.  The Department of Internal Affairs issues, extends and renews New Zealand passports.  Their offices are in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. Only citizens of New Zealand can get a passport.</p>
<p>The Passport itself is very nice.  The front has the New Zealand Coat of Arms and it is dark blue.  There is a biometric symbol on the bottom. The inside has all of your information.  It will include a picture of you, your last name, nationality, birth date, country, passport number, sex, and place of birth, date of expiration, date issued and type.  These are normal things that are included in most passports in the world.</p>
<p>To be eligible to get a passport, you need to be born there, be legally adopted by a parent that is a New Zealand Resident, be a British subject resident in 1948, been granted citizenship of New Zealand, or be born overseas to a parent that is a New Zealand Citizen.  There are other ways that you can be granted citizenship in New Zealand.  For more information contact the Department of International Affairs.  They will be able to answer all of your questions and lead you in the right direction to get all of the information.</p>
<p>The requirements and documents that are needed are proof of New Zealand Citizenship, proof of name change details, proof of your identity, photographs (two identical ones) and application fees.   Sometimes supporting documents are needed.  These include citizenship, marriage, civil union and birth documents.   These need to be original documents.  Most people applying for a passport for the first time do not need these documents.</p>
<p>The signup process includes a fee between $80 NZ and $580 NZ depending on if you are an adult or child under 16 and also how fast you would like the passport.  To be able to get a passport you need to make sure that you can pay for it first.  It would be terrible to go through the whole process just to find out that you can’t afford it.  Also, decide on what time you will need it by.  The price will depend on the time you need the passport and also if the passport is for a child or adult.</p>
<p>So if you need to get a passport in New Zealand then you need to know this process.  Get all of your documents together before you start filling out the paperwork.  Get the paperwork from the Department of International Affairs.  Let them know your situation so that you can get the correct information.  It is important to give them the correct information so that your passport will not be denied. This is not good if you plan on traveling.  Get all of the facts and get your passport in time so that you can travel anywhere you wish.  Start the process now so that you have it in time.</p>
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		<title>Mexican Passport Information Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amit Bhawani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our world has become a global village. Travel is an important part of our daily lives. So is our identification. A document that fulfills both requirements is a passport which declares our nationality and identity along with giving us the option to travel overseas. Such are passports issued by the Mexican government to its citizens. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Mexican Passport Information Guide " src="http://careertipsinfo.com/Images/Passport/Mexican-Passport-Informat-Guide.jpg" alt="Mexican Passport Information Guide" width="98" height="121" /> Our world has become a global village. Travel is an important part of our daily lives. So is our identification. A document that fulfills both requirements is a passport which declares our nationality and identity along with giving us the option to travel overseas. Such are passports issued by the Mexican government to its citizens.  As of late 2007, all American require a passport to enter Mexico.</p>
<p>The official language of Mexico is Spanish. Mexican passports are dark green in colour. It has the Mexican coat of arms inscribed in the middle of the cover. It has the official name of the country Estados Unidos  Mexicanos written around the coat of arms. This is written in Spanish meaning United Mexican States. The top of the passport has Mexico written on it and below the word passport written in Spanish as pasaporte.</p>
<p>There are three kinds of Mexican passports that are issued. The personal passport is issued for personal travelling or business trips. The second kind known as the Diplomatic passport is issued to Mexican diplomats travelling abroad as well as to high ranking officials. The third kind is the Official passport which is issued to Mexicans on official business related traveling. These three types consist of a data page which includes the photo of the pass holder  which has to be 3.5 x 4.5 cm, type, name of issuing country, passport no., surname, given names, nationality, date of birth, sex, place of birth, date of issue, issuing authority, date of expiry, electronic bar code and hologram picture. At the end of the page is the machine readable code.</p>
<p>The text in these passports is written in English, French and Spanish. To enter Mexico, the Mexican government requires a person to carry a valid photo identification, valid proof of citizenship and tourist cards. Most of the adults entering Mexico need a valid passport. However some nationalities are required to obtain a consular visa from the Mexican consulate. For individuals who do not have ownership of Mexican passport but wish to visit the country, they will be issued tourist cards by the Mexican Government free of charge.</p>
