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:
2022-05-27
Received Date:
2022-06-29
Passport Agency:
Boston Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Optional Comments:
Submitted at the local post office. Agent suggested expedited as we were traveling in 8 weeks and processing time for non-expedited was estimated at 8-11 weeks. Took the chance (and saved $120 extra for 2 passports) by going with standard service. Less than 1 month turn around time from date of arrival at the passport agency.
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-06-08
Received Date:
2022-06-29
Passport Agency:
I do not know
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Submitted at local post office 6/08/2022, processing started 6/10/2022, approved and shipped from Hot Springs AR 6/27/2022, received 6/29/2022.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-06-05
Received Date:
2022-06-30
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Optional Comments:
I mailed it in thru USPS 2-day priority and though it arrived quickly, the tracking information wasn’t updated properly. I didn’t know it arrived until I filed a claim with USPS, at which point they notified me it had arrived within the expected timeframe.
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-05-31
Received Date:
2022-06-30
Passport Agency:
Western Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful