One of the annoying things about “ten year” passports is that they are really only good for 9.5 years because most countries require it to be valid for 6 months before it expires.😏
A lot will accept less than 6 months. I went to brazil with 3 weeks left on my passport but in Peru i got denied and stuck at the airport for having 4 months left
My story- - I live in Thailand, my passport was to expire in 2025. You must mail your passport to the consulate as they don’t want any extra foot traffic. I mailed it registered mail. They received it the following day. The new passport originates in the U.S. Three weeks later, my new and old passports were in my mailbox. UNBELIEVABLE. So, don’t give up hope.
If you are stuck in Germany for now would you consider making a second channel about Germany vs USA videos or living in Germany videos. I feel like you must have so many funny storytimes about all your years in Germany.
I almost upgraded from a balcony to a club balcony suite on our next NCL cruise until I did some investigating and found out it isn't worth the price just to get goodies and a bottle of champagne.
I know you have done some Christmas market content in the past, but maybe you can use this tike to go more in depth. Visit different ones in different German cities talk about the differences and what you enjoy most about each one. Love your content, keep up the great work!
I had to renew my passport about a year ago and it took less time than the website said. In the meantime, you could take us to a German Christmas market!
This almost happened to me: I got to JFK airport and was told that I couldn't fly because I had less than six months on my US passport. Luckily, I had a Swiss residency card so they let me go. When I got to Switzerland I showed my residency card and then went to the US Consulate in Geneva to renew my passport. Photocopy your passport and residence permit before letting them out of your hands.
Thanks for the reminder. I'm cheeking my passport for renewal date and putting a reminder in my smartphone calendar for 9 months before, to book apportionment.
Morgan I believe the time you have to travel before your passport expires is now six months. I’ve been reading stories about people getting stuck because their expiration date fell within a six month window. Also, I kind of miss living in Germany so you’re right, you could be stuck somewhere worse.
I live in the US and I really dislike having to send my passport in the mail. It feels like you are playing Hunger Games with your identity. I keep hearing they might update the process to allow online renewal but I will believe it when I see it. Here in the US they seem to at least be processing quickly, I'm hoping for you it can be quicker than the estimate too.
Here in Australia we can apply online and present the old passport at the post office for verification without needing to send it to the passport office.
We just go to the local police station, make the paperwork and when the new passport gets there we use the old to collect the new. They punch stars in the old and you can keep it if you like.
I just renewed mine online. It seems it's only taking 3 weeks. Don't wait! With the change in administrations happening soon, they tend to clean house and all government processing slows down.
That is always my scarey time waiting on the new one. Living in Canada, I do have a Nexus so can travel to the US with that. I always give a sigh of relief when the new passport arrives. We have been told six months available. You will have to let us know how long yours will take to actually arrive.
Hopefully it comes much faster. I did my renewal in July and had it back in 10 days from them receiving it in their office. I know you have to take into account the mailing time to Germany, but hopefully they will process it quicky for you
Normally US passport renewals outside the United States are processed very quickly. Of course I could be wrong, but I suspect you'll get yours back relatively quickly. France is said to have the fastest service, with most getting their passport in about two weeks and often as quickly as 10 days.
before you mail it in, try making an appointment. It's not that difficult to do. It's an online appointment scheduler. There is a new system in place for appointments after December 16, so click on the link to the new appointment system. Where is your closest office. I'm familiar with Munich, but i assume the others are the same.
Hi, You make excellent travel videos! As an Aussie who has only been to the Black Forest area, I'd adore seeing videos about different cities and places in Germany. 🙂
Wow, Germany is late to the game on dual citizenship. I got my US passport renewed at the US embassy here in Prague. Took about a week. My partner and I go to Germany, Poland or Slovakia by train. I never take my passport, just my driver license. You don't need a passport to travel within Schengen.
rofl. "I haven't been drinking...yet...today." I just renewed mine online. So, imagine still having your passport, but it is now invalid. Also, you missed your big chance. You could have said "Civitavecchia" (correctly) every time you needed to after the first correct naming. My sense of humor takes me over from time to time.
