Passport Requirements
Anyone who plans to travel overseas at any point and for any given reason needs to apply for a passport. Be sure to visit the State Department’s consular page at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html for information on how to apply for a passport, as well as other requirements for international travel.
You will find the tips for traveling abroad and the how to have a safe trip pages very useful and informative as well.