BND Posted June 22, 2023 Author #51 Share Posted June 22, 2023 2 hours ago, SC LTC said: This year? Yes, this year. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC LTC Posted June 22, 2023 #52 Share Posted June 22, 2023 1 hour ago, BND said: Yes, this year. Why? Just wondering, cuz I need mine the 18th of Sep😬tember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonole1972 Posted June 22, 2023 #53 Share Posted June 22, 2023 15 weeks and still no passports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC LTC Posted June 22, 2023 #54 Share Posted June 22, 2023 23 minutes ago, gonole1972 said: 15 weeks and still no passports. When did you renew it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonole1972 Posted June 22, 2023 #55 Share Posted June 22, 2023 1 minute ago, SC LTC said: When did you renew it? 2nd week in March - for 2 young adults and 2 minors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newoncruise Posted June 25, 2023 #56 Share Posted June 25, 2023 There are countries which require that passports will be valid for another six months after leaving the country. It makes sense not to wait until the last minute to renew it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandDa Posted June 25, 2023 #57 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Got my passport and passport card….renewal Paid for expedited processing and express return Mailed Priority Fixed Rate May 15 Arrived in PA - Application Status: In Process May 17 Received new passport by Priority Mail Express June 24 5 weeks and 3 days from when it was received in PA I found it interesting that my passport shows it was printed on June 16. I received the new passport card on June 23 by regular mail. My passport was mailed Priority Mail Express from Arkansas USPS on June 20. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandDa Posted June 26, 2023 #58 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Got my passport and passport card….renewal Paid for expedited processing and express return Mailed Priority Fixed Rate May 15 Arrived in PA - Application Status: In Process May 17 Received new passport by Priority Mail Express June 24 5 weeks and 3 days from when it was received in PA I found it interesting that my passport shows it was printed on June 16. I received the new passport card on June 23 by regular mail. My passport was mailed Priority Mail Express from Arkansas USPS on June 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crooooze Posted June 27, 2023 #59 Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) Just renewed a passport book in about 3 weeks. No expedited or rushed shipping services - just the standard $130 renewal June 5 - Mailed application via USPS Priority Mail June 7 - Application received at Dept. of State - Philadelphia June 8 - Online status shows "In process" June 23 - Online status shows "Approved" June 24 - Online status shows "Shipped" June 27 (today) - USPS tracking and Informed Delivery shows expected delivery June 28 (tomorrow). So, barring it getting lost in the mail today, 23 days total from mailing application to receiving booklet. Very pleasantly surprised. Edited June 27, 2023 by crooooze 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted June 27, 2023 #60 Share Posted June 27, 2023 2 hours ago, crooooze said: Just renewed a passport book in about 3 weeks. No expedited or rushed shipping services - just the standard $130 renewal June 5 - Mailed application via USPS Priority Mail June 7 - Application received at Dept. of State - Philadelphia June 8 - Online status shows "In process" June 23 - Online status shows "Approved" June 24 - Online status shows "Shipped" June 27 (today) - USPS tracking and Informed Delivery shows expected delivery June 28 (tomorrow). So, barring it getting lost in the mail today, 23 days total from mailing application to receiving booklet. Very pleasantly surprised. Wow that is phenomenal! Not like the usual experience. Perhaps they are getting caught up with the glut of applications. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted June 27, 2023 #61 Share Posted June 27, 2023 One can only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney dog Posted June 28, 2023 #62 Share Posted June 28, 2023 20 hours ago, crooooze said: Just renewed a passport book in about 3 weeks. No expedited or rushed shipping services - just the standard $130 renewal June 5 - Mailed application via USPS Priority Mail June 7 - Application received at Dept. of State - Philadelphia June 8 - Online status shows "In process" June 23 - Online status shows "Approved" June 24 - Online status shows "Shipped" June 27 (today) - USPS tracking and Informed Delivery shows expected delivery June 28 (tomorrow). So, barring it getting lost in the mail today, 23 days total from mailing application to receiving booklet. Very pleasantly surprised. 18 hours ago, Tinknock50 said: Wow that is phenomenal! Not like the usual experience. Perhaps they are getting caught up with the glut of applications. Nope mine was mailed on April 16 and has been "in process" since April 20th. Makes entirely no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangman115 Posted June 28, 2023 #63 Share Posted June 28, 2023 My personal experience with the US Passport office. My passport had expired a few years ago. Been cruising with just my BC and photo ID. Deided to apply for a passport for a repositioning sailing. Checked my status on the passport website. Still says "in process" after 4 months now. I know about the delays but come on. No I did not pay the extra for expedidated. I figured applying 6 months before should be enough time. Now I wonder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted June 28, 2023 #64 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Going to renew mine (I need a new passport by November). I am definitely springing for the extra $60 expedited service. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crooooze Posted June 28, 2023 #65 Share Posted June 28, 2023 It’s absolutely nuts. why on earth would one application be fulfilled in a few weeks and another takes months? Here’s some other things that may or may have been a factor in getting my renewal so fast. - The existing passport still have over a year left on it, but we did it now because of timings of the other trips. - I filled out the DS-82 renewal application online and printed/mailed the completed form with the bar code. - I indicated travel plans on the application with a date months before my actual travel - The photo was taken with an iphone, uploaded to the Dept of State website to crop, then printed from Walmart.com, with photo compliance checking. - It was mailed via USPS Priority Mail flat rate envelope - Even though I expected this to take 10-13 weeks, I checked the status online twice a day everyday. (Yeah, I know… overkill) But I wonder if that bumps the priority behind the scenes…?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted June 28, 2023 #66 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Passport application on its way to Philadelphia for expedited service. We shall see how long it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC LTC Posted June 28, 2023 #67 Share Posted June 28, 2023 28 minutes ago, Rothko1 said: Passport application on its way to Philadelphia for expedited service. We shall see how long it takes. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC LTC Posted June 28, 2023 #68 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, SC LTC said: Good luck Did you get email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettit03 Posted June 29, 2023 #69 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Overnight to Philadelphia 5/2 Received 5/4. Expedited Status is still unavailable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC LTC Posted June 29, 2023 #70 Share Posted June 29, 2023 From what I read on government website it from the time they receive it, not when you mail it it will be one month tomorrow that they received it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORD1166 Posted June 29, 2023 #71 Share Posted June 29, 2023 All, Here is the time line for our passport renewal. Mailed in renewal forms on 1 Apr State Department got forms 4 Apr State Department approved new passport 23 Jun Got new passport 28 Jun Total time was 89 days or 12.5 weeks. Hope this info helps everyone on what the time line is right now. Vic 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted June 29, 2023 #72 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Thanks. Was this the regular renewal or the $60 extra expedited renewal? I just sent in my passport renewal yesterday (expedited). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudbmw Posted June 29, 2023 #73 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just over 13 weeks for us (non-expedited). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted June 29, 2023 #74 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Thanks for this. We don’t have to renew for a couple of years yet but I’m going to have to do some planning for spacing out trips to get this accomplished. It’s too bad it’s taking this long. I think last time it was about 4 weeks which is certainly more doable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORD1166 Posted June 29, 2023 #75 Share Posted June 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Rothko1 said: Thanks. Was this the regular renewal or the $60 extra expedited renewal? I just sent in my passport renewal yesterday (expedited). This was a regular renewal not expedited. Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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