I put renewals in my calendar so I don get caught, I have a terrible memory and know I wouldn't remember. I put everything into my calendar with reminders, it's kind of funny how people think i have such a good memory
Just a heads up. You can go in person to the office in Miami and walk out with your new one. No appointment needed! Yours is almost expired and that's all you need. Give them a call. Miami office only.
I just found your channel and subscribed. I am in the US and got a passport last year at about this time of year. I payed for an expedited passport, which doubled the cost, and got it much faster than I expected in I think four weeks. I have no clue if this is available to you but if so I would suggest you do so. Nevertheless I hope you get this resolved ASAP. Hugs from the US.
I've had dual US-IT citizenship since I was a kid a hundred years ago, and I made sure to get the IT passport as well instead of just the ID. Howevert, that being said, nearly all of my travel in the last 25 years since moving back to the EU 25 years ago, has been....well, IN the EU (except for a stint for a couple years in Morocco). You're right about checking the passport occasionally -- even though I nearly always need to use the IT passport, I still check the dates on both of them at least once a year to remind myself (I look at my bank card date at the same time LOL). I'm going to Berlin in a couple weeks for a month on an animal-sitting gig....Hamburg pretty far or close?? My main question here is....after 26 years, you can't get German citizenship? Even Italy has a 10-year (or thereabouts) residency timing for citizenship.
ARRRRGH, Matey!!! Captain Morgan, yes - create yourself a spreadsheet with all items such as those you named plus permits, leases, vaccinations and diarize them for a few weeks/months it will require to process the renewal🤩
For a lot of countries nowadays, you need to have a passport which is valid for 6 months after the intended departure date. I'm a dual national with both British and Italian passports. Making sure that I still have enough time on at least one of them is important!
Can’t you try to renew it at the US embassy? I did while living overseas and it seems it took less time and I could hold one to my old one and getting an appointment wasn’t difficult.
Just a suggestion: maybe if you go in person to the American embassy (or any consulates) in Germany, you can show them your passport in person without having to leave it with them. Why not first book a refundable flight to the USA for just before Christmas and then try to get an in person appointment in Germany, using your booked American trip as the reason. Good luck. Marie-Louise
Just got off NCL Escape. The minute I walked into my Club Balcony Suite(room # 9210lI'm saying wait this is a Suite ??? Then opening the curtains to look at the balcony. Lol and behold it's a obstructed view. Yes the bathroom was larger but it had a European tub that you need a ladder to get into. I also liked the Morgan approved bathroom door. Besides the smoked glass bathroom door on the Epic don't forget the sink being in the stateroom. Great design, NOT !
Good advice. Also check the number of blank pages you have left. Countries have different requirements to enter. I’m surprised you have any blank pages, as much as you travel😊
You can't travel with an American passport if it's got 6 months or less before it needs to be renewed. You have to have at least 6 months and a day for you to use an American passport to travel.
Have you contacted the congress person for the district where you claim your US residence? They love doing constituent services and it might be a way to expedite getting your passport a little more quickly. Just a thought.
Could you stay for a bit in the states and then renew it online? I just did mine a few weeks ago and from the moment I submitted to when I got my new one, it was only 6 days.
Hi Morgan. Maybe, in the mean time, you can try river cruising in Europe (Schengen) area on more value lines than the big names one from the USA etc. Or traintravel in Europe. I would be interesting to see.
I wouldn't be mad if you did some videos about touristy things to do in Germany in winter while you wait- from where to eat, how to order in a restaurant , and what to see & do in winter.
Look into getting an expedited passport. I thought I read that you didn't need to send in your old passport now. You might contact US consulate to see if you need to turn it in.
This should be the last time you’ll have to be without a passport. Once you get your German passport, most likely it won’t expire at the exact same time as your US passport, so when you have to turn in your US passport for renewal, you’ll still be able to travel with the German passport. And vice versa when it’s time to renew your German passport.
Why don’t you do some videos of Germany cites until you get your passports. I’m interested in travelling to Germany and it would be interesting to see what you think is a must do when planning a trip to there
Queue all the free cruise and tourism agency offers… I did the same thing with my Driver’s License and had to retake the practical. A woman of my age having to parallel park and drive around the block like my 16 yo self. 🤦🏽♀️
I found my expired American passport ❤❤❤❤ thought it was lost and it’s in the renewal period ❤❤❤ now l renew and find that stuff called money and Whoooo Hoooo ❤️
You are still going to need content for the next few months, how about doing Christmas in Germany? I know when I was in the Netherlands (ages ago) during the holiday season, I saw lots of stuff about holiday markets and such.
