Even though online renewal is supposed to take the same 6 to 8 weeks for standard processing, I received my new passport in the mail just 12 days after submitting the application. Wasn’t expecting that! Not sure if that is typical, or if I would have had a similar result with a mail-in application, but could be the way to go for anyone up for a renewal soon ?
Posted by
Virginia
7 posts
I'll do you one better - if my email records are to be believed, I received my new passport five calendar days after my online renewal application in January of last year.
Posted by
OP
Ohio
2 posts
WOW this is wonderful
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
8908 posts
That’s fortunate news, austerkane! Another recent report, from Pat, said that her husband’s passport, applied-for by mail, came in just 10-days:(https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/general-europe/renewed-passport-in-ten-days). Looks like a less-than-two-weeks result could be a current trend, and an encouraging one. Happy travels with your new passport!
Posted by
1877 posts
13 days for us, a couple of months ago for online renewal!
Posted by
Chicago
8563 posts
New technology over time makes things easier faster for renewals.
Posted by
Chicago, IL
129 posts
My husband and I applied for a renewed passport on the same day. His took about 10 days, while mine took 5 weeks. No explanation as to why. It wasn't an issue as we don't need it until August.
Posted by
Hobart Tasmania
539 posts
In a week of boring news this is Good news! Maybe Huey Lewis will burst into song again.
Kind regards Ron