I am going to Manila next year & I need information on getting a passport. I know to get one at the local post office. But how long does it tke to process? I am going in May now instead of April.
2006-10-06 22:03:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
I am in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii & am going with my co-worker & his family
2006-10-06 22:04:26 · update #1
Also how long are passports valid ? Is applying for one in Jan/Feb a good idea if I plan to leave in May?
2006-10-06 22:20:43 · update #2
Normal processing takes 4 - 6 weeks, and you have plenty of time, although the sooner you do it the better. New laws will require that everyone travelling to Canada, Mexico, and the Carribean will now be required to have passports, whereas before they didn't. There could be a rush to get passports at the start of next year and possible delays in processing depending on the workload. Currently, the passport customers I process at the P.O., recieve their passports in about a month.
You will need to submit your original birth certificate or a certified copy from your state of birth. So, if you don't have that, work on getting that now. Most passport/post offices offer photos for a fee, or you may have them made somewhere else and bring them with you. Normally home photos aren't acceptable unless you've followed the State Dept.'s strict guidelines, which can be found on their website: http://www.travel.state.gov Any other questions you have will be answered them, along with contact info. To speak with an agent at the National Passport Information Center, call 1-877-487-2778
2006-10-08 19:28:05 · answer #1 · answered by admiralcat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When getting a passport you have to bring the filled out application, a picture( it's ok if you don;t they may be able to take your picture there but i would call and ask first.) A check to pay for the passport fees. and your birth certificate. Don't be alarmed they will ask to take your birth certificate to send in with the application. try to bring two forms of ID. Your birth certificate and your drivers license. The process takes about 6 to 8 months. I would get every thing ready and do it now. If you wait til the summer it takes even longer.
2006-10-07 02:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by Mellie G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt usually take more than a month or so from start to finish, applying in january will give you plenty of time till may. a us passport is good for 10 years.
2006-10-07 01:53:07 · answer #3 · answered by gypsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they tell you at the post office how long it takes to get the past port.check into it but i think it is at least 6 weeks up to 8 weeks
2006-10-06 22:17:35 · answer #4 · answered by alexander 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit this link for all your answers:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_832.html
Good luck.
2006-10-06 22:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by Tayo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea...never got one...u should call up to an air port and ask someone...cuz i truely don't know.
btw, i thought u didn't have thise email anymore...like u deleted it...whats up with that?
2006-10-07 04:15:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