That you have to send in your passport is stupid. On the other hand maybe time for some german amusement parks. „How good is park xy in winter“ or something like that.
Hi this channel has been very informative, for my travels, & living abroad. An EU passport is IMO better than a US passport. The only drawback to holding dual citizenship is as long as you hold US citizenship, you have to pay taxes no matter where you live, & if you are employed in the EU, you do get a foreign tax credit, & I belive it depends on income criteria. Also I believe you can obtain a purple colored temporary or emergency passport at the US consulate for going back to the US if your passport is still with the German government.
I don't understand - couldn't you with your German "passport" travel to the US? How do German citizens visit the US? Or is that unpronounceable document not count as a passport?
So what you are saying is that you will be taking a few river cruises in the near future? ;) ... We should start a thread , posting our oldest passport pictures... :o
@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides I was thinking maybe you could get away with the German EU ID as long as you stay in the EU... You could join the Wynn's idea and rent a canal boat in Holland??
Hey Morgan, I have clients in US who when expedited thei renewals had it in 2 weeks and the other couple 3 weeks. Best of luck it is processed quickly . Be sure and track it and keep copies before sending off
Mr. Morgan, this is BAU for frequent travelers. Since you have an issue -- I will share this tip and tissue. You could've flown to Miami (or one of 26 other cities, I believe you were in LA recently) and got a same-day passport and been on your way. Let your patrons and books pay for the expenses. I know this because, this year I had several flights / vacations booked I ran out of passport pagees and was within my 6-month renewal date and could not be "grounded" for 2-months. Put you big girl panties on! 😎🏄🌅🍣🌻♥
One of the annoying things about “ten year” passports is that they are really only good for 9.5 years because most countries require it to be valid for 6 months before it expires.😏
A lot will accept less than 6 months. I went to brazil with 3 weeks left on my passport but in Peru i got denied and stuck at the airport for having 4 months left
I think the online portal is only good if you are currently in the United States
You need 6 months to travel with a valid passport. It has to have 6 months left on it.
Bring on the Christmas Market vlogs. I need some vicarious Gluhwein!
My story- - I live in Thailand, my passport was to expire in 2025. You must mail your passport to the consulate as they don’t want any extra foot traffic. I mailed it registered mail. They received it the following day. The new passport originates in the U.S. Three weeks later, my new and old passports were in my mailbox. UNBELIEVABLE. So, don’t give up hope.
If you are stuck in Germany for now would you consider making a second channel about Germany vs USA videos or living in Germany videos. I feel like you must have so many funny storytimes about all your years in Germany.
I almost upgraded from a balcony to a club balcony suite on our next NCL cruise until I did some investigating and found out it isn't worth the price just to get goodies and a bottle of champagne.
I know you have done some Christmas market content in the past, but maybe you can use this tike to go more in depth. Visit different ones in different German cities talk about the differences and what you enjoy most about each one. Love your content, keep up the great work!
I had to renew my passport about a year ago and it took less time than the website said. In the meantime, you could take us to a German Christmas market!
I'd love to see the German markets at Christmas time. Maybe for the next month you can post German Christmas tourist sites.
This almost happened to me: I got to JFK airport and was told that I couldn't fly because I had less than six months on my US passport. Luckily, I had a Swiss residency card so they let me go. When I got to Switzerland I showed my residency card and then went to the US Consulate in Geneva to renew my passport. Photocopy your passport and residence permit before letting them out of your hands.
Morgan just wanted to let you know you're a gem 💎.
Please don't ever remove the silly fountain drinking scene. 😂❤
My favorite too!!😂
Thanks for the reminder. I'm cheeking my passport for renewal date and putting a reminder in my smartphone calendar for 9 months before, to book apportionment.
I live in Vienna and I got my new US passport within 2 weeks. I was very impressed!
Oh. I forgot. I got the "Giving up my American Passport" thumbnail. I'm SOO glad you did not. Dual citizenship is so valuable and convenient.
