Passport
Information If
you do not have a current passport, you should apply immediately. It
routinely takes between 4 – 6 weeks from the date of
application
to receive a passport. No visas are required for entry to Malawi, with
a valid U.S. passport. Fees will total
about $85 for a
routine passport application process. Fees for expedited processing are
generally about $60 - $75 additional. If
you already have a passport, double-check your expiration
date. Passport application forms are
available at many post offices or you can visit the state department website. Local
West Penn AAA travel service offices can also provide passport
applications and assistance with processing. Currently,
passports are valid for ten years and must be valid at times of
travel. Participants
should make several copies of their passport: one to leave at home with
a family member, one for the trip leaders, and one to carry with them.
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