<p>The Mexican passport issued can be valid for 1 year, 3 years, 6 years or 10 years. The cost of issuing Mexican passport will be rising soon. Estimated costs according to required validity of passport are for up to 1 year: $385 pesos; passport holding validity of 3 years: $800 pesos; passport having validity of over 3 years and up to 6 years: $1,100 pesos. It is issued by the Mexican Consulate or the Mexican Embassy. The people who are eligible for acquiring a Mexican passport must full fill prerequisites which include 5 year residency with an FM2. They must also pass an oral quiz test which is taken in Spanish and has questions related to Mexico; their culture, traditions, history etc.</p>
<p>With increasing security risk, most countries have introduced biometric or electronic passports. However the Mexican passport does not have any such features as yet.</p>
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		<title>Irish Passport Information Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amit Bhawani</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These 3 routes are available only to residents in the state. 1) Applications made by Passport Express: Applicants using the Passport Express Service are guaranteed that their passports will be issued within 10 working days, provided that the application form has been properly completed and all necessary documentation is included. 2) Applications made by regular [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>These 3 routes are available only to residents in the state.</strong><br />
<img class="alignright" title="Irish Passport Information Guide " src="http://careertipsinfo.com/Images/Passport/Irish-Passport-Informat-Guide.jpg" alt="Irish Passport Information Guide" width="108" height="135" /><br />
1)	Applications made by Passport Express:</p>
<p>Applicants using the Passport Express Service are guaranteed that their passports will be issued within 10 working days, provided that the application form has been properly completed and all necessary documentation is included.</p>
<p>2)	Applications made by regular post:</p>
<p>One should only apply by regular post if one does not require his/her passport for at least 4-6 weeks.<br />
Passport application forms are available from all Garda stations and from Post Offices which provide the Passport Express service. The completed application form should be sent to either address below.  Applicants in Munster should post to Cork while applicants in the rest of Ireland should post to Dublin.</p>
<p>The addresses are:<br />
The Passport Office                 The Passport Office<br />
PO Box 9718                           1A South Mall<br />
Co. Dublin                               Cork</p>
<p>3)	Applications made in person:</p>
<p>The Passport Offices in Dublin and Cork are open from 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. These Offices normally provide a 10 day issuing service. However, if one finds that he/she has left his/her application late and requires a passport  in less than 10 days, he/she must apply in person to the Dublin or Cork Office. In such cases it is important that his/her application is correct and that he/she brings proof of travel, eg internet booking or travel tickets. Depending on the urgency an additional Urgent Processing fee may be payable.</p>
<p><strong>Application routes for foreigners:</strong></p>
<p>In general one should allow 4 weeks for the processing of one’s passport via his/her local Mission. This includes the transmission of one’s application by email to the Dublin Passport Office where the passport is printed and the return of the passport to the Mission concerned by the diplomatic bag service.</p>
<p>The opening hours of Irish Diplomatic and Consular Missions  vary from country to country depending on local practice. One should telephone in advance if one wishes to call an Irish Mission to obtain a passport.</p>
<p><strong>Documents required:</strong><br />
1)	The application form correctly and legibly filled. The signature must be carefully put in the signature box on the left hand side of this section.<br />
2)	Two (2) recently taken passport photographs.<br />
3)	The witness section of the application form and one photograph should  be signed by a Garda Síochána for applications made in Ireland, or by a member of one of the categories listed on the form for applications made abroad.<br />
4)	Proof of Citizenship. Photocopies are not acceptable.<br />
5)	The appropriate fees should be provided.</p>
<p><strong> Proof of citizenship:</strong></p>
<p>1)	Birth Certificate with full name of applicant and parents if born in Ireland.<br />
2)	Birth Certificate of the applicant’s parents and the birth certificate of applicant should be submitted if the applicant was not born in Ireland but the applicant’s parents were born in Ireland.</p>
<p><strong>Fees: </strong></p>
<p>For the issue of a Standard passport, valid for ten years = €80 (Age: 18-64)</p>
<p>For the issue of a Large passport, valid for ten years = €110 (For frequent travellers)</p>
<p>For the issue of a passport to children under 3 years of age, valid for three years = €16</p>
<p>For the issue of a passport to children aged 3 to 17 years of age, valid for five years = €26.50</p>
<p>For the issue of a passport to persons aged 65 and over, valid for ten years = Free</p>
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