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Here Are 5 Ways U.S. Passports Are Changing Next Year
First-time applicants can soon complete the process entirely online as the State Department says the overhaul will reduce paperwork and in-person appointments.
- On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a redesigned United States passport and simplified online application process as part of the Trump administration's new AI-powered platform, America.gov.
- The administration introduced America.gov as a "single digital point of entry" to modernize federal services and replace paper-based systems, allowing citizens to handle government tasks entirely from home.
- Applicants will log in through login.gov to upload photos and pay online, removing the need for appointments or third-party services; the platform is slated to be operational by the end of 2027.
- Called "Flight of the Eagle," the 2028 passport features a prominent gold Great Seal and depicts American history through artwork including the American Revolution, Iwo Jima, and NASA's Artemis missions.
- Existing passports remain valid through their expiration dates, as the 2028 update reflects 250 years of American history while maintaining high security standards for international travel.
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