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 USA Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-02-28
Received Date:
2022-04-23
Passport Agency:
New Orleans Passport Center
Experience:
2 Star – Stressful
Optional Comments:
Unclear instructions in state dept website. Submitted USCIS certified copy of naturalization certificate (website mentions certified copy acceptable) as concerned about losing the original ($500 to replace if lost), and was later informed by passport agency that must submit original certificate. Also took 54 days which is much longer than ~30 day average, so overall felt stressful.
Type of Application:
First U.S Adult Passport
Application Date:
2022-03-15
Received Date:
2022-04-20
Passport Agency:
Buffalo Passport Agency
Experience:
4 Star – Easy
Expedited Service
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-03-31
Received Date:
2022-04-20
Passport Agency:
Philadelphia Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
Expedited Service
Application Date:
2022-04-15
Received Date:
2022-04-20
Passport Agency:
Miami Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
1st Child Passport
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-03-10
Received Date:
2022-04-18
Passport Agency:
Miami Passport Agency
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy
Type of Application:
First Child Passport (Under 16)
Application Date:
2022-03-22
Received Date:
2022-04-20
Passport Agency:
Arkansas Passport Center
Experience:
5 Star – Very Easy