How long will my passport application be in process?
7 to 10 weeks
What to Expect: Routine processing is 7 to 10 weeks and expedite processing (for an additional $60) is 4 to 6 weeks. Our processing times begin the day we receive your application at a passport agency or center, not the day you mail your application or apply for a passport at a local acceptance facility.
Does a passport really take 8 weeks?
According to the State Department website, routine processing can currently take up to 11 weeks from the day the application is received, and expedited processing may take up to seven weeks.
What is the fastest you can get a passport?
Processing Times
| Routine | 7 to 10 weeks |
|---|---|
| Expedited | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Expedited at Agency | Must have international travel within 14 calendar days |
What is the fastest way to get a passport?
Best way to apply for your passport
If you need to submit extra documents, the ten days processing time starts when we receive them. If you have already submitted a paper application, you cannot apply online. Passport Online is the fastest way to apply for or renew your passport.
Does it really take 4 6 weeks to get a passport?
The State Department estimates a passport takes four to six weeks to process from the time you turn in your application (including the time it takes to mail it back to you), so leave plenty of time, especially in spring, when many people are preparing for the busy summer travel season.
Can I get my passport in one day?
Worry not: You can actually get a passport in 24 hours. The newest (and possibly easiest) option is to step into one of 2,000 FedEx locations across the country. FedEx has teamed up with RushMyPassport to offer a speedy new passport or a renewal in as little as one business day.
What happens if my passport doesn’t come in time?
Answer: You need to call 1-877-487-2778 to possibly pay the 1 to 2 days delivery fee. Please note, however, that expedited service takes 5 to 7 weeks excluding the time it takes for the application to arrive at the processing center and for the passport to arrive at your door.
Can I speed up my passport application?
Fill out your DS-82 application and collect your documents. Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee. See Passport Fees for more information. Clearly mark “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the envelope.
Does it really take 5 7 weeks to get a passport?
Make sure you know how long it will take. Currently, normal processing times are running between 8-11 weeks. Paying for expedited service is $60 and will get you your passport in 5-7 weeks. If you want to travel this summer, you need to apply now for regular service or within the next month for expedited service.
How do I speed up my passport application?
Make an appointment in person or over the phone
“Alternatively, look to book an appointment to one of the various passport centres across the country – that way you can speed up the process in person and have someone on hand should there be any errors.”