Last-minute passport for American citizens
I'd like to travel from California to British Columbia in 3 weeks. I lost my passport.
I'm aware that in general, passport offices will issue a last-minute rush passport if you can prove that you have already purchased travel in the very near future. But I was planning to travel via under-the-table means rather than plane, train, or bus. Under-the-table means hitchhiking/craigslist.
In order to qualify for a last-minute passport, what kind of "travel purchase" do I need to have made? Could I, say, just buy a greyhound ticket from Seattle, WA to Vancouver, BC?
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This answer assumes that you are a US Citizen.
The current processing time for a new/replacement passport is 2-3 weeks for expedited service. I just applied for a passport with expedited service and overnight delivery both ways and I received my passport exactly one week after it was mailed at the post office (week of May 13th). So, you should still have time if you apply first thing next week.
According to the State Department, you can call the National Passport Information Center if you are running out of time and haven't received your new passport yet.
If you still want to rush your application, this site indicates that for Canada/Mexico, airfare may not be necessary as proof of travel. Alternate acceptable forms could be a hotel reservation. So, it's possible the bus ticket might work, but I can't confirm.
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How fast can a US citizen get a passport?
Processing TimesRoutine8 to 11 weeksExpedited5 to 7 weeksExpedited at AgencyMust have international travel within 3 business daysCan you get a same day passport in the US?
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If you are traveling within 15 business days, we may elect to issue you an emergency U.S. passport, which will be limited to a maximum of 12 months validity. These passports are generally processed and issued on the same day as we receive a completed passport application.Where can I get an emergency passport us?
The Embassy/Consulates can issue emergency passports under very specific and limited circumstances. Emergency passports are normally limited in validity and cannot be extended. Furthermore, you must appear at the Embassy or Consulate in person, during business hours, to apply.How to Get my U.S. Passport Fast (AS IN 1 DAY!!) | Same Day Passport
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Emergency passport can be issued within 2 to 3 hours in any US consulate outside the United States. If you lose the passport inside the U.S. you can have a priority process that will take about 8 days - showing travel documents, hotel reservation and purpose of the trip (documented) will make it. But to be honest over the last few years they try to stop people from using that channel.
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