Renewing Passport with imminent travel
My USA Passport expires in April 2017 and I would like to renew but can't send my current passport due to imminent travel. Is it possible to keep you old passport while your new passport is being processed? Can I apply at a passport facility?
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Yes, you can keep your old passport while your new passport is being processed, provided that you have confirmed travel.
Per the USEmbassy.gov website:
Second passports may be issued if:
A passport is needed both for confirmed travel and submission for foreign visa applications simultaneously;
The primary passport is held by the U.K. government or foreign embassy and the applicant has confirmed travel; and/or
The applicant has confirmed travel plans to a foreign country which will deny a visa or entry to the bearer of a passport containing markings or visas showing travel to certain other countries.
The quote mentions the UK government because it's for US citizens who are in the UK. But in principle, it's the same: if your passport is being held by the government, you can get a second passport so long as you have confirmed travel.
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Can I travel in the US while my passport is being renewed?
Answer: As an American citizen, you are now required to leave and return to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. You cannot travel while your U.S. passport application is still in pending or in process.How close to expiration can you travel with a passport?
As a general rule, passports should have at least six months of validity when traveling internationally. Most countries will not permit a traveler to enter their country unless the passport is set to expire at least six months after the final day of travel.Can I travel the same month my passport expires?
In normal circumstances, you can't travel with a passport that expires in less than six months. However, a country with an active agreement with your destination country may allow it. You may even enter with an expired passport in some countries as long as you still have the document with you.Can you renew your passport whenever you want?
It is possible to renew your passport at almost any time within its validity period. However, it is only recommended to do so more than 9 months to 1 year ahead of its expiry for a legitimate reason. You may need to renew your passport for reasons such as the following: Your passport has been lost or stolen.RENEW YOUR PASSPORT TO IF YOU’RE PLANNING TO TRAVEL TO THE EU
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I think the bigger issue is not just where and how to apply, which you can expedite through State Department through various means but also whether or not it is possible to hold 2 valid US passports at the same time.
The only mention I found was in a Blog that says that you can apply for a second US passport if your travel falls within a window of you applying for a visa from a 3rd country.
Including the following paperwork that has to be submitted along with your application. Which is related to 7 FAM 1300
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