So just went through this today and I was shocked how easy it was. This video is very helpful but I think maybe some things have changed now that the State Department is back from COVID backlog so will share my experience. Sorry to be long winded but I was stressing a lot before so want to provide as much detail. Made an appointment by phone 13 days ago for renewal as my passport expired summer 2019. That was honestly the toughest part. Just keep calling until you get the right person to get you booked, just make sure when you call you are in the 14 day travel window. I actually changed my flight after I got the appointment. This part is a bit confusing to me still. When I made the appointment I was set to travel the day after but regardless of when you tell them on the phone, doesn't seem to really matter the exact date ultimately as long as it is within 14 days of your appointment, not when you call. So when I called they said I had to be traveling in the next 14 days from when I made the call but once I changed my flight after I got the appointment it was technically 18 days. Basically once you get an appointment you are good as long as it's within 14 days of the day you go in. Want to stress though from what I observed the closer the better cause they will make you priority. If this is confusing, it is for me still kind of cause they didn't ask me anything. Anyway, I went to the DC office today on 19th St. (I live in Baltimore so I'm lucky to be able to just take the train there, with such few locations tough for a lot of people to do this). I had an 8 a.m. appointment. Get there early to be safe, there is a security check-in as it is a government building. Nothing crazy, basically like you get at a football game. You can fill the form out there by hand if you need to. They have them as you walk up to check-in. Check-in was pretty quick even with a little line. Clerk took my application, old passport, travel itenerary and license. She gave me a ticket and said wait to be called. I got called in less than ten minutes, went to another window where you pay the fee, mine was actually only $190. She was super nice, and gave me a confirmation ticket to come back at 11:30 to pick it up. This all seemed too easy. I was out of that process in about 20 minutes. Went and got breakfast, walked around blah blah.. until it was 11:30. I assumed at this point I would be waiting a while cause it couldn't be this simple. I checked through security again, went to the pickup window gave them the confirmation receipt and they gave me another ticket and said sit and wait to be called. Maybe five minutes later I got called and she handed me an envelope with my old and new passport. I couldn't believe it honestly. I spent maybe 30 minutes total in the place. I was not the only person shocked, I joked with a few people about it and heard people thanking the workers so much for making it easy. I was not asked a single question about my travel. I can't guarantee that as the case for everyone but I was pretty worried for nothing. I have had so many annoying interactions with government agencies (looking at you USCIS) but this was so seamless. Have your stuff ready and as long as you clear the background check you should be all good. Get an early appointment if you can, there were way more people when I came back at 11:30 so that seems to have helped me a lot but the windows were still moving quickly from what I saw. Show up on time, have your appointment conformation number ready and all your documents. Be friendly and make their job easy and they will make your process easy. Now I'm off to Ethiopia! Happy to answer any questions.
My passport has been 'processing' for over a month. I'm on hold now, leave 13 days from today for spain. I just don't know why it wasn't printed. I was told it was too far in the process to expedite. Sent the app online in December...
Thank for all the day-of details, and also the info about proof of travel around the appt date, that is SUPER useful! I wasn't sure if you were able to get passport printed that day (the lady on the phone used some language that made it seem... unlikely for some reason). I completely lucked out and got someone on the phone immediately (I called at 7:59am and did the menu options that got me "in" at 8am on the nose. I was so shocked I wasn't on hold and I had to go run to my desk, hah.
So i have to wait for the 14 day lapse (how stressful) and my proof of travel, I'm going with my son to his interview appointment but I lost my passport.
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Thank you so much for your informative video. Thanks to you, I was able to secure the appointment at the closest agency.(30mins. drive from home) My daughter needs her passport(just expired a few days ago) and we're traveling internationally within 14 days. I made a call at 7:59:00 a.m today. I had to navigate through some automated voice prompts (I think it was 1. En or Sp, 2. have you applied or not, 3. traveling within 14 days or not) then was put on hold for a minute or so, then I got connected right away around 8:00:30 a.m. or so.They gave me 4 different time slots for the day before the travel and I took the earliest one. I received the confirmation email as I was speaking to a agent at 8:06am. I pray that everyone who watches your video can get their passports in time.
Great information. I’ve been passing on your nuggets. It’s mind blowing to see so many ig pages charging people to book an appointment when that is totally free. Just this week alone I’ve called 3 times trying to change appointments since I’m in Texas and was dealing with this crazy weather got through each time.
I got my passport 3 days ago, and I was excessively rewatching this video beforehand. This is the best video I’ve seen on passport information:) I went to the New Orleans agency, and at least for me, the only thing that was different is they didn’t ask me why I was traveling. I was restating what I was going to tell them in my head 20 times, and all they did was ask me to do a pledge, and it really is as simple as he states lol. Make the appointment, have your documents and fees, and with that I got it in 4 hours! Good luck!!!! Thanks!
Update: I’m doing this right now. The site does say it’ll let you print the form and fill it out in black ink. Also, we booked ours online and they sent confirmation emails and texts to confirm.
Od appreciate you for this Champ. I was able to get the appointment but the only issue it is the same day of the flight, the rep said I just gotta make sure to be there early same day off. So I'm praying it all goes well.
Thanks for making this video I filled the form as I watch the video. First thing in the morning I’ll be calling for my appointment. Many thanks again for the clearing.
@@TimusTravels hi one more thing I now see why you mentioned calling at 8 am. I called and got the last appointment for the week. I had to wait on the phone for 5 min for hey to keep refreshing the he page for see if anyone would can call and sure enough someone did. So many many thanks for the clarity of the video.
Virgin requires passports for all cruises closed loop or not. All cruises require passports if it’s not a closed loop cruise. And Norwegian just let their passengers know the best way to travel is with passport. The industry is changing.
Thank you very much for this informative video. I have an appointment scheduled at the Atlanta Agency on next week, it's the closest from South Carolina... Hopefully it all go smoothly....
Thank you for watching! You will get through I promise. Just bring everything even your social. As long as you have everything they will help you through the process. The hard part is getting the appointment. You completed the hard part!
@@TimusTravels Thank you, I'm going to bring extra documentation for verification just in case. I was very nervous, but your video provided some reassurance. Appreciate you!
Very helpful! You're video helped us get an appointment. We flew to the passport agency & got the passport 4 days before international travel. Thank You!
Just to let everyone know that agencies that expedite passports are not in every city. The only agency that expedites passports in Florida is in Miami. Wish I would’ve known that.
