Options when US Passport is stuck in renewal
The US state department currently quotes US passport renewal times as 5-7 weeks. I have no upcoming travel booked so this may be a good opportunity to get this over with. However, there is a non-trivial chance, that business travel might come up on short notice
What are my options here ?
- The State Department offers "Expedited at Agency" if you have travel booked within three days. However it's not guaranteed. Can you go this route if you already have submitted your passport for renewal? Does the passport actually have to be expired to do this?
- I also have a German passport, so I can easily leave and enter the travel country on the German passport. Can I return with a German passport and an ESTA if the US passport is stuck in renewal?
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How long is the US passport renewal process?
Routine processing of applications is currently taking approximately 6 to 8 weeks. A request for fast passport renewal by mail takes 2 to 3 weeks to process. When requesting this service, you need to pay the additional fee of $60 and write "Expedite" on the front of the envelope.What is the current turn around time for passport renewals?
Routine government renewal The State Department estimates current routine processing to take eight to 11 weeks.US Passport Renewal Process | How to Renew Your US Passport by Mail
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