Morgan I believe the time you have to travel before your passport expires is now six months. I’ve been reading stories about people getting stuck because their expiration date fell within a six month window.
Also, I kind of miss living in Germany so you’re right, you could be stuck somewhere worse.
Fortunately, you now can renew your U.S. passport online so long as none of the information has changed.
That’s only if you are living in the US. If you’re living in another country you still have to do it the old way.
I live in the US and I really dislike having to send my passport in the mail. It feels like you are playing Hunger Games with your identity. I keep hearing they might update the process to allow online renewal but I will believe it when I see it. Here in the US they seem to at least be processing quickly, I'm hoping for you it can be quicker than the estimate too.
Here in Australia we can apply online and present the old passport at the post office for verification without needing to send it to the passport office.
If you live in the US you can now renew your passport online.
@@kenyattaclay7666 When I did it a couple months ago it was not available 😔
We just go to the local police station, make the paperwork and when the new passport gets there we use the old to collect the new. They punch stars in the old and you can keep it if you like.
I just renewed mine online. It seems it's only taking 3 weeks. Don't wait! With the change in administrations happening soon, they tend to clean house and all government processing slows down.
Hurray for the new administration!
@sktoh4469 This was not a political comment, just facts and advice to not get caught up in early transition time frame if possible.
German travels and Christmas Markets please :)
That is always my scarey time waiting on the new one. Living in Canada, I do have a Nexus so can travel to the US with that. I always give a sigh of relief when the new passport arrives. We have been told six months available. You will have to let us know how long yours will take to actually arrive.
Hopefully it comes much faster. I did my renewal in July and had it back in 10 days from them receiving it in their office. I know you have to take into account the mailing time to Germany, but hopefully they will process it quicky for you
I renewed mine on line in October and it only took a couple of weeks so hopefully you’ll have yours in a months time
I was in a Royal “suite” last century that had that laughable piece of a curtain. Our third person was snoring in my face behind there
When we renewed our daughters passport it took two DAYS. That's extremly fast even for a Swedish passport (that's made in Finland by the way).
Normally US passport renewals outside the United States are processed very quickly. Of course I could be wrong, but I suspect you'll get yours back relatively quickly.
France is said to have the fastest service, with most getting their passport in about two weeks and often as quickly as 10 days.
I do mine at the Madrid embassy. It takes like 3 week's.
I actually checked my passport about 2 days before we came to hang out with you ....I totally forgot if it was good or not 😆
One time I renewed my passport and carefully explained I had no travel plans. I got it back in three weeks.
before you mail it in, try making an appointment. It's not that difficult to do. It's an online appointment scheduler. There is a new system in place for appointments after December 16, so click on the link to the new appointment system. Where is your closest office. I'm familiar with Munich, but i assume the others are the same.
Hi, You make excellent travel videos! As an Aussie who has only been to the Black Forest area, I'd adore seeing videos about different cities and places in Germany. 🙂
Thanks, Sandra!
I deal directly with the Madrid Embassy. They are good there. Never have an issue.
Wow, Germany is late to the game on dual citizenship. I got my US passport renewed at the US embassy here in Prague. Took about a week. My partner and I go to Germany, Poland or Slovakia by train. I never take my passport, just my driver license. You don't need a passport to travel within Schengen.
rofl. "I haven't been drinking...yet...today." I just renewed mine online. So, imagine still having your passport, but it is now invalid. Also, you missed your big chance. You could have said "Civitavecchia" (correctly) every time you needed to after the first correct naming. My sense of humor takes me over from time to time.
I put renewals in my calendar so I don get caught, I have a terrible memory and know I wouldn't remember. I put everything into my calendar with reminders, it's kind of funny how people think i have such a good memory
Just a heads up. You can go in person to the office in Miami and walk out with your new one. No appointment needed! Yours is almost expired and that's all you need. Give them a call. Miami office only.
I just found your channel and subscribed. I am in the US and got a passport last year at about this time of year. I payed for an expedited passport, which doubled the cost, and got it much faster than I expected in I think four weeks. I have no clue if this is available to you but if so I would suggest you do so. Nevertheless I hope you get this resolved ASAP. Hugs from the US.
