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Chakaconcarne

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15. The requirement is listed on the Dept of State website

Wed Aug 23, 2023, 02:32 PM

Aug 2023

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html

There is also a backlog even when you have everything perfectly in order... Current processing time for passports is 10-13 weeks, expedited is 7-9, also on the DOS website.

What I have learned lately is that I need to double check, triple check that I have everything perfectly filled out... especially for the more important, time sensitive things.

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Well, I'm writing this to 1.Warn folks who are waiting for PASSPORTS. 2. Express fustration. [View all] usaf-vet Aug 2023 OP

Many years ago when I got my original passport, the instructions marybourg Aug 2023 #1

The change was made in 2016. Ms. Toad Aug 2023 #57

Passports fall under State Department NCDem47 Aug 2023 #2

Actually, it is politically fucked up.. by trump getagrip_already Aug 2023 #6

Good to know! NCDem47 Aug 2023 #32

Why wouldn't they go back to the previous vendors that had already been vetted & had the equipment? MichMan Aug 2023 #40

They need new contracts, have to go out to bid..... getagrip_already Aug 2023 #43

It doesn't take 2 years. former9thward Aug 2023 #41

I'm trying to be obtuse.... getagrip_already Aug 2023 #45

I am familiar with government contracts. former9thward Aug 2023 #46

I agree..... getagrip_already Aug 2023 #52

"Is this yet another GQP attempt . . ." Sympthsical Aug 2023 #3

I don't recommend that approach. Nope. MineralMan Aug 2023 #5

It's safe to say it's tongue in cheek Sympthsical Aug 2023 #12

Well, then...carry on... MineralMan Aug 2023 #19

Yeah, folks should never ever do this obamanut2012 Aug 2023 #10

In hindsight Sympthsical Aug 2023 #13

LOL!!! Kali Aug 2023 #26

We renewed ours in the spring. piddyprints Aug 2023 #4

Passports are a function of the U.S. State Department. former9thward Aug 2023 #42

You are correct. piddyprints Aug 2023 #47

how far in advance of the expiration date can you renew? jcgoldie Aug 2023 #7

Basically whenever obamanut2012 Aug 2023 #9

i see jcgoldie Aug 2023 #11

Yes, but they send it back after the new one is issued - with 2 big holes punched in it. Talitha Aug 2023 #20

do it a year in advance Tetrachloride Aug 2023 #21

My passport expired in March. I re applied in February. Printed out the form, signed it and sent mitch96 Aug 2023 #24

We just signed some legal papers & the attorney made us use blue ink. CrispyQ Aug 2023 #29

New Zealand. A HERETIC I AM Aug 2023 #50

OH MAN I would LOVE to go to NZ. I like to ride motorcycles and that place just screams mitch96 Aug 2023 #51

I've had the good fortune to have driven a vehicle in all 50 states! A HERETIC I AM Aug 2023 #54

"and just fuck around for months? " now THATS my kind of vacation.. just mess around mitch96 Aug 2023 #55

I was working in Fairbanks last November A HERETIC I AM Aug 2023 #56

Way cool pic's. Stuff us "civilians" don't get to see about the workings of trucks. I was in mitch96 Aug 2023 #58

I'm in my 50s, and you could never wear glasses in passport photos obamanut2012 Aug 2023 #8

I'm wearing glasses in my current one, as is my spouse. Ms. Toad Aug 2023 #61

My wife and I recently applied for passports ... Earth-shine Aug 2023 #14

The requirement is listed on the Dept of State website Chakaconcarne Aug 2023 #15

I have been very lucky. peacebuzzard Aug 2023 #16

I did the same for an unexpected trip Zeitghost Aug 2023 #60

I simply stood in the drop off line and picked up at the designated time. peacebuzzard Aug 2023 #63

I believe the changes are post COVID Zeitghost Aug 2023 #65

Could be indeed covid has changed quite a few things; peacebuzzard Aug 2023 #66

I understand Zeitghost Aug 2023 #67

GOP mantra for decades: federal government doesn't work & cannot perform basic functions. ... Hekate Aug 2023 #17

Three in our family applied for passport cards the first week of March Wednesdays Aug 2023 #18

We have a friend who lost several thousand of dollars in airfare and hotel expenses. Because of late usaf-vet Aug 2023 #23

Hi usaf-vet, I'm in Lincoln county WI. Talitha Aug 2023 #22

Ask Donnie and his friends. I'm sure they won't be needing theirs! Wonder Why Aug 2023 #25

I had to remove my glasses for my DL photo last year. CrispyQ Aug 2023 #27

I went to renew mine edbermac Aug 2023 #28

Interesting. I renewed last winter online Jerry2144 Aug 2023 #30

Online renewal has been "paused" mnhtnbb Aug 2023 #33

I right know that Jerry2144 Aug 2023 #35

I have a trip out of the US planned and paid for in April 2024. Grammy23 Aug 2023 #31

post offices often screw up passport applications mainer Aug 2023 #34

Ours expire next June. Old Crank Aug 2023 #36

"Which likely had the effect of slowing down mail-in ballots" brooklynite Aug 2023 #37

On my present US passport, which expires in 2025, I'm wearing glasses. However, GoneOffShore Aug 2023 #38

While it may not be the most convenient; many town clerk's offices deal with passports/renewals EarthFirst Aug 2023 #39

My sympathies. Just renewed ours Maeve Aug 2023 #44

I just renewed mine by mail with the US Embassy here in Stockholm. Mailed in the old one, and both Celerity Aug 2023 #48

All 50 states issue compliant ID only cards. KentuckyWoman Aug 2023 #49

Renewed Mine NowISeetheLight Aug 2023 #53

It may be too late for you - but I had a similar experience with my last renewal. Ms. Toad Aug 2023 #59

TY for the reminder. Duppers Aug 2023 #62

I got my passport photos at my local AAA office, submitted the docs at the local post office, and chia Aug 2023 #64