Hi Timus, thanks for this info. Do you have to fill out the form before calling? On their website it states 14 days if you haven’t applied or 5 days if you’ve already applied. I’m not sure if they mean filling out and submitting this form before calling means call within 5 days from your travel date or if it’s not filled out before calling, 14 days.
Do they still do this currently? I’m going to have the appointment tomorrow at 9:30 and I have a flight on Nov 22nd and I just wanna make sure I’ll get my passport before that date
9/2023- I have called 4 times with no wait and very easy to call. I tried to call a couple days before my 14 days and was told to call back. On the proper day, I callled around 10 am and got an appointment immediately 3 days before my trip. Luckily I’m on the east coast and they’re more offices available but they will make the appointment at the closest to you.
Thank you for the video! But should I apply first at my city hall or should I wait until 14 days before flying out to call this place and book an appointment? I don’t know what to do. I’m flying out to Mexico in June.
I’m also flying out in June (10th) internationally, I’m terrified because i just realized my passport expired please let me know what happens/what you do
nato jacobs thanks for the comment and thx to timus both very helpful. Nato I wanted to clarify about changing your flight BEFORE your appt. We called and were given the passport appt. In L.A. 60mins drive 👍🏼 but the appt is the morning We Depart!! They gave us a 7am appt and our plane leaves at 12:30!!! I’m a bit nervous about changing my flight prior to my appt because it wont be the flight I originally stated it is!! ( think they record conversations?!?!) We were also told that “its at the discretion of the agent to determine when exactly ( my daughter, its for her) will get her passport. In other words there’s no guarantee she’ll get it that morning, much less on time to drive 20 more minutes to LAX n check in to flight!! This is soo stressful!! Don’t know if I should change my flight now or wait till that morning when we know that we’ll miss our flight for sure?!?! Kill me now!!😂
This is so damn frustrating!!! My family and I are traveling to Romania a week from today and we still don’t have my daughters passport We applied for it in March! They said it would take 8-11 weeks to be processed and it is still “in process” today We started calling within the 14 day window and every time we speak to someone they simply say that there are no appointments anywhere. We paid for expedited processing and shipping and still nothing At this point I’m more than willing to go to anywhere in the country to get her passport as long as I can get an appointment One thing I’ve failed to do is calling at 8am eastern (which is 5am my time in California) I will try this, I see you mentioned calling that early due to the limited slots available Grandma is not doing well, she has cancer and this is the only window of time between chemo that we can travel and to think that my daughter cannot go and on this trip is heartbreaking Aside from this - is there anything else you recommend for me to do?
Great and very informative video. I did the renewal online process. I paid for expedited processing and shipping. It’s a work in progress. Still waiting for the passport to be printed and shipped. Did you have to pay a fee to expedite with this method?
Mine is still in processing due to a typo but corrected now. Well I do not live near one so that means I will have to drive hours just to do this and I got 2 weeks left now so i would definitely end up spending way more money to get it now but tks!
Thank you for video. We are 6 days till our trip!! We live in Florida. Closest is Miami 2hours away. We will drive there!! But they are saying no appointments till March! 3 months from now! Next closest with appointments is New Orleans! Can’t fly there. What should we do?? Keep calling and hope for a cancellation in Miami?
Hi, sorry to hear this. Call up your congressional representative and they can schedule as well. Look up your district and explain your case. Their staff has access to move things forward.
I would like to know what are the options to click on the phone. By the other hand, I am calling the number on your video and the Medical Center is answering...is that the right number?
I lied about the flight; what I will do is to purchase the ticket the same day of my appointment and cancel it later. I have the appointment on the 5th
Why are there agencies in big cities offering this service for $700-$1000 on top of the fees you pay to the govt? Do these agencies have some advantage in getting the appointments or what is the reason to go with one of them over doing it yourself?
Good morning! To answer your question…. These places are scams and they prey on desperate people. The only way to do this is yourself. The State Department has posted on their site that there is no fee for booking and anyone charging one is a scam.
@@TimusTravelsThank you for the reply. I didn't even know a same day passport was possible until I found those scam agencies so I called a few. Then I thought to myself that I could probably do it without them and I then found your video. I called this am and got an appt for tomorrow at a place 6 hours away even though there are two centers within 3 hours of my location. I don't mind the long drive though, it beats paying an agency 2 Gs for their help. They did seem confident at those agencies that they could get next day appts at the processing centers, I wonder how they are able to do that when we have to call ahead for a maybe. Anyway thanks again your video is a big help
I’m having a hell of a time getting an appointment. They’re 2 weeks out. Only one I can get is the day of my flight. If I understand right, you can call when they open at 8 and try to get an appointment?
Can you cancel your trip or put it on hold when you got issued a new passport? or does State Department Passport Agency require you have to travel as booking schedule?
I’m traveling 8/11, they said the first available appointment is 8/11, and I need to drive to New Orleans, 500 miles away… I’m 100 miles from the Atlanta office, which is booked out until December…. Uh …….folks this is a joke….
Hey thank you for the video! Just wanted to clarify, you can only do this when your flight is 4 days away or less? Or 2 weeks? If I have a flight in the next 6 weeks or so should I try doing just expedited mail or just wait until my flight is closer and do this process?
My trip is July 4th! I called today and she said there was no available appointments but i called earlier in May when my trip was originally July 17th and the lady who I was on the phone with told me to come down July 5th! Please help me!! I’m not sure what to do
@@brandonhoward3121 Correct there are no walk-ins. I would recommend to keep calling in addition to contacting your congressman and having them make you a rush appointment.
@@TimusTravels how often did you call a day? would you recommend twice everyday! i only have a limited time so i wanna try and get in as many calls as possible!
Hey thanks for the info, so I just missed my flight today to meet my wife who I haven't seen in a whole year. so what's my best option. I tried calling them and they had no appointments available for the next 6 days, but just called and asked and there is one two weeks away (14 days). so do you think I just keep calling and see if there is one sooner? and how does the flight ticket work? does it have to be 14 days away or can it be longer and still be fine?
You forgot to mention you need the actual birth certificate along with a copy of front & back. & they didn’t ask me where I was going nor when I was planning to travel. I guess Cali is different.
Hi! Thanks for the Video! Do they actually call the airlines to confirm your flight or you just need a print-out? Wanted to make sure all my stuff is good before heading to my appointment. TIA!
@Timus Travels What is a security surcharge? Did you see people get rejected because of photos? My daughters are wearing earrings and necklaces and hair is not behind their ears. Also they need 2 photos or 1 is okay?
