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Post Offices Hold Passport Fairs Today

St. Louis area Post Offices are providing a quick and easy way for people to get their passports.

If you are planning an international vacation this summer, don't forget your passport. U.S. citizens must present a passport book, passport card or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry.

In order to fill up your tiny book with stamps across the world, visit the today during Passport Day. Post Offices across central and northeastern Missouri and central and southern Illinois are holding passport fairs today to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and accept passport applications.  

 “Families needing passports find Saturday passport fairs offer a convenient, one-stop shop,” said Loretta Tollvier, marketing manager.  “Mom and dad aren’t at work, the kids aren’t in school, and the entire family can make one trip to the Post Office.”

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Customers are advised to check their local Post Office for passport fair hours. Information on the cost and how to apply for a passport book and/or passport card can be found at www.usps.com/passport/ or travel.state.gov. U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778.


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