TELL VENDORS YOU SAW THEIR AD IN TODAY’S BRIDE | 89 Passport before after When to get your What you need to get a passport: Wedding 4 months 3 weeks Apply for passport It could take 4-8 weeks for your passport to be processed. Four months will cover you if you need to apply a second time. Get Marriage License Apply for a name change Submit your passport amend- ment application Renew your passport Celebrate! 2 weeks 4-6 weeks 10 years U.S. State Department's Form DS-11 (application) pptform.state.gov Proof of citizenship (original Certified Birth Certificate, naturalization records, citizenship records, previous passport) Proof of identity (driver’s license, military id, social security card) 2”x2” passport photograph. Some post offices will do this for you or you can go to a drug store to get a photo taken. If you already have a passport, make sure it is valid for longer than 6 months past your honeymoon date. Some countries may refuse you entrance if your passport expires sooner than 6 months. Do you need a Visa? While a US passport allows you to leave and re-enter the United States, some countries require a tourist visa to enter their country. You are required to submit your visa appli- cation to the nearest embassy or consu- late of the country you’ll be traveling to 10-14 days before your departure date. Note that applications must be submit- ted in-person or via a travel or visa service as mailed ap- plications are not accepted. Not sure if you need a visa to travel to your destination? Your travel agent should be able to tell you about any necessary travel documents or check the list of popular destinations below. POPULAR DESTINATIONS THAT REQUIRE A VISA: Australia • Brazil • China • Egypt • India • Indonesia Kenya • Russia • Thailand • Turkey • Venezuela • Vietnam HONEYMOON