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:
2022-10-24
Received Date:
2022-12-24
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:
2022-12-12
Received Date:
2022-12-29
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
San Francisco Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
My passport expired in August.
I submitted an online application for my passport renewal on 12.12.2022.
Added expedited service three days later because I’m traveling in early February.
Received tracking information on 12.27.2022.
Had my passport, in hand, 17 days later, on December 29, 2022. Amazing!
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-11-21
Received Date:
2022-12-31
Application Method:
Online Application
Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
Applied for passport and passport card at the same time. Received my passport first. Very Quick, processing time included two national holidays
Type of Application:
Adult Passport Renewal
Application Date:
2022-11-14
Received Date:
2022-12-31
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-11-22
Received Date:
2022-12-28
Application Method:
Paper Application
Passport Agency:
Minneapolis Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy