us passports?

Question

Has anyone had a rush service done on a passport recently? I'm going on vacation in one month and need my passport by then. I don't want to book the vacation unless i'm 100% sure i'll have the passport in time. Any info would be helpful.

Answer 1

Wow.

Even though expedited services take on or about 3-4 weeks, you might not get your passport in time. I've read on here that the turnaround time for passports is horrid due to new requirements with passports.

If you could, I would delay the vacation a month or two and apply for the passport yesterday.

Answer 2

I was at the post office the other day and there was a sign that said Expedite it for like $98.00. I don't know how quick it is but if you have all your papers and photo it should be about 1 month to process a passport normally. My boyfriend said he got his in 3 weeks.

If you are renewing your passport it should be pretty quick.

Answer 3

You can get 2 week service with the US government, but if you are really worried, I would suggest a google search for "passport expediters". I used abriggs and got mine in about 3 days once for an urgent trip. Costs a little more, but you get it pretty fast.

Answer 4

there are no guarantees - even if a courier service is used. the best advice is dont book the tickets untill you have the passport in hand. see below for the current processing times:

How Long Will it Take to Process a Passport Application?

Updated Processing Times

February-April is the busiest time of year for Passport Services, with Americans planning spring break and summer trips. The best advice is, “Apply Early!” Or even “now’” if you might be checking out deals on airfare or hotels outside the U.S.

If you are traveling or need your passport in order to get a visa within the next 10 days, please call us at the National Passport Information Center or use the link below to check the status of your application online.

If you have already applied but will not need your passport within the next two weeks:

Don't worry, please!!! There should be no need to contact us at this time. Our goal is to make sure that no one misses a trip. We have added staff and are working overtime across the country.

Checking the status of your application: You can check the status of your application online. 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 that much time before contacting us to check on your 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 10 Weeks**

Expedited Service

Plus Overnight delivery service for:

Sending your application and Returning your passport to you
3-4 Weeks***

*One of 8,000+ facilities accepting passport applications, such as your local post office, municipal office, courthouse, library. (See Where to Apply for Passports Nationwide )

** Normally Routine Service passports are received within 6 weeks. Currently, it is taking up to 10 weeks. If you are not traveling within the next 10 days, please check the status of your application online, keeping in mind that it is taking approximately 3 weeks for our system to start tracking your application. If you are traveling within the next 10 days, please call or email the National Passport Information Center.

***Normally, Expedite Service takes 2 weeks to receive your passport from the date you applied. Because of unusually high demand, it is now taking 3-4 weeks and possibly longer if you renewed by mail and did not mark “Expedite” on the mailing envelope. If you haven’t received your passport and are traveling within the next 10 days , please call or email the National Passport Information Center.

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 5

You can get a 'rushed' passport but they charge you a premium for it.
I can't remember how much.

Answer 6

my husband got his in a month. and it was rushed. But I think that might be pushing it. Why dont go or call the post office. So u can know for sure!!! Good luck!