I have not received the passports for three of my children. All of them are minors and I called them to make an appointment for next week, and I’m not sure if I have to bring the birth certificates for my children as well as new DS-11 forms since I have already submitted their applications. Any idea??
I applied for my passport and haven’t got my birth certificate back or passport and my trip is in 2 weeks. Is setting up an appointment at the passport agency still an option ? 😭
Hey my flight is on the 27th and my appointment is on the 24th in New York as I have to travel there and I wanted to get it thag exact same day I would have to pay extra fees right? I’ll do anything to get it
They require the expedite fee and they will not book an appointment until after you pay the fee then you have to wait 3 business days and call back if passport is not received. After that, then they will look in to an appointment schedule.
I tried this today because because they advised me to call on Monday, since I travel on Sunday. Today I called at 7:59am EST, and they told me there are no appointments all over the country. I told them I needed to see my grandmother so we needed the kids passport it's been 10 weeks since the agency received the renewal application. The lady told me that unless I have proof that my grandmother has Alzheimer's then she can't help me. So I got my aunt who is a doctor to do that but now I feel guilty because I won't be visiting my grandmother. Do you have any advice on what to do? I lost hope. You make it sound so simple 😢
First off so sorry you have to visit under these conditions. Second, you should contact your local congress rep and have them expedite this process ( which they do) also keep calling. People cancel all the time.
@@TimusTravels thank you! I appreciate it. I took your advice and called at 8am and I recieved a call back an hour later and they told me they had an appointment in Colorado but it was in 30 mins. So that means they do have cancellations on a daily basis. I contacted my congressman and they submitted an inquiry on my behalf. I hope it works. He said I might not get it by the date that I'm leaving since it's so close but they will try their best to help with the process.
Hi there, I got it the same day but they kept my flight reservation documents which I canceled right after I got my passport. Is there a problem with that?
Follow all these steps and this gives you the best chance I promise. Just give them a call and fill out the forms in the description. It's very straight forward and you got this!
So what about if ur a new passport person will all this information works? And i just want to travel and will they take the picture there why was it 250.. just curious 🧐 thank you ❤️
I’m from California but I have an appointment in Tucson at 630 pm do you think I’ll be able to get it in the same day ? I’m confused because the passport agency over there closes at 630 pm aswell
Hi, quick question. Do you know if they have my kids passports and I was able to secure an appointment do I still need to take a passport photos and birth certificate? I already submitted that 10 weeks ago so I don't have them. I'm confused because they gave me an appointment and hung up on me right away after I confirmed receipt of the email.
Does this work for cruises? Today is June 2nd and my cruise is July 15. Also what would the non 24 hour expedite look like? I don’t necessarily need it in 24 hours, but definitely before July 15. All feedback welcome ♥️
I’m so nervous… I booked my passport appointment when the expedited return time was 5-7 weeks and when I got to the appointment they changed it to 7-9 weeks 😭. The 7th week is a week before my trip. I pray I either get my passport or I’m able to get an appointment at an agency with the influx of passport applicants now.
You can call 1-877-487-2778 and explain that your passport is in processing. They are now next day shipping those passports and putting them through. You need to be within 5 days to get an emergency appointment or 14 days to make them 2nd day air ship your passport.
@@Solozism oh nooooo. I actually ended up receiving mine back in about 4 1/2 weeks, but I’ve seen the wait time has increased lately. I hope the best for you!
@@TimusTravels I did that for my new drivers license in Maryland during the "pandemic" and they refused to use my original birth certificate with the seal and doctor's signature at the time I was born, I had to pay 50 bucks from a "archive " here in maryland to get a "digital" copy/verification of my birth in order to get my new driver's license.
Thanks for the video!!! What happens if you loose your passport with stamps of the places you have been?? When you get a new one it will not have the stamps of the places and you have to start a new book correct?
I made an appointment over the phone.. went to my appointment with all my paperwork in order.. they didn’t give me passport same day… said they can ship it to me or pick it up next week…..
@@TimusTravels no at the Minneapolis Passport Agency. I went in Friday at 1pm and they said earliest pickup was Tuesday the following week. I don’t live in Minneapolis and already took time off to go last Friday so I couldn’t take another day off to travel back to Minneapolis and pick it up. Not tryna hate because this video was mad helpful but people should know it’s not guaranteed
Hey thank you so much for this information. Did you ask them why? I’ve only seen this happen to people who had information that couldn’t be verified on site. I would love to know more about your experience
@@TimusTravels unfortunately I did not ask them why they couldn’t do same day. I wonder if it was because I had an appointment later in the day so there wouldn’t be enough time to print and then pickup? Or maybe because I used an out of state driver’s license with supporting secondary IDs? Luckily my passport came in today. ( I went in for passport appointment on 4/19/2024 and received passport in the mail 4/23/2024). I’m happy it’s here in time but living through the stress of wondering if it’ll come in the mail in time took off a couple years of my life.
I'm stuck on the part where I'm just trying to get the appointment tbh, I’ve called the passport agency several times at 8am even lol, and they have said to keep calling everyday to get a seat for an appointment. I guess my travel is too far out to be considered an “emergency” or “urgent” but even if I qualified to make said appointment, the passport agency even told me the seats for these appointments are super limited and fill up fast so an appointment isn’t even guaranteed. My trip is in August 4th I have time but my passport has been in processing for 13 weeks so I’m Just a little worried and losing a little hope…..
I called on April 24 for an April 25 appointment for an April 27 travel. I understand the pressure lol. But don’t worry you got this just be flexible where your appointment is. Dc is the best if you can fly out of here.
@@TimusTravels I'm actually like 10 minutes away from the Atlanta passport agency so getting to them isn't a problem but it's gonna be a pain if I have to drop a few hundos to get to dc or anywhere else to do an appointment, I dunno if that's even a real option for me atm due to financial restrictions 😅. It's sound advice man thanks for all you do! You're giving me peace of mind in a stressful situation lol....
@@TimusTravels still pushing to get that appointment man I even went ahead and sent in some paper work to the Georgia politician man Jon ossof himself and waiting on word back. It’s such short notice but it’s really almost all I have left, but tbh I’m super nervous and in a wreck over this. I had planned months in advance and just couldn’t get that appointment. I’ve got a little over 10 days before my trip but I’m pretty beat and stressed out at this point. I’ve been calling everyone and looking up everything i could, I don’t wanna give up hope but my girlfriend lives in the Philippines and I’ve had to tell her that I might not be able to make it there for her birthday, it was supposed to be our first big trip. I tried the best I could, i even got an appointment stolen under me as it was almost finalized, got the code to enter the door, ready to set my date and time, literally just to be told “ I’m sorry someone else just took it”….. I wish I would have done things differently I guess I’ll have to replan this whole thing. Your advice was super helpful just wish I watched this video earlier. and to those who could get an appointment, consider yourselves lucky cuz a lot of us aren’t so much lol.
