How long does it take to re-activate an expired passport? One expired a month ago, the other, wife's, expired

Question

We are taking a cruise out of Tampa in three weeks. Our Birth Certificated will do, but I'd prefer a passport.

Answer 1

It takes weeks. I'd suggest get them renewed A.S.A.P and hold off your vacation 'til you get your passports, or something. But better yet, call a cruiseline and ask them questions, just to be safe.

Answer 2

Just go to the Post Office with your old passports and new passport pictures. takes about 2 weeks.

Answer 3

New Requirements for Travelers


The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires that by January 1, 2008, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. In order to facilitate the implementation of this requirement, the Administration is proposing to complete it in phases following a proposed timeline, which will be published in the Federal Register in the near future.

In the proposed implementation plan, which is subject to a period of initial public comment, the Initiative will be rolled out in phases, providing as much advance notice as possible to the affected public to enable them to meet the terms of the new guidelines. The proposed timeline will be as follows:

January 8, 2007 - Requirement applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.
January 1, 2008 - Requirement extended to all land border crossings as well as air and sea travel.
This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens entering the United States from countries within the Western Hemisphere who do not currently possess valid passports. This new requirement will also affect certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a passport to travel to the United States. Most Canadian citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and to a lesser degree, Mexican citizens will be affected by the implementation of this requirement.


Frequently Asked Questions about the New Travel Initiative Requirements (FAQs)
Press Release: Passport Requirements for Air and Sea Travel to the United States Announced

Other Relevant Links

Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

How Long Will it Take to Process a Passport Application?

If you apply And Choose You will receive your passport within about

At a Passport Acceptance Facility*

or

By Mail (for renewal, additional pages, and amendment)
Routine Service 6 Weeks**
Expedited Service

Plus Overnight delivery service for:

Sending your application and Returning your passport to you
2 Weeks

*One of 7,000+ facilities accepting passport applications, such as your local post office, municipal office, courthouse, library. (See Where to Apply for Passports Nationwide )

**Processing times can vary depending on workload and occasional unforeseen circumstances such as natual disasters. During busier times, such as the summer travel season, we encourage customers to expedited their applications if traveling in less than 8 weeks.

NOTE:

THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT A PASSPORT AGENCY. CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT PAY ANYONE OR ANY BUSINESS MAKING SUCH A CHARGE.
Passport Agencies assist customers with urgent travel needs (generally if you are traveling within 2 weeks) and require proof of departure.
Most Passport Agencies are open by appointment only and require proof of your travel date or need for foreign visas. See List of Regional Passport Agencies .

Answer 4

here's the link: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/renew/renew_833.html

if that didnt get you there, the State Department is www.state.gov

CALL YOUR CRUSIE LINE...it is very likely you wont be allowed to travel without a passport!!!!

Answer 5

Rush to the post office today and they'll get you sorted out in time.

Answer 6

takes about a week, but in emergency can be done in 1 day