Passport Renewal Time
#1
Passport Renewal Time
I recently had to renew my passport and it reminded me that every time I've done this, I had to send in the old/existing one with the application. What do you do about this when you're flying the line and needing it on a regular basis? Do you just notify crew scheduling that you can't leave the country for a few weeks? And are they OK with that? Some other work-around?
#2
I recently had to renew my passport and it reminded me that every time I've done this, I had to send in the old/existing one with the application. What do you do about this when you're flying the line and needing it on a regular basis? Do you just notify crew scheduling that you can't leave the country for a few weeks? And are they OK with that? Some other work-around?
#5
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Not always. Last time I renewed I made an appointment at the local passport office. Showed up, all docs ready to go. Was told they had too many to process same day and it would be a day or two until they could process mine.
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#6
But if you're not a commuter and it works in your favor to stay domestic for a few weeks, then process it by mail and tell scheduling you can't leave the country (make sure they don't have a policy requiring and paying for expedited renewal).
#8
I just did the standard and it was five weeks. It’s a mail in process now and no need to go to the post office. For an extra $60 you can do expedited in a couple weeks.
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Last edited by rickair7777; 08-12-2019 at 06:55 AM. Reason: Security
#9
Timeline for standard can vary year-to-year, but my family just did theirs and it was also about five weeks.
#10
COVID has made this question a little more interesting. The passport agencies have totally shut down any sort of expedited service. Aircrews are being allowed to go in person, but you need a letter signed by a supervisor validating the urgent need. Then you can make an appointment (the direct number to get an appointment is 517-886-3266.
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