@karenschaler — 9x breakout

Loading video…

TRAVEL WARNING U.S. PASSPORTS

@karenschaler

64.8K followers · usually 6.4K views a post

Views

57.0K

Likes

673

Comments

Promoted product

U.S. PASSPORTStravel.state.gov ↗

Why it worked

The video addresses a common and critical travel concern (passport validity) with a clear, actionable warning and directs viewers to an official resource, making the information highly valuable and shareable.

Summary

This video warns U.S. passport holders about a critical detail that could prevent them from traveling internationally in 2026. Many travelers are unaware that over 60 countries require at least six months of validity left on their passport before expiration, a rule often learned too late at the airport.

Structure

1Passport validity warning for 2026
2Many travelers unaware of the 6-month rule
3Over 60 countries require 6 months validity
4Check travel.state.gov for country-specific requirements
5Do not wait until the last minute to renew

Product placement

U.S. PASSPORTS: These are official documents issued by the U.S. government that allow citizens to travel internationally. The video discusses their validity requirements. Removing this mention would change the topic of the video. TRAVEL THERAPY TV: This is the name of the creator's show. It appears on her hat. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. TRAVEL.STATE.GOV: This is the official website for the U.S. Department of State's travel information. The video directs viewers to this website for passport requirements. Removing it would make it harder for viewers to find the information. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE: This is the government agency responsible for issuing passports and travel advisories. The video mentions it as the source of information. Removing it would change the source of the information.

Original caption

🚨 CHECK THIS on your U.S. passport before international travel. There’s one U.S. passport detail that could stop you from boarding your flight, even if you think your passport is completely fine. A lot of travelers do not realize this until it is too late. Before your next international trip, check your U.S. passport carefully and make sure it meets the entry requirements for the country you’re visiting. This is one of those travel rules you do not want to learn at the airport. I’m sharing a tip travel tip for the easiest way to check your passport in one place for all the countries you’re traveling to quickly at no cost. Have you ever had a U.S. passport problem? What U.S. passport questions do you have? I’m Karen Schaler, an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has traveled to more than 60 countries. Follow for U.S. passport tips, U.S. passport 2026 updates, international travel requirements, travel tips, and travel hacks. I’m answering your travel questions. What do you need to know? #travel #traveltips #traveltiktok #travellife #travellife