Presidents, vice presidents, and high-profile celebrities face the same mundane issue as the rest of us—they occasionally forget to renew their passports and visas. David Alwadish, CEO and president of ItsEasy.com, a digital passport service specializing in expediting travel approvals, disclosed in a phone interview with FOX Business that his company discreetly handles the passport needs of Hollywood elites, former lawmakers, and other VIP clients.
According to Alwadish, his clientele includes former vice presidents, attorneys general, Fortune 500 CEOs, celebrities, and even family members of high-ranking officials. These individuals turn to ItsEasy.com for swift acquisition of travel documents.
“They come to me based on recommendations, and in one notable case, a family member of a former president needed a new passport,” Alwadish shared. “They don’t wait in the regular processing queue; they’re ushered to the back office where their passport needs are expedited.”
He emphasized the rigorous security measures in place: “When handling VIP passports, utmost safety and confidentiality are paramount. I personally secure them in a safe.”
Alwadish and a trusted colleague exclusively manage the VIP passport and visa services, ensuring each client receives very, very special attention.
While Alwadish primarily receives instructions from assistants, handlers, and Secret Service personnel regarding high-profile clients, he occasionally witnesses celebrities visiting ItsEasy.com’s New York City office in person.
Our staff certainly gets excited when a movie star drops by for their passport needs,Alwadish remarked.
The reasons for urgently needed passports or visas, Alwadish explained that many high-profile clients misjudge their passport expiration dates or fail to meet the six-month validity rule required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Additionally, destination weddings, last-minute travel plans, and personal emergencies often drive VIPs to seek expedited services.
While ItsEasy.com caters prominently to A-list clientele, it also serves the average American. The company holds daily appointments at various passport processing agencies nationwide, providing convenience through their 24/7 live call center and online services.
Our goal is to simplify the passport renewal process, Alwadish affirmed. Customers can handle everything from forms to passport photos online or via our app.
ItsEasy.com ensures quick processing times, typically completing passport renewals within 2 to 2.5 weeks, in line with U.S. Department of State guidelines.
Regarding passport photo quality, Alwadish highlighted its critical importance, as poor-quality photos remain a leading cause of application rejection.
“In our service, we provide complimentary passport photos to ensure quality compliance,” Alwadish emphasized. “Clients appreciate not being charged extra for this essential service.”
For first-time passport applicants, documentation requirements include proof of citizenship (e.g., birth certificate, naturalization certificate), a government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license), and travel itinerary details, among other necessary documents.
Alwadish concluded by reaffirming ItsEasy.com’s commitment to providing efficient and reliable passport services to both VIPs and everyday customers alike, ensuring peace of mind for travelers facing urgent or routine passport needs.
