The most common passport mistakes that can derail an international trip

Don't let an expired passport or a passport name change foil your long-awaited travel plans.

For international travelers, passports carry a sense of freedom and possibility. If you don’t have all your ducks in a row, though, they can actually keep you from getting where you need to be. Something as simple as forgetting to request a passport name change can completely derail an international trip.

We checked in with five international travel experts about the most common passport mistakes so you can plan ahead and safeguard your itinerary. For more on how to avoid travel headaches, see our guide to beating flight delays and cancellations.

By Dana Yewbank

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