@@Shioni16 Keep trying all the way up to the the day before. People cancel all the time also there are slots located for within 48 hours that can't be booked before. you got this! Im excited for you to go see your GF!
No this is for rush service. If you are just looking to Renew you fill out a DS-82 and mail it. If you need to renew fast then yes, treat it like the first time especially if there is a name change
Hmm I have an appointment and I am traveling within 10 days internationally. They gave me the DS-82 to fill out. So it’s technically rush service but also a renewal
I booked my appointment online at one of the passport centers- it wouldnt let me book it any time before 2 weeks prior to my flight but is it now back to online booking?
@ sorry I’m just referring to the part where you said there’s no way to book an appt other than calling the number you listed and also that they won’t let you come any sooner than 5-8 days. I went on the website and selected my travel date and it allowed me to book an expedited appt for 12 days prior to the travel date . My appt is this week so my question was if your info about booking is still accurate or if they now accept online bookings for the quick service and also do you think I will have trouble getting my passport in such short time ?
We are moving to Europe on military orders for my husband. I don’t have a flight ticket due to the girls not having passports. I have my maiden name passport. But I want to change my name and get them their first passport. Will I still need a flight confirmation?
@Joyce’s World when we went to Germany myself and kids also received passport from the military. I didn’t know this and paid for new passports for myself and kids. But I had a few months and did those at the post office. Also it seems like different locations confirm your flight I do know in Houston they confirm your flight. I know in New York they didn’t.
So just went through this today and I was shocked how easy it was. This video is very helpful but I think maybe some things have changed now that the State Department is back from COVID backlog so will share my experience. Sorry to be long winded but I was stressing a lot before so want to provide as much detail.
Made an appointment by phone 13 days ago for renewal as my passport expired summer 2019. That was honestly the toughest part. Just keep calling until you get the right person to get you booked, just make sure when you call you are in the 14 day travel window. I actually changed my flight after I got the appointment. This part is a bit confusing to me still. When I made the appointment I was set to travel the day after but regardless of when you tell them on the phone, doesn't seem to really matter the exact date ultimately as long as it is within 14 days of your appointment, not when you call. So when I called they said I had to be traveling in the next 14 days from when I made the call but once I changed my flight after I got the appointment it was technically 18 days. Basically once you get an appointment you are good as long as it's within 14 days of the day you go in. Want to stress though from what I observed the closer the better cause they will make you priority. If this is confusing, it is for me still kind of cause they didn't ask me anything.
Anyway, I went to the DC office today on 19th St. (I live in Baltimore so I'm lucky to be able to just take the train there, with such few locations tough for a lot of people to do this). I had an 8 a.m. appointment. Get there early to be safe, there is a security check-in as it is a government building. Nothing crazy, basically like you get at a football game. You can fill the form out there by hand if you need to. They have them as you walk up to check-in. Check-in was pretty quick even with a little line. Clerk took my application, old passport, travel itenerary and license. She gave me a ticket and said wait to be called. I got called in less than ten minutes, went to another window where you pay the fee, mine was actually only $190. She was super nice, and gave me a confirmation ticket to come back at 11:30 to pick it up. This all seemed too easy. I was out of that process in about 20 minutes.
Went and got breakfast, walked around blah blah.. until it was 11:30. I assumed at this point I would be waiting a while cause it couldn't be this simple. I checked through security again, went to the pickup window gave them the confirmation receipt and they gave me another ticket and said sit and wait to be called. Maybe five minutes later I got called and she handed me an envelope with my old and new passport. I couldn't believe it honestly. I spent maybe 30 minutes total in the place. I was not the only person shocked, I joked with a few people about it and heard people thanking the workers so much for making it easy. I was not asked a single question about my travel. I can't guarantee that as the case for everyone but I was pretty worried for nothing.
I have had so many annoying interactions with government agencies (looking at you USCIS) but this was so seamless. Have your stuff ready and as long as you clear the background check you should be all good. Get an early appointment if you can, there were way more people when I came back at 11:30 so that seems to have helped me a lot but the windows were still moving quickly from what I saw. Show up on time, have your appointment conformation number ready and all your documents. Be friendly and make their job easy and they will make your process easy.
Now I'm off to Ethiopia! Happy to answer any questions.
So Happy for you!!!! We are so glad this helped and thank you so much for the update! Happy Travels!
My passport has been 'processing' for over a month. I'm on hold now, leave 13 days from today for spain. I just don't know why it wasn't printed. I was told it was too far in the process to expedite. Sent the app online in December...
Thank for all the day-of details, and also the info about proof of travel around the appt date, that is SUPER useful! I wasn't sure if you were able to get passport printed that day (the lady on the phone used some language that made it seem... unlikely for some reason). I completely lucked out and got someone on the phone immediately (I called at 7:59am and did the menu options that got me "in" at 8am on the nose. I was so shocked I wasn't on hold and I had to go run to my desk, hah.
@@skysplitter77 so happy you got the help you needed! Don’t forget it like and sub to the channel!
So i have to wait for the 14 day lapse (how stressful) and my proof of travel, I'm going with my son to his interview appointment but I lost my passport.
My brother thank you for the video.
Called for the appointment at 8am 8:02 with the rep 8:07 appointment confirmed. Alhumdulillah (Thank God)
So happy for you!!!
Thank you!!!! Because of you I am on my way to Jamaica tomorrow. You saved my trip!!!!!❤❤❤❤
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Thank you so much for your informative video. Thanks to you, I was able to secure the appointment at the closest agency.(30mins. drive from home) My daughter needs her passport(just expired a few days ago) and we're traveling internationally within 14 days. I made a call at 7:59:00 a.m today. I had to navigate through some automated voice prompts (I think it was 1. En or Sp, 2. have you applied or not, 3. traveling within 14 days or not) then was put on hold for a minute or so, then I got connected right away around 8:00:30 a.m. or so.They gave me 4 different time slots for the day before the travel and I took the earliest one. I received the confirmation email as I was speaking to a agent at 8:06am. I pray that everyone who watches your video can get their passports in time.