Thanks for sharing that info, and of course also for subscribing! Where are you going to take go with your fancy new passport next?
I've had dual US-IT citizenship since I was a kid a hundred years ago, and I made sure to get the IT passport as well instead of just the ID. Howevert, that being said, nearly all of my travel in the last 25 years since moving back to the EU 25 years ago, has been....well, IN the EU (except for a stint for a couple years in Morocco). You're right about checking the passport occasionally -- even though I nearly always need to use the IT passport, I still check the dates on both of them at least once a year to remind myself (I look at my bank card date at the same time LOL). I'm going to Berlin in a couple weeks for a month on an animal-sitting gig....Hamburg pretty far or close?? My main question here is....after 26 years, you can't get German citizenship? Even Italy has a 10-year (or thereabouts) residency timing for citizenship.
Great video I listen every Sunday. What happened to comment on your comments? I used to really love that portion each week.
Excellent information!! You are a hoot! I have a year left. Never even occured to me to look! Thank you!
ARRRRGH, Matey!!! Captain Morgan, yes - create yourself a spreadsheet with all items such as those you named plus permits, leases, vaccinations and diarize them for a few weeks/months it will require to process the renewal🤩
For a lot of countries nowadays, you need to have a passport which is valid for 6 months after the intended departure date. I'm a dual national with both British and Italian passports. Making sure that I still have enough time on at least one of them is important!
Can’t you try to renew it at the US embassy? I did while living overseas and it seems it took less time and I could hold one to my old one and getting an appointment wasn’t difficult.
Just a suggestion: maybe if you go in person to the American embassy (or any consulates) in Germany, you can show them your passport in person without having to leave it with them. Why not first book a refundable flight to the USA for just before Christmas and then try to get an in person appointment in Germany, using your booked American trip as the reason. Good luck. Marie-Louise
Just got off NCL Escape. The minute I walked into my Club Balcony Suite(room # 9210lI'm saying wait this is a Suite ??? Then opening the curtains to look at the balcony. Lol and behold it's a obstructed view. Yes the bathroom was larger but it had a European tub that you need a ladder to get into. I also liked the Morgan approved bathroom door. Besides the smoked glass bathroom door on the Epic don't forget the sink being in the stateroom. Great design, NOT !
If you can’t fly then show us Germany for the next weeks. I’d love to see the Country.
My guy just realized his was expired. Gotta get that moving. You never know when you want to go on a cruise
Good advice. Also check the number of blank pages you have left. Countries have different requirements to enter. I’m surprised you have any blank pages, as much as you travel😊
All you need to do is use a passport service such as CIBT and you can get your renewal in 2 weeks. Yes, it costs more but it’s secure and speedy.
You can't travel with an American passport if it's got 6 months or less before it needs to be renewed. You have to have at least 6 months and a day for you to use an American passport to travel.
Have you contacted the congress person for the district where you claim your US residence? They love doing constituent services and it might be a way to expedite getting your passport a little more quickly. Just a thought.
I re did mine last year when it was taking up to 5 months , it took 4 months.
Looks like two months of the Very Unofficial Home Vlog.
No problem, I liked the Guten Morgan cocktail videos
My last Passport was processed in a matter of days. Might be worth flying over just to get it done here.
Question, could you fly to states and see family and do a rush on your renewal?
Could you stay for a bit in the states and then renew it online? I just did mine a few weeks ago and from the moment I submitted to when I got my new one, it was only 6 days.
My husband and children have at least dual citizenship, one of these being European
-hubby has even 3-.
It saves an awful lot of travel difficulties
I have determined the only difference between a cabin and a suite is a sofa. It can be a small sofa, but just a sofa makes it a suite. 🤷♀️😕
Hi Morgan. Maybe, in the mean time, you can try river cruising in Europe (Schengen) area on more value lines than the big names one from the USA etc. Or traintravel in Europe. I would be interesting to see.
Pay the extra money to expedite the passport. I paid $65 more I believe but my wife is able to get her passport in 3 weeks after they received it
I wouldn't be mad if you did some videos about touristy things to do in Germany in winter while you wait- from where to eat, how to order in a restaurant , and what to see & do in winter.
Look into getting an expedited passport. I thought I read that you didn't need to send in your old passport now. You might contact US consulate to see if you need to turn it in.
