How long does it take to get a passport?

Question

I sent away for a passport for my son in the begining of january. I still have not got it yet , does it normally take this long to get a American passport? Because i got my Australian passport in 17 days , and that was with sending to Australia and them send it back when it was done. Is there any way I can check on it as we are planing to leave on our trip in 6 weeks.

Answer 1

Go to this website and you can check on your passport. it will ask for information like when you applied for it, where, etc.....and you should receive an email like the next day. i just recently got mine and it took about 3 weeks. i checked on it a couple of times and it will tell you like where exactly in the process it is. Click on "checking the status of your passport"

Answer 2

Things are really jammed up right now, because of the change in regulations requiring Anyone flying to the Caribbean, Mexico, or Canada to have a passport now. I applied for mine and the form said I'd get it in 6-8 weeks, but the guy crossed out the 8 and wrote in 10. The website and phone lines are also not functioning correctly because of the extraordinary number of people applying. Good Luck.

Answer 3

usually takes 4 to 6 weeks...the website is travel.state.gov/passport it also depends what state your in. try the website and i think you can call the 1 800 number. good luck
if you need the passport you can tell them your leaving soon and you have to make an appointment so they can get you a passport faster usually with appointment then with proof of travel with date and a wait of four hours assuming you make the appointment you can get the passport same day.good luck

Answer 4

check this link for on line status check then use the information below it to contact the center if that does not work:

Checking the Status of Your Application

Currently, it is taking up to 7 days for Expedited Applications and up to 3 weeks for Routine Applications to be tracked online. Please allow at least that time before checking the status of your application.

To check the status of your application online you will need:

* your last name, including suffixes without punctuations except the hyphen, (for example: Jones III, Patton Jr, Jackson-Smith, Varela Garcia),
* date of birth in the following format: MM/DD/YYYY, and
* the last four digits of your Social Security Number.

To securely input your information, click here.

Note: For security reasons, we recommend that you close your browser after you have finished accessing your passport application status.

If you can’t find the information you are looking on travel.state.gov or if you have any questions, contact the
National Passport Information Center .

National Passport Information Center

This is the only official U.S. Government website for passport information. If you have a travel emergency, please call the National Passport Information Center to speak to a Customer Service Representative. Website for Passport Information.

We are currently experiencing a very high volume of calls. Please expect delays if you wish to speak to a customer service representative. You may have to call several times before reaching a representative. However, please note that representatives are available from 7:00 a.m. to 12 midnight, ET, Monday-Friday, except federal holidays.

If you are leaving, or you need your passport for a foreign visa, within 14 days and need to make an appointment at a Regional Passport Agency: Automated lines to make appointments are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The best time to call is between 8:30 p.m. and 9 a.m., Eastern Time.


* Telephone Number: 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778)
* TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793. Telephone number for customers with telecommunication devices for the hearing impaired. This telephone number cannot be accessed by a standard touch tone or rotary dial telephone.
* Customer Service Representatives and Operators for TDD/TTY are available Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to midnight, Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
* Automated Information available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have a travel emergency, please call the Center to speak with a customer service representative. Do not e-mail.

If you have already applied for a U.S. passport and would like to check the status of your application online, click here.

We are also experiencing a very high volume of emails. Responses to emails may take 2-4 days.

If you would like to request the status of your application by email, click here .

If you would like to email the National Passport Information Center for a general question regarding passports, click here.

Answer 5

It could take several months - especially if there is a criminal record.

It is best to not buy international tickets until you have the passport & visa in hand..........

Answer 6

They say to expect six to eight weeks. It has never taken me (one for me and one for my husband) more than 5 weeks. I would see if you can track it down some how cause its getting close to eight weeks.

Answer 7

should take 6-8 weeks. you should probably call and find out what the holdup is.