I just got my daughter’s passport today🎉
Thank you so much ❤
I will take her to see her grandparents for the first time in 5 years🙌🙌
Hello! How much in total did you have to spend
@@dorcas2957 hi😊 I paid $195 (passport book $100.00 + execution fee $35.00+ expediting fee $60.00)
They gave you the passport the same day?
@@JuniorValverde yes 👍
This is really helpful! I made it to my vacation because of this. Thank you for posting this. 😊
Great information. I’ve been passing on your nuggets. It’s mind blowing to see so many ig pages charging people to book an appointment when that is totally free. Just this week alone I’ve called 3 times trying to change appointments since I’m in Texas and was dealing with this crazy weather got through each time.
Thank you so much ! I’m glad you didn’t pay so many scams out there it’s ridiculous
Thank you so much for your video. I watched your video last night and I did exactly what you said this morning, I got my appointment 🥰🥰
See!!!! That's what we love to hear!!!!
I got my passport 3 days ago, and I was excessively rewatching this video beforehand. This is the best video I’ve seen on passport information:)
I went to the New Orleans agency, and at least for me, the only thing that was different is they didn’t ask me why I was traveling. I was restating what I was going to tell them in my head 20 times, and all they did was ask me to do a pledge, and it really is as simple as he states lol. Make the appointment, have your documents and fees, and with that I got it in 4 hours! Good luck!!!! Thanks!
Thank you so much for watching our video! We're so happy you were able to get your passport!
was this to get your first passport?
@@sophiejordancollins5160 yes
Did they verify flight ticket
@@zohaibtahir404 i just handed all the documents they asked for and cane back few hours later. Not sure what they did with what i gave them.
Great video! I hope everyone gets an appointment at a passport facility.
I hope so too!
ThanKS For this video! Thanks to you I has able to get my passport. I travel today :-)
You have such a nice personality thank you for this vid 😊
Thank you! That means so much !
you made a great video; very informative. thanks a million!!!
Thank you for the Sub! Let use know what other content you would like and we will make it
brother thank you for the video.
Called for the appointment with the appointment confirmed. godbless
we love to hear this! Great Job!
I live in DC and have a flight leaving august 26th. Definitely hoping this works. Thanks for the information bro!
No problem! Please let me know how it goes for you!
Update: I’m doing this right now. The site does say it’ll let you print the form and fill it out in black ink. Also, we booked ours online and they sent confirmation emails and texts to confirm.
This video was super helpful! Thank you ☺️
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Od appreciate you for this Champ. I was able to get the appointment but the only issue it is the same day of the flight, the rep said I just gotta make sure to be there early same day off. So I'm praying it all goes well.
Hey, I got faith that its going to get done for you! Great job though on getting the appointment.
What happened?
Updateee??
Thanks for making this video I filled the form as I watch the video. First thing in the morning I’ll be calling for my appointment. Many thanks again for the clearing.
Thank you so much! You got this!
@@TimusTravels hi one more thing I now see why you mentioned calling at 8 am. I called and got the last appointment for the week. I had to wait on the phone for 5 min for hey to keep refreshing the he page for see if anyone would can call and sure enough someone did. So many many thanks for the clarity of the video.
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@@nikaward6048 no problem we are here for you!
Thanks so much!!! God bless you and yours!!!
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Great Video and very Informative
thank you so much!
Appreciate the info family. For future reference though. You don’t need a passport to go on a cruise. I went on 3 cruises without a passport.
Virgin requires passports for all cruises closed loop or not. All cruises require passports if it’s not a closed loop cruise. And Norwegian just let their passengers know the best way to travel is with passport. The industry is changing.
Thank you very much for this informative video. I have an appointment scheduled at the Atlanta Agency on next week, it's the closest from South Carolina... Hopefully it all go smoothly....
Thank you for watching! You will get through I promise. Just bring everything even your social. As long as you have everything they will help you through the process. The hard part is getting the appointment. You completed the hard part!
@@TimusTravels Thank you, I'm going to bring extra documentation for verification just in case. I was very nervous, but your video provided some reassurance. Appreciate you!
@@melaniespell4162 hey hey how did it go?
@@travisamaloneHi, Everything went well. Thanks for your help!!!
Very helpful! You're video helped us get an appointment. We flew to the passport agency & got the passport 4 days before international travel. Thank You!
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Thanks for the info friend, I must just say one thing: You CAN fill-up the form ''DS11'' with a pen but only with black ink.
Yes!!!!! You can indeed! ❤
Stop waiting get your passport do them things now
Just to let everyone know that agencies that expedite passports are not in every city. The only agency that expedites passports in Florida is in Miami. Wish I would’ve known that.
Great video. Thank!
Thank you for watching! It means a lot.
thank you for this!!!
You're so welcome!
Hi Timus, thanks for this info. Do you have to fill out the form before calling? On their website it states 14 days if you haven’t applied or 5 days if you’ve already applied. I’m not sure if they mean filling out and submitting this form before calling means call within 5 days from your travel date or if it’s not filled out before calling, 14 days.
No just have the form filled out day of. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the channel!
Do they still do this currently? I’m going to have the appointment tomorrow at 9:30 and I have a flight on Nov 22nd and I just wanna make sure I’ll get my passport before that date
Yes they do! And we hope you got your passport. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the channel for more
thanks I need this!
all good! thank you for the comment!
Thanks, sir!
Thank you!
9/2023- I have called 4 times with no wait and very easy to call. I tried to call a couple days before my 14 days and was told to call back. On the proper day, I callled around 10 am and got an appointment immediately 3 days before my trip. Luckily I’m on the east coast and they’re more offices available but they will make the appointment at the closest to you.
so happy to hear this! Congrats to you! Don't forget to like and Subscribe to the channel! TIA
#Passport content awesome
Thank you for the video! But should I apply first at my city hall or should I wait until 14 days before flying out to call this place and book an appointment? I don’t know what to do. I’m flying out to Mexico in June.
When in June?
I’m also flying out in June (10th) internationally, I’m terrified because i just realized my passport expired please let me know what happens/what you do
@@TheGoldenArline you need to emergency apply for a new one using these steps in the video.
Can vacations be a emergency will they be ok?
@@normanavila7369 yes it can be
Get ya some
nato jacobs thanks for the comment and thx to timus both very helpful. Nato I wanted to clarify about changing your flight BEFORE your appt.
