How to Add More Pages to Your Passport

Okay frequent travelers...running out of pages in your passport?

For those with a US passport with 2-4 pages remaining, it's time to send in your valid US passport to add more pages.

You will need to mail in your passport along with current passport fee (at time of publication $82) and completed Form DS-4085, Application for Additional Visa Pages to the address on the form.

Use secure packing materials, such as Tyvek envolope, and a traceable delivery method such as UPS or Fed EX.

Allow at least 6 weeks for processing. If you do not have 6 weeks before your next jet setting adventure, then use the EXPEDITED service starting at $60 for 2-3 week processing. To get your passport back within this time, will require you to use overnight shipping in both directions. Clearly mark the package "EXPEDITED."

For passport processing time visit: travel.state.gov/passport/processing/processing_1740.html

For more information on how to add more pages to your US passport Visit: How to Add Extra Pages to Your Passport.

It is not possible to add pages to Canadian passports. An applicant who has a valid passport in which the visa pages have become filled with visas or entry-exit stamps must apply for a new passport. Visit the Canadian government's site for more information.

It is not possible to add pages to an Australian passports either. You will need to apply for a new passport. Visit the Australian government passport site to learn more.

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How to get a Russian Tourist Visa

When planning a trip to Russia, keep in mind that getting a Russian visa can take weeks unless you want to pay a considerable amount of money. Express processing is $250 plus the visa service fees.

The Russian Consulate does not accept mailed in applications, so unless you live near one of the Russian Consulates, you will need to use a visa service.

A very good reliable visa service that I have personally used is A Briggs. They have a line dedicated to Russian visa applications. Call 1-800-417-4023 to talk with a Russia Visa Specialist. I highly recommend their service.

For you Russian Visa application you will need the following:

• A valid passport with at least two blank pages the is valid for 6 months after your return date

• Visa application form carefully completed and signed with your signature in blue ink. As of July 1, 2011 only electronic visa applications will be accepted.

• A passport size photo (no teeth showing with a white background) affixed to the form

• A computer-generated flight itinerary from your travel agent, airline, or online booking agency or a copy of your ticket. The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information.

• Consular Fee. A regular Tourist Visa is $140, and takes two weeks to process, providing all your information is correct.

• An invitation issued by an agency recognized by the Russian government. This can be issued by the Russian tour company or agency you are dealing with. Also most visa services provide this document for a fee. If you have a hotel reservation, you must provide a hotel confirmation and hotel voucher each with a Russian Government seal affixed thereto with the confirmation and reference number. This confirmation and voucher together serve as your invitation.

The Russian Consulate does not accept credit cards, but most visa services do making it possible to pay by credit card.

For more detailed instructions visit A Briggs Russian Visa Application instructions.

P.S. For shipping choose FED EX, not USPS if you need it expedited.
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