Passport and Visas

What is a passport?
Passport is a travel document issued by the government of a traveler's native or adopted country as proof of citizenship.

What is a visa?
Visas are the permission that are granted by a sovereign nation to a traveler permitting entry into that country for a specific purpose. Most visas are stamped into the traveler's passport.
The most common types of visas are granted for the specific purposes of tourism, conducting business or attending a conference or symposium, establishing temporary or permanent residence, or going to school. A traveler must follow very distinct guidelines and procedures established by each sovereign nation in applying for the appropriate visa category.

Why do I need a visa if I already have a US passport?
A US passport is proof of citizenship, and permits you to re-enter the United States after your trip abroad. However, a US passport does not automatically permit entry into every country without a visa. Many countries allow US passport holders to enter without a visa because of reciprocal visa waivers and long-standing diplomatic relations; many countries do not.

I do not have a passport and need to travel to a foreign country, how quickly can I get a passport?
Travisa can help you get your passport quickly. US Passport Agencies will expedite passport processing for an additional fee. Depending on the agency location, expedited service is available if the following requirements are substantiated with plane tickets, travel itinerary, proof of confirmed reservations or letter from a company or departure is in LESS THAT 14 DAYS; departure is IN TWO TO THREE WEEKS AND FOREIGN VISAS ARE REQUIRED.

How long is my passport valid?
Unless restricted to a specific validity, most US passports issued to adults (over 16 years at the time of issuance) are valid for 10 years. Passports for individuals under the age of 16 are valid for only 5 years.
Non-US passport validity varies by nationality.

Why must I have a full blank visa page in my passport when I need to get a visa? Why can't a visa be issued on a blank amendment page at the back of my passport?
Most visas are stamped, or affixed, in your passport on the pages specifically marked for them, and countries require that visa stamps be placed on those pages that do not contain any other stamps.
Amendment pages at the back of US passports are specifically designated by the US State Department for changes and endorsements to a passport, after initial issuance. Countries generally refuse to recognize the usability of an amendment page for visas.