We called and were given the passport appt. In L.A. 60mins drive 👍🏼 but the appt is the morning We Depart!! They gave us a 7am appt and our plane leaves at 12:30!!! I’m a bit nervous about changing my flight prior to my appt because it wont be the flight I originally stated it is!! ( think they record conversations?!?!) We were also told that “its at the discretion of the agent to determine when exactly ( my daughter, its for her) will get her passport. In other words there’s no guarantee she’ll get it that morning, much less on time to drive 20 more minutes to LAX n check in to flight!! This is soo stressful!! Don’t know if I should change my flight now or wait till that morning when we know that we’ll miss our flight for sure?!?! Kill me now!!😂
Thank you ❤❤❤
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Thank you so much man. Which is the form you need to fill out online?
The DS-11.
Fill out passport form ds11 form fill it out on line print it out off don't print form and then fill out passport not excepted.
This is so damn frustrating!!!
My family and I are traveling to Romania a week from today and we still don’t have my daughters passport
We applied for it in March! They said it would take 8-11 weeks to be processed and it is still “in process” today
We started calling within the 14 day window and every time we speak to someone they simply say that there are no appointments anywhere. We paid for expedited processing and shipping and still nothing
At this point I’m more than willing to go to anywhere in the country to get her passport as long as I can get an appointment
One thing I’ve failed to do is calling at 8am eastern (which is 5am my time in California) I will try this, I see you mentioned calling that early due to the limited slots available
Grandma is not doing well, she has cancer and this is the only window of time between chemo that we can travel and to think that my daughter cannot go and on this trip is heartbreaking
Aside from this - is there anything else you recommend for me to do?
I’m so sorry this is happen to you. Contact your local representative in congress and get them to take action they can make reservations as well.
Great and very informative video. I did the renewal online process. I paid for expedited processing and shipping. It’s a work in progress. Still waiting for the passport to be printed and shipped. Did you have to pay a fee to expedite with this method?
Yes this cost the same as expedited but in person and same day!
Mine is still in processing due to a typo but corrected now. Well I do not live near one so that means I will have to drive hours just to do this and I got 2 weeks left now so i would definitely end up spending way more money to get it now but tks!
Thank you for video. We are 6 days till our trip!! We live in Florida. Closest is Miami 2hours away. We will drive there!! But they are saying no appointments till March! 3 months from now! Next closest with appointments is New Orleans! Can’t fly there. What should we do?? Keep calling and hope for a cancellation in Miami?
Hi, sorry to hear this. Call up your congressional representative and they can schedule as well. Look up your district and explain your case. Their staff has access to move things forward.
I would like to know what are the options to click on the phone. By the other hand, I am calling the number on your video and the Medical Center is answering...is that the right number?
Try again because I just called and the number is valid. Did you use a 1 for country code?
I go my passport like 5.30pm
If ur calling and don’t have the flight yet can they still give u an appointment?
As long as you have the hotel/cruise confirmation you are all good to go. flight can come later.
@@TimusTravels air bnb ok?
@@samuelolvera7025 that’s perfect 👍
I lied about the flight; what I will do is to purchase the ticket the same day of my appointment and cancel it later. I have the appointment on the 5th
What are these physical sites called? The place of the in person appointment? Just so I can google it and see how close it is where I stay.
Thank you
travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/passport-agencies.html
Why are there agencies in big cities offering this service for $700-$1000 on top of the fees you pay to the govt? Do these agencies have some advantage in getting the appointments or what is the reason to go with one of them over doing it yourself?
Good morning! To answer your question…. These places are scams and they prey on desperate people. The only way to do this is yourself. The State Department has posted on their site that there is no fee for booking and anyone charging one is a scam.
@@TimusTravelsThank you for the reply. I didn't even know a same day passport was possible until I found those scam agencies so I called a few. Then I thought to myself that I could probably do it without them and I then found your video. I called this am and got an appt for tomorrow at a place 6 hours away even though there are two centers within 3 hours of my location. I don't mind the long drive though, it beats paying an agency 2 Gs for their help. They did seem confident at those agencies that they could get next day appts at the processing centers, I wonder how they are able to do that when we have to call ahead for a maybe. Anyway thanks again your video is a big help
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I’m having a hell of a time getting an appointment. They’re 2 weeks out. Only one I can get is the day of my flight. If I understand right, you can call when they open at 8 and try to get an appointment?
correct! 7:59:59 make that call!
Can you cancel your trip or put it on hold when you got issued a new passport? or does State Department Passport Agency require you have to travel as booking schedule?
Yes you can do that if needed.
@@TimusTravels thanks for sharing brother👍
I’m traveling 8/11, they said the first available appointment is 8/11, and I need to drive to New Orleans, 500 miles away… I’m 100 miles from the Atlanta office, which is booked out until December…. Uh …….folks this is a joke….
geesh im sorry that's crazy!!
Hey thank you for the video! Just wanted to clarify, you can only do this when your flight is 4 days away or less? Or 2 weeks? If I have a flight in the next 6 weeks or so should I try doing just expedited mail or just wait until my flight is closer and do this process?
Yeah. So you can only do this if your trip is within 14 days. Expedited is taking longer now just a heads up
I have question so after I get the passport the same day and I go pick up will I get my birth certificate their too or they mail your documents back
Yes! You get everything back together. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the channel. Thanks.
Can you please tell me what color t-shirt you wore for your photo
Blank white tee lol.
My trip is July 4th! I called today and she said there was no available appointments but i called earlier in May when my trip was originally July 17th and the lady who I was on the phone with told me to come down July 5th! Please help me!! I’m not sure what to do
I was under the impression they took walk ins if you go in early! She didn’t notify me i needed an appointment
@@brandonhoward3121 Correct there are no walk-ins. I would recommend to keep calling in addition to contacting your congressman and having them make you a rush appointment.
@@TimusTravels how often did you call a day? would you recommend twice everyday! i only have a limited time so i wanna try and get in as many calls as possible!
As early as possible and as often as possible
So should I pay the costs of getting a passport online beforehand or pay at the agency?
Once you make your appointment you pay at the agency. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the channel!
Hey thanks for the info, so I just missed my flight today to meet my wife who I haven't seen in a whole year. so what's my best option. I tried calling them and they had no appointments available for the next 6 days, but just called and asked and there is one two weeks away (14 days). so do you think I just keep calling and see if there is one sooner? and how does the flight ticket work? does it have to be 14 days away or can it be longer and still be fine?
The flight needs to be within two weeks. Call everyday at 7:59:59. I’m sorry for the missed flight.
