An Expedited Passport Can Help You Travel When You Want To

If you require a passport quickly, you have the option of an expedited passport. This service can be requested for any type of passport application. The fee is currently $60 plus the normal fee for the particular passport that you need.

In some situations, an expedited passport application is recommended. For example, it is a good idea if you need to travel in within the next couple of weeks. It is also a good idea if you need to get a visa for a foreign country in less than a month.

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 do not need a particular reason for requesting that your passport be expedited. The service is available for everyone and all types of passports: child's, name change, renewal or first time. One thing to note is that passports applied for together are not necessarily sent together. In addition, documents that are sent with the application and need to be sent back to you may also be sent separately from the passports.

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 in two to three weeks. For this reason, it is smart to always have a passport that is valid. If you want to go on vacation at the last minute, you might not be able to do so as this will not qualify as an emergency.

If you have gone through a name change, such as because of marriage, you will have to get a passport in the new name. This is important to consider when you are making honeymoon plans. If you are planning on going some place out of the country, it may be best to do all your name change paperwork when you come back.

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