An Expedited Passport Allows You To Travel Whenever The Mood Strikes You

by erin on June 21, 2010

If you need a passport in a hurry, you can get expedited USA passports. Whatever type of passport you are requesting, you have the option of asking for this service. It will cost you an additional $60 on top of whatever fees are already associated with your application.

In some cases, it is specifically recommended that you send your application in as expedited. This is the case if your travel plans are in fewer than a couple of weeks. Also, if you will need a passport within a month for securing a foreign visa, it is also recommended.

The time to process passports normally is around 4 to 6 weeks. When things are busier, it can take as many as 10 weeks. If you need your passport in less time, requesting expedited service may be wise to make sure you get it in time.

To assist in getting your passport as quickly as possible, it is suggested to send the application using overnight delivery and to have the new passport sent that way as well. If you choose to send it using mail, write EXPEDITE on the package. Also, it is best to send it so that it is traceable. No matter how you send it, make sure that the package is secure so that no damages occur to it.

You can have your passport expedited for any reason or for no particular reason at all. It is a service that is available to anyone and for all types of passports: renewals, first time, for a name change or for a child. Bear in mind that if you send multiple passport applications together, the passports themselves may be sent back separately. Any personal documents that need to be returned may also be sent separately.

If you are in an emergency situation requiring that you receive a passport even faster, do not use the expedited service option. Instead, you should call the passport agency for an emergency passport appointment. When you go to the office, you may have to give proof of the emergency which requires this service.

You will normally receive your expedited passport within 2 or 3 weeks. For this reason, it is always a good idea to always have a passport that is valid. If you want to travel in fewer than two weeks for something other than an emergency, you might have to cancel your vacation.

Remember that, if you have changed your name for any reason, such as marriage, you will need to get a new passport that reflects this change. This is an important consideration regarding honeymoon plans if you are traveling internationally. You may not want to do any of the paperwork associated with your name change until after you return.

If there is any possibility that you might need your passport in less than the usual time, consider applying for an expedited pass port. It is worth paying a little extra if it keeps you from canceling any last minute travel plans. Once you get your new USA passport, you won’t have to think about it for another ten years.

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