You forgot to mention you need the actual birth certificate along with a copy of front & back. & they didn’t ask me where I was going nor when I was planning to travel. I guess Cali is different.
Hi! Thanks for the Video! Do they actually call the airlines to confirm your flight or you just need a print-out? Wanted to make sure all my stuff is good before heading to my appointment. TIA!
just a print out will work. Good luck!
@Timus Travels What is a security surcharge? Did you see people get rejected because of photos? My daughters are wearing earrings and necklaces and hair is not behind their ears. Also they need 2 photos or 1 is okay?
You need 2 standardized passport photos. No smiling.
@@TimusTravels Thank you.
I have not received the passports for three of my children. All of them are minors and I called them to make an appointment for next week, and I’m not sure if I have to bring the birth certificates for my children as well as new DS-11 forms since I have already submitted their applications. Any idea??
Bring ID for all the children. Even if it’s state issued.
What is the process of it's a renewal? I sent in my passport book with renewal weeks ago. I travel in 3 weeks.
Renewals are tricky because they get a huge rush in dec- jan for spring break and march-April for the summer. So it may be caught in the process.
Can you use your hotel booking information too or just flight only
You can use your booking. I used my cruise booking for my proof.
But they may ask for flight as well it really depends on the agent you get
I need a passport renewal for the dmv is that a valid reason? Or is this only for travel I need a passport asap
Thank you for the question. This is only for travel.
I applied for my passport and haven’t got my birth certificate back or passport and my trip is in 2 weeks. Is setting up an appointment at the passport agency still an option ? 😭
unfortunately no. It is one or the other.
Hey my flight is on the 27th and my appointment is on the 24th in New York as I have to travel there and I wanted to get it thag exact same day I would have to pay extra fees right? I’ll do anything to get it
You would pay the passport charge and the expedited fee.
Is this also for first time passports ? Never had one and we need them for our trip in July. Family of 6 😂. I’m hella stressed out
Yes it is! That’s essentially what I did. Don’t worry you got this! Don’t forget to like and sub to the channel! Thanks 🙏
How do you fill out the application, should I pay first ?
Hi! You fill it out online and print it out for zero discrepancies. You can fill it out but that could result in something being misread.
They require the expedite fee and they will not book an appointment until after you pay the fee then you have to wait 3 business days and call back if passport is not received. After that, then they will look in to an appointment schedule.
Hi jimmy you do not have to pay until your application is submitted. Thanks and forget to like and subscribe to the channel!
I tried this today because because they advised me to call on Monday, since I travel on Sunday. Today I called at 7:59am EST, and they told me there are no appointments all over the country. I told them I needed to see my grandmother so we needed the kids passport it's been 10 weeks since the agency received the renewal application. The lady told me that unless I have proof that my grandmother has Alzheimer's then she can't help me. So I got my aunt who is a doctor to do that but now I feel guilty because I won't be visiting my grandmother. Do you have any advice on what to do? I lost hope. You make it sound so simple 😢
First off so sorry you have to visit under these conditions. Second, you should contact your local congress rep and have them expedite this process ( which they do) also keep calling. People cancel all the time.
@@TimusTravels thank you! I appreciate it. I took your advice and called at 8am and I recieved a call back an hour later and they told me they had an appointment in Colorado but it was in 30 mins. So that means they do have cancellations on a daily basis. I contacted my congressman and they submitted an inquiry on my behalf. I hope it works. He said I might not get it by the date that I'm leaving since it's so close but they will try their best to help with the process.
Hi there, I got it the same day but they kept my flight reservation documents which I canceled right after I got my passport. Is there a problem with that?
It’s unethical, that about it.
I need my passport , trip in 3 weeks . 😭 idk where to even begin !
Follow all these steps and this gives you the best chance I promise. Just give them a call and fill out the forms in the description. It's very straight forward and you got this!
You have to be traveling within 2 weeks to be able to get an appointment.
Do you have to be traveling to get this or can you just get it to have?
You need a flight/bus/cruise confirmation to book this.
@@TimusTravels thank you!
This will be my first time applying and my flight leaves in July. Should I go to the post office or wait until the 14 days?
If I already paid for it to be expedited & and it doesn’t come, will I have to pay again at the center?
No you don’t! Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the channel!
So what about if ur a new passport person will all this information works? And i just want to travel and will they take the picture there why was it 250.. just curious 🧐 thank you ❤️
Did you have any issues with facial hair... Or longhair..???
no none at all. I flex between a dark Cesar and bald all the time.
I’m from California but I have an appointment in Tucson at 630 pm do you think I’ll be able to get it in the same day ? I’m confused because the passport agency over there closes at 630 pm aswell
Yes you will. If they give you a time then they honor that time
@@TimusTravels okay thanks, do you know if you need your ss number card ?
@@CarlosGuzman-e4c yes you do!
Do they take credit cards? or check only
they take card and tap to pay
Hi, quick question. Do you know if they have my kids passports and I was able to secure an appointment do I still need to take a passport photos and birth certificate? I already submitted that 10 weeks ago so I don't have them. I'm confused because they gave me an appointment and hung up on me right away after I confirmed receipt of the email.
Yes you do.
Just got my appmt on day of my travel LOL appmt at 8am in Atlanta flying at 2 may change my flight a day back haha
Hi Jeff. We’re you Able to get your passport?
I’m confused? Everyone says only by phone but I was able to make my appointment online they were strict on the 14 day window though.
Does this work for cruises? Today is June 2nd and my cruise is July 15. Also what would the non 24 hour expedite look like? I don’t necessarily need it in 24 hours, but definitely before July 15. All feedback welcome ♥️
Reaching out to your local senate representative or congressman.
You typically don't need a passport for cruises
I’m so nervous… I booked my passport appointment when the expedited return time was 5-7 weeks and when I got to the appointment they changed it to 7-9 weeks 😭. The 7th week is a week before my trip. I pray I either get my passport or I’m able to get an appointment at an agency with the influx of passport applicants now.
You can call 1-877-487-2778 and explain that your passport is in processing. They are now next day shipping those passports and putting them through. You need to be within 5 days to get an emergency appointment or 14 days to make them 2nd day air ship your passport.
@@TimusTravels thank you! I actually got it a couple weeks ago before I even needed to call.
@@tonixjaydid the status update or did you receive it, im starting to lose hope as its still in that “processing” status
@@Solozism oh nooooo. I actually ended up receiving mine back in about 4 1/2 weeks, but I’ve seen the wait time has increased lately. I hope the best for you!
