April 3, 2023

US Passport Application Experiences 04/03/23

Feedback, experiences, timelines, tips and useful information from people that have recently been through the US passport application process.

1st Adult Passport

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-01-13

Received Date:
2023-03-23

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-01-13

Received Date:
2023-03-23

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport

Application Date:
2023-02-02

Received Date:
2023-04-01

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Adult Renewal Passport

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-01-06

Received Date:
Not Received

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Optional Comments:
My online passport renewal is still in process. I applied and it was accepted on January 6, 2023. As of April 1, 2023 there has been no change. When I applied, it was a 6-9 week wait. Now it is 10-13 week wait.

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2022-12-29

Received Date:
2023-03-30

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Got it here by my travel date but not without some worry. Definitely exceeded their initial 6-9 week estimate, so give yourself ample time.

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-02-06

Received Date:
2023-03-30

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-01-17

Received Date:
2023-03-17

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Houston Passport Agency

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-01-03

Received Date:
2023-03-23

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
2 Star – Stressful

Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal

Application Date:
2023-01-11

Received Date:
Not Received

Application Method:
Online Application

Passport Agency:
I do not know

Experience:
3 Star – Average

Optional Comments:
Unacceptably stressful. Simple Renewal. Submitted online and it was received 01/11/2023. Status remained as “Received” for 11 weeks and 2 days. Status changed to “In Process” on 3/31/2023. I have paid a non-refundable travel price of over $32,000 for a Mediterranean Cruise, which is now 7 week from now. Contacted my Senator, but his staffer can not assist until I am within 2 weeks of travel date. Currently am at my “wits end”. Just praying I will receive in time. I paid for upgraded delivery after original application.

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Expedited Service

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-02-28

Received Date:
2023-03-31

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency

Experience:
4 Star – Easy

Optional Comments:
Was very worried I would not receive my passport on time – I’m thrilled that I received it so quickly — total wait time was 4 1/2 weeks from the date the passport agency received my application. I paid for expedited service (but not expedited return via mail).

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-03-13

Received Date:
2023-04-01

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Very fast – less than three weeks!

Type of Application:
Expedited Service

Application Date:
2023-03-13

Received Date:
2023-04-01

Application Method:
Paper Application

Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency

Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy

Optional Comments:
Very fast – less than three weeks!

2 Replies to “US Passport Application Experiences 04/03/23”

  1. I Banerjee says: 04/03/2023 at 6:25 pm

    I submitted my passport renewal application on-line on 12/22/2022 under regular processing. I then converted it to expedited processing on 02/14/2023. I still haven’t received my passport. Is there any consumer complaint agency/ombudsman that I can complain to, as I am well past the published processing times even for regular processing. The customer service number is useless because it is answered by a bot.

    1. Sunny says: 04/03/2023 at 6:38 pm

      tumi kimon accho? amar nam sunny prajapati chalo projopoti moto nacch korte korte akashay chole jai! hobe ki hobe na chiro dini ami je tumar- juge juge ami tomarri songhi!

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