“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.”

Visit here if you are unable to go to a US post office near you to complete processing and application https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply.html

If you are in an area where there is a USPS office, check this site to see if you are able to schedule an appointment or find out the necessary steps to process a passport application

https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm

If I would of known about this first, I would have chosen Global Entry as it includes TSA Precheck. 

Other benefits include:

• Reduced wait times 
• Faster processing through  international security as well as domestic security 

TSA PreCheck allows eligible, low-risk travelers to enjoy expedited security screening, with the ease of getting through checkpoints without removing:  

• Shoes
• Liquids
• Gels from your carry-on 
• Laptops
• Light outerwear/jacket(s) 
• Belts

Visit the link below to see how you can apply for this benefit! 

Of note, if you have an eligible credit card, the TSA precheck application fee of $85 (current fee as of 6/14/2022) may be able to be waived or reimbursed. Check the below link for additional details and a list of what cards have this benefit.

(If you are still debating and wondering if it is worth it, I can tell you from personal experience, it is, especially during holidays or if you are running behind to catch your flight.) 

• You will have access to over 1300+ airport lounges worldwide in over 130 countries 
• Complimentary refreshments including alcohol in most lounges
• Space to work or wind down before your flight
• Free Wi-Fi and handy charging points in most lounges
• Comfortable seats and quiet spaces Conference rooms, showers and other facilities in selected lounges
• Access to exclusive retail, dining, spa and sleeping options in selected airports

Visit the link below to see how you can apply for this benefit!