Updated US passports

[BehindBlueI's]

Perhaps old news to some, as apparently this rolled out in 2021, but I just got my renewed passport in the mail and it's quite a bit different than the old ones. See changes here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/next-generation-passport.html

It looks and feels really 'premium' for lack of a better term. The page numbers are more usable in the visa stamp section, the artwork is updated, and the id page itself seems nice. Probably much harder to forge or alter.

Word of caution, though, your passport number does change once you get this new style. Be sure to update any saved info so you don't have to try to change it at the ticket counter.

 

[Brandon]

Haven't had once since the late 90s or early 00s

Maybe one day, doubtful anytime soon though.

 

[MCgrease08]

I have one of the new ones. Just used it for a trip to London. Unfortunately I didn't get a stamp at Heathrow. They just scan the passport and let you waltz right in. We never even spoke to a real person when we arrived.

 

[cobber]

Passports are so nation-state. Don't they have a 'citizen of the world' passport yet?

 

[Brandon]

Passports are so nation-state. Don't they have a 'citizen of the world' passport yet?

They are red instead of blue.

 

[BigRed]

When do they put a chip in your hand or forehead in order to permit you to move about?

 

[racegunz]

When do they put a chip in your hand or forehead in order to permit you to move about?

Self assembling from the mrna vaccine, soon as they flip the 5g switch in the simulation we live in. Or something like that.

 

[cobber]

When do they put a chip in your hand or forehead in order to permit you to move about?

You know lots of folks would think that was just great.

 

[radar8756]

When do they put a chip in your hand or forehead in order to permit you to move about?

Logan's Run

 

[KellyinAvon]

They are red instead of blue.

Not to be confused with the "Official" passport, AKA "the red/shoot me first" passport.

GI's can be a bit morbid with their humor. That's from when a Navy diver was murdered by terrorists on a hijacked aircraft in 1985 IIRC.

(Possible Military BS stories cross-post here) In 1999 when I was still in Base Supply we had C-130s go to an African country (for several weeks, not a touch and go with just the aircrew) with which we had no Status Of Forces Agreement (SOFA.) When I asked the question, "So how many people in the squadron have a red/shoot me first passport?" I was in a room full of people and everyone took it as a legit question.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

I had a Red "shoot me first" passport during my time in. Also had a regular blue U.S. passport. Carried both on trips. If we got hijacked, the red one, and my military ID were going to be stuffed down the side of the seat cushion in the aircraft.

 

[OutdoorDad]

I never realized you were a Woman.

 

[racegunz]

I never realized you were a Woman.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

State Department rolls out updated online passport renewal

The option is only available on a limited basis, and does not take expedited or urgent-travel requests.

www.nbcnews.com

State Dept testing online renewals. No more having to go to a Post Office and using digital photos would be much handier.

 

[yeti rider]

Not what I imagined you look like.

 

[Shadow01]

Not what I imagined you look like.

He just had his hair dyed…

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Not what I imagined you look like.

I think I look pretty damned good for being born in, apparently, 1965.

 

[KellyinAvon]

I think I look pretty damned good for being born in, apparently, 1965.

Hey now! 1965 was a good year.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Hey now! 1965 was a good year.

Eat your pudding grandpa, Matlock will be on soon.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Eat your pudding grandpa, Matlock will be on soon.

Now BBI, you know I'm Blue ID Mafia. The proper response would be comments about parking my 1977 Lincoln Town Car in 6 parking spots, wearing socks with sandals and a shirt with epaulets, and writing a check for the exact amount while buying one tangerine.