I renewed my passport last year and paid for rush and got it in 4 weeks
Very good advice
This should be the last time you’ll have to be without a passport. Once you get your German passport, most likely it won’t expire at the exact same time as your US passport, so when you have to turn in your US passport for renewal, you’ll still be able to travel with the German passport. And vice versa when it’s time to renew your German passport.
Morgan I’m not sure it’s as slow as it used to be. Do it on line shouldn’t take that long. Just de positive.
I had to renew my passport last year. They have an option to expedite the process for an additional fee. I had it back in less than a month.
It sounds like you should go skiing!
It sure does, doesn't it???
Regarding driver’s license - Arizona licenses are goid until you are 65 !
Get it expedited and it will be there in two weeks. Plus you can renew online now to
Why don’t you do some videos of Germany cites until you get your passports. I’m interested in travelling to Germany and it would be interesting to see what you think is a must do when planning a trip to there
Queue all the free cruise and tourism agency offers… I did the same thing with my Driver’s License and had to retake the practical. A woman of my age having to parallel park and drive around the block like my 16 yo self. 🤦🏽♀️
Yes! I’m totally expecting getting invited to the Maldives or something like that now!
Can you get a temporary passport from a US Consul if needed? I think employment is a valid justification…
Yeah I've done that. 200 bucks for it
I found my expired American passport ❤❤❤❤ thought it was lost and it’s in the renewal period ❤❤❤ now l renew and find that stuff called money and Whoooo Hoooo ❤️
You are still going to need content for the next few months, how about doing Christmas in Germany? I know when I was in the Netherlands (ages ago) during the holiday season, I saw lots of stuff about holiday markets and such.
Would love travel info from Germany particularly markets at this time of year.
That you have to send in your passport is stupid.
On the other hand maybe time for some german amusement parks. „How good is park xy in winter“ or something like that.
Not a bad idea!
Most travelers are not experts! So your travel mishaps and “mistakes” are common for most of us. So we learn from yours!
Thanks for that!
Why not show us the German Christmas markets while you're grounded. Or maybe how to use public transportation to see the must see in Germany.
Hi this channel has been very informative, for my travels, & living abroad. An EU passport is IMO better than a US passport. The only drawback to holding dual citizenship is as long as you hold US citizenship, you have to pay taxes no matter where you live, & if you are employed in the EU, you do get a foreign tax credit, & I belive it depends on income criteria.
Also I believe you can obtain a purple colored temporary or emergency passport at the US consulate for going back to the US if your passport is still with the German government.
I don't understand - couldn't you with your German "passport" travel to the US? How do German citizens visit the US? Or is that unpronounceable document not count as a passport?
Im still UK citizen so i know how important having an EU passport is when living in Europe 😢
I renewed my US passport online didn’t send in old one. Why aren’t y’all married??? Really ?
You have to live in the US to do it online.
Christmas in Germany not so bad.
Just do it and get over it.
Go to American embassy to Germany and get faster
So what you are saying is that you will be taking a few river cruises in the near future? ;) ... We should start a thread , posting our oldest passport pictures... :o
I think I need a passport for a river cruise, too! :-/
@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides Perhaps life as a pirate could suit you?
( maybe pirates were all gay, but acted all butch in public?!)
@@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides I was thinking maybe you could get away with the German EU ID as long as you stay in the EU... You could join the Wynn's idea and rent a canal boat in Holland??
Hey Morgan, I have clients in US who when expedited thei renewals had it in 2 weeks and the other couple 3 weeks. Best of luck it is processed quickly . Be sure and track it and keep copies before sending off
Mr. Morgan, this is BAU for frequent travelers. Since you have an issue -- I will share this tip and tissue. You could've flown to Miami (or one of 26 other cities, I believe you were in LA recently) and got a same-day passport and been on your way. Let your patrons and books pay for the expenses. I know this because, this year I had several flights / vacations booked I ran out of passport pagees and was within my 6-month renewal date and could not be "grounded" for 2-months.
Put you big girl panties on!
😎🏄🌅🍣🌻♥
It’s now 6 months Don’t get caught out like a lot did in the summer🫣.
Hope it doesn’t take too long 🙏🤞.