To apply at this passport agency, you must meet all of the following requirements: Make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Our appointment line is closed on the weekend and on federal holidays. We do not charge a fee to make appointments.
How soon can you get a passport?
- Once you apply for a passport, you should expect to receive the passport in the mail within 6 weeks. It is a good idea to apply for your passport as early as you possibly can. If you need your passport sooner, you can get it within 2 weeks by applying for expedited service.
What documents do I need for a passport?
Items You Need to Apply for a U.S. Passport
- An original proof of citizenship document.
- An acceptable photo ID document.
- A photocopy of the front and back of the citizenship document and photo ID document.
How long does it take to get a passport during Covid?
As of October 29, routine processing is 8 to 11 weeks and expedite processing (for an additional $60) is 5 to 7 weeks. Our processing times begin the day we receive your application at a passport agency or center, not the day you mail your application or apply for a passport at a local acceptance facility.
Can you apply for passport online?
Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id. Click “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport” link. Fill in the required details in the form and submit. Click the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” link on the “View Saved/Submitted Applications” screen to schedule an appointment.
What color shirt to wear for passport photo?
DO consider wearing a color other than black or white. Your photo will have a plain white background, so a colored shirt will help ensure your photo doesn’t look washed out.
How do I get a passport for the first-time?
Apply for a First-Time Passport
- Step 1: Gather Documents Early.
- Step 2: Prepare Your Application Package.
- Step 3: Schedule an Appointment.
- Step 3: Find a Post Office with Passport Services.
- Step 4: Pay Passport Acceptance & Processing Fees.
- Step 4: Pay Passport Acceptance & Processing Fees.
How much does passport cost?
Passport fee for applicant over 16 years of age: $135.00 or FCFA equivalent. Passport fee for children under 16 years of age: $105.00 or FCFA equivalent.
What is the current wait time for passports?
We are currently registering within 5 working days of receipt. It takes 5 weeks to verify and scan supporting documents for first time applicants. We issue most passports within 8 weeks.
What’s the difference between a passport card and a passport book?
The biggest difference between a passport book and passport card is the methods of travel that are eligible. While passport books can be used for all entry methods into an international country — whether air, land or sea — passport cards are limited to travel through land and sea borders only.
Do I need my Social Security card to get a passport?
You must provide Social Security number in order to apply for your US passport. If you don’t have you Social Security Card, you should order a replacement card for when you apply for your passport.
Where do you go to apply for a passport?
Inside the United States: You must submit your completed application, including citizenship evidence, photocopy of ID, photo, and fees, in person at a passport acceptance facility. You may be eligible to apply in person at a passport agency if you are traveling soon.
How can I get my passport quickly?
Expedite a Renewal by Mail
- Fill out your DS-82 application and collect your documents.
- Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee.
- Clearly mark “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the envelope.
- The expedite fee does not include the optional 1-2 day delivery fee.
How long does it take to get a passport Washington State?
It takes four to six weeks to get your passport, or two to three weeks if you shell out extra for expedited processing.