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Passport expires March 31, 2025 by: Anonymous Question: How soon should I apply for a renewal on my passport that expires in March 2025? I have no travel plans for the rest of 2024. Answer: Ideally, you should start the renewal process 9 months before your passport expires. You may begin the renewal now so if you have any late plans for the holidays, you have your new passport ready. Get Passport Fast

When Should I Apply for a Passport Renewal by: Anonymous Question: Hi, My son's passport expires on July 2024. He is scheduled to travel in June of 2024. I made a passport appointment for him on July 2023 which is about a year (12 months) before his passport expires. Is the date of the appointment ok? Thx. Answer: Yes, it is okay.

Renewal date by: Laura Question: Hi - we just completed the paperwork for my daughter's passport renewal. It was set to expire on 1/19/23. We aren't expecting the new one for 6-8 weeks, but I will need to book airfare before then and will need to know her expiration date. Will it be 10 years from 1/19/23 or from when they process the renewal, which would mean I will not know the expiration date for 6-8 weeks? Thanks! Answer: You will know the passport's expiration date when you receive it in the mail.

Renewal by: Anonymous Question: Hi my passport expires in August next year. I am planning a trip in December for 2 months to England and India. When should I renew my passport? Answer: You may renew your passport after you return from your trip.

Early Renewal by: Anonymous Question: My passport doesn't expire till Nov 2021; can I renew now? Answer: Yes, you can. You may renew your passport anytime during its validity and up to 5 years after it expires.

Early renewal and visas by: Rod Question: I have been a flight attendant for 23 years. The Chinese government now want over two years left on the passport to receive a Chinese visa. My passport expires in 2020. But my visa expires in 2019. Can I renew my passport this year? Answer: Hi, Rod. You may renew your passport anytime during its validity and up to 5 years after expiration.

Can I renew by mail if... by: Jenifer Question: My passport expires in October 2017. I currently do not have any trips planned that would require a passport, nor has my name or appearance changed (I'm only renewing because it is expiring). Can I renew my passport by mail without using the expedited service? Thank you! Answer: If your passport is in good condition and you can submit it with the application, you can apply for a renew by mail.

Passport renewal issue by: Anonymous Question: My passport expires on September 6, 2017. I have applied for a renewal and had to send my valid passport with the application on July 10, 2017. I need to travel to the Canadian province of Quebec for a funeral on July 17 2017. What documentation to I need to re-enter the U.S? I am a U.S. citizen. Answer: In order to re-enter the United States from Canada, you need to present a valid passport book if arriving by air or card if arriving by land or sea. You need to try and apply for expedited service at a regional passport agency. You need to present evidence of immediate international travel in order to be entertained.

Short Expiration period on New Passport? by: Regina Question: My passport had gone missing. I was instructed to apply for a whole new passport which I did. I paid $250.00 to do so. I then received my new passport but it is only good for a year and a half. I don't understand why I was charged so much for a passport that will expire in a much shorter period than the regular expiration period. This does not seem fair since no one I spoke to nor the agent who received my paperwork informed that this would happen. Who do I take this matter up with? Answer: A limited-validity passport is any regular passport that is issued for less than the full validity period. Please contact the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 regarding the issue.

Passport Renewal by: Anonymous Question: I will be traveling in October of 2017 to Canada and my passport expires in June of 2018. When should I submit my renewal application for the renewal. Answer: We recommend you apply for a renewal 3-6 months before your passport's date of expiration.

Renewal of passport by: Anonymous Question: My passport expires in August 2017 but I will be travelling in April 2017. When is the best time to start renewal since the country I am travelling to demands six (6) months validity beyond entry. Answer: Currently, routine processing takes approximately 4-6 weeks. However, it may take longer next year due to an expected increase in application submissions. For this reason, we recommend you apply for a passport renewal approximately 3 months before your departure date.

Renewal needed by: Anonymous Question: I want to get a new passport. My current passport is still valid until 2018. Will they let me get a new one? Answer: You can apply for a passport renewal at any time.

Renew passport by: Nancy Question: Our passports will expire July 2017, we are going out of the country December 2016. Should we get new passports before December 2016? Answer: It depends on your destination(s) and your return date. Some countries require a passport have six months of validity remaining beyond the duration of your stay.

Re-Entry from Canada by: Ande Question: My passport will expire at the end of August and I have a trip to Canada planned for July. Can I re-enter the US with a passport that is a month away from expiration? Answer: Yes, you can re-enter the United States with a passport that will expire a month later. Your passport only needs to be valid at time of entry.

travel while renewal taking place by: Joan Question: I will be traveling without my passport while it is being renewed. Does a copy of said make do? Answer: You cannot travel abroad without a valid passport. A copy is not acceptable for international travel. If you need your passport application processed more quickly, we recommend you call and ask if it can be expedited. The number is 1-877-487-2778.

How early can I renew my passport while living overseas? by: Anonymous Question: My passport expires 10/2015, I am currently living overseas. Is it still nine months out that I can renew this passport? Answer: You can apply to renew your passport any time you want. The objective of renewing early is to ensure that your passport always has at least 6 months of validity since many countries require this for entry. For passport renewals abroad, visit the website of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate general.

Should I renew my passport now by: HC Question: My passport will expire on 11/2015. I am still using the soft cover passport and only have 2 visa pages and 3 endorsements pages left. I am trying to get a Chinese visa which will take 1 page of visa page. Can I renew or Should I just add visa pages the passport? Answer: You can do either. The fee to add pages to your passport is $82. It will not extend the validity of your passport. The cost of a passport renewal is $110. You will lose the remaining validity on your current passport if you apply for a renewal but the new passport will be valid for 10 years from the date of issuance. So, you can pay $82 for a passport that will last another 2.5 years or $110 for one that will be valid for 10 years. If you choose to renew, be sure to request the 52 page passport book, especially if you travel frequently. Add Pages to Passport Apply to Renew Passport

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