@@tonixjay update! My status changed to shipped today after contacting congresswoman! I’ll be making my trip!!
My sister wants to get her passport with her kids. Does the baby Daddy have to come with them?
do you think you can get your passport the same day here in california?
Yes!
So in terms of identity verification all I need is my state id and birth certificate?
Yep! Just make sure it’s the original certificate with seal.
@@TimusTravels I did that for my new drivers license in Maryland during the "pandemic" and they refused to use my original birth certificate with the seal and doctor's signature at the time I was born, I had to pay 50 bucks from a "archive " here in maryland to get a "digital" copy/verification of my birth in order to get my new driver's license.
Thanks for the video!!! What happens if you loose your passport with stamps of the places you have been?? When you get a new one it will not have the stamps of the places and you have to start a new book correct?
Correct. Im sorry you lost them. I know those stamps can hold precious memories
Do you no if they take military orders as a reason … the navy doesn’t usually give me my itinerary until a day or so before
yes but you can also fly on orders. And you have a specific department for expediting your passport on orders.
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Can u still do this if ur passport is damage if so what option is for damage passports
Yes you can! They do discard the old passport
I made an appointment over the phone.. went to my appointment with all my paperwork in order.. they didn’t give me passport same day… said they can ship it to me or pick it up next week…..
This is incorrect. Everything is same day for travel purposes. Did you do yours at a post office?
@@TimusTravels no at the Minneapolis Passport Agency. I went in Friday at 1pm and they said earliest pickup was Tuesday the following week. I don’t live in Minneapolis and already took time off to go last Friday so I couldn’t take another day off to travel back to Minneapolis and pick it up. Not tryna hate because this video was mad helpful but people should know it’s not guaranteed
Hey thank you so much for this information. Did you ask them why? I’ve only seen this happen to people who had information that couldn’t be verified on site. I would love to know more about your experience
@@TimusTravels unfortunately I did not ask them why they couldn’t do same day. I wonder if it was because I had an appointment later in the day so there wouldn’t be enough time to print and then pickup? Or maybe because I used an out of state driver’s license with supporting secondary IDs? Luckily my passport came in today. ( I went in for passport appointment on 4/19/2024 and received passport in the mail 4/23/2024). I’m happy it’s here in time but living through the stress of wondering if it’ll come in the mail in time took off a couple years of my life.
I'm stuck on the part where I'm just trying to get the appointment tbh, I’ve called the passport agency several times at 8am even lol, and they have said to keep calling everyday to get a seat for an appointment. I guess my travel is too far out to be considered an “emergency” or “urgent” but even if I qualified to make said appointment, the passport agency even told me the seats for these appointments are super limited and fill up fast so an appointment isn’t even guaranteed.
My trip is in August 4th I have time but my passport has been in processing for 13 weeks so I’m Just a little worried and losing a little hope…..
I called on April 24 for an April 25 appointment for an April 27 travel. I understand the pressure lol. But don’t worry you got this just be flexible where your appointment is. Dc is the best if you can fly out of here.
@@TimusTravels I'm actually like 10 minutes away from the Atlanta passport agency so getting to them isn't a problem but it's gonna be a pain if I have to drop a few hundos to get to dc or anywhere else to do an appointment, I dunno if that's even a real option for me atm due to financial restrictions 😅. It's sound advice man thanks for all you do! You're giving me peace of mind in a stressful situation lol....
@@Shioni16 hey you got this! ATL has a lot of spots as well that was my back up if i couldn’t get an appointment in DC.
@@TimusTravels still pushing to get that appointment man I even went ahead and sent in some paper work to the Georgia politician man Jon ossof himself and waiting on word back. It’s such short notice but it’s really almost all I have left, but tbh I’m super nervous and in a wreck over this. I had planned months in advance and just couldn’t get that appointment. I’ve got a little over 10 days before my trip but I’m pretty beat and stressed out at this point. I’ve been calling everyone and looking up everything i could, I don’t wanna give up hope but my girlfriend lives in the Philippines and I’ve had to tell her that I might not be able to make it there for her birthday, it was supposed to be our first big trip.
I tried the best I could, i even got an appointment stolen under me as it was almost finalized, got the code to enter the door, ready to set my date and time, literally just to be told “ I’m sorry someone else just took it”…..
I wish I would have done things differently I guess I’ll have to replan this whole thing. Your advice was super helpful just wish I watched this video earlier.
and to those who could get an appointment, consider yourselves lucky cuz a lot of us aren’t so much lol.
@@Shioni16 Keep trying all the way up to the the day before. People cancel all the time also there are slots located for within 48 hours that can't be booked before. you got this! Im excited for you to go see your GF!
Do you need a birth certificate if your just renewing your passport?
No this is for rush service. If you are just looking to Renew you fill out a DS-82 and mail it. If you need to renew fast then yes, treat it like the first time especially if there is a name change
Hmm I have an appointment and I am traveling within 10 days internationally. They gave me the DS-82 to fill out. So it’s technically rush service but also a renewal
Bring it just in case. Can never be too careful.
Does this work for first time passport applicant?
yes it does!
I booked my appointment online at one of the passport centers- it wouldnt let me book it any time before 2 weeks prior to my flight but is it now back to online booking?
I'm sorry could you explain differently so we can help
@ sorry I’m just referring to the part where you said there’s no way to book an appt other than calling the number you listed and also that they won’t let you come any sooner than 5-8 days. I went on the website and selected my travel date and it allowed me to book an expedited appt for 12 days prior to the travel date . My appt is this week so my question was if your info about booking is still accurate or if they now accept online bookings for the quick service and also do you think I will have trouble getting my passport in such short time ?
when i call the number, its only the answering machine, how can i talk to a real person ?
I believe their hours are 8am-10pm mon-fri and 10-3 on weekends
What's the cost that I should expect to spend on this same day passport?
It depends on if you get a passport or a passport with passport card.
@@TimusTravels i want the passport book. Would you know the cost I should expect?
$165 plus 60 for expedited. Don’t forget to like a sub to the channel!
We are moving to Europe on military orders for my husband. I don’t have a flight ticket due to the girls not having passports. I have my maiden name passport. But I want to change my name and get them their first passport. Will I still need a flight confirmation?
Yes you will still need a flight confirmation.
@Joyce’s World when we went to Germany myself and kids also received passport from the military. I didn’t know this and paid for new passports for myself and kids. But I had a few months and did those at the post office. Also it seems like different locations confirm your flight I do know in Houston they confirm your flight. I know in New York they didn’t.