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Alan
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Passport renewal
Just a heads up for anyone getting ready to renew your passport. I sent mine in 6 weeks ago assuming that was plenty of time before my normal trip in
October as usually our applications are processed in about 2 wks. My check was cashed right away so I assumed everything was on track. Weeks went by
with no word. The website stated that if I was planning a trip within 2 weeks to call, so I called. After an hour wait I was finally connected and
they looked up my application. They advised my application was in process and I should receive it in 10-12 weeks. I explained I had plans to travel
in 2 weeks and was advised that if I paid an obscene amount of money and paid for priority mail I could receive it in about a month.
I am assuming this is because the offices were closed for Covid but thought some of you might need to know of the need to process your application
"EARLY"!
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JZ
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My kid submitted hers in Feb and got it back in July.
Just checked an expedite service.
$120 for 6-8 weeks
$199 for 4-6 weeks
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AKgringo
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Can you get either written, or electronic confirmation that the application is being processed?
If so, could that be used with your expired passport to board a flight to Mexico, or get an FMM at the border?
[Edited on 9-29-2020 by AKgringo]
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TMW
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If going to Baja I wouldn't worry about it. First of all a Dr. license will get you back into the US from Baja. Second when was the last time if ever
were you asked for a passport in Baja other than to get your FMM papers. If it makes you feel better take your birth certificate. If going to any
other country your probably screwed.
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AKgringo
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Quote: Originally posted by TMW  | | If going to Baja I wouldn't worry about it. First of all a Dr. license will get you back into the US from Baja. Second when was the last time if ever
were you asked for a passport in Baja other than to get your FMM papers. If it makes you feel better take your birth certificate. If going to any
other country your probably screwed. |
I won't have to worry about renewal for another five or six years, but one of my sons in AK was talking about joining me on my next trip, and he is
months away from getting his!
I have never been asked for a passport in Baja, other than for getting my FMM, and no one has asked to see it yet. Flying to Baja is a different
story though, and even if he flies to southern CA and rides across with me there is always an element of uncertainty that I would like to avoid.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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del mar
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wonder what the turnaround time for just the card is?
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AKgringo
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The card is only good for land or sea travel, he could not fly to Mexico with it.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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vandy
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I applied for my card and passport in July, got both in two weeks.
Luck of the draw, I guess, or maybe a different processing center for Phoenix.
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Alan
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | Can you get either written, or electronic confirmation that the application is being processed?
If so, could that be used with your expired passport to board a flight to Mexico, or get an FMM at the border?
[Edited on 9-29-2020 by AKgringo] |
You have to turn in your old passport and card with the renewal
application. So right now I got nothing but my "real ID" drivers license 
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Alan
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| Quote: Originally posted by TMW | | If going to Baja I wouldn't worry about it. First of all a Dr. license will get you back into the US from Baja. Second when was the last time if ever
were you asked for a passport in Baja other than to get your FMM papers. If it makes you feel better take your birth certificate. If going to any
other country your probably screwed. |
If I was driving it wouldn't be an issue But I need a passport to fly
and get my FMM. I am a US citizen with a "real ID" driver license so they have to let me come home so that isn't an issue.
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AKgringo
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| Quote: Originally posted by Alan | | Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | Can you get either written, or electronic confirmation that the application is being processed?
If so, could that be used with your expired passport to board a flight to Mexico, or get an FMM at the border?
[Edited on 9-29-2020 by AKgringo] |
You have to turn in your old passport and card with the renewal
application. So right now I got nothing but my "real ID" drivers license
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You're right, I forgot that part! I had to send my expiring passport in with the application. Then they sent it back, along with the new one, but
with a hole punched in it!
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tjsue
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When I renewed my passport, I only had to send in the old one, but not my card.
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If you ever visit us here in La Bocana, ask Les to tell you about his renewal of American passport in England.
Just incredible!
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Alan
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| Quote: Originally posted by BajaBlanca | If you ever visit us here in La Bocana, ask Les to tell you about his renewal of American passport in England.
Just incredible!
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JaJa! I'm imagining my daughter probably went through something similar in London. Even though she still
had nearly six months left before hers expired they wouldn't let her continue her trip onto the continent so she paid all the extra fees to have it
expedited but then they sent it to her address in the states. Took 3 weeks before she got home
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bill erhardt
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"The passport card allows its holders to travel by domestic air flights within the United States, and to travel by land and sea within part of North
America. However, the passport card cannot be used for international air travel."
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pacificobob
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a few years back i had a renewal done same day in hong kong
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del mar
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we all know the limitations of the card but anyone with just the card renew one? don't have to surrender it?
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tjsue
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I didn't have to surrender mine when I renewed my passport. There's no need to, because you're sending in your old passport with the renewal.
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del mar
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| Quote: Originally posted by tjsue | | I didn't have to surrender mine when I renewed my passport. There's no need to, because you're sending in your old passport with the renewal.
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thanks sue but again im asking about having JUST the card, i've let my book expire and don't plan on traveling anywhere other than DRIVING into mex
these days like many I only got one to access the readylane back when it was a
true advantage
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[Edited on 10-2-2020 by del mar]
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by del mar | | we all know the limitations of the card but anyone with just the card renew one? don't have to surrender it? |
Go to the pp card application and read it. Should say whether you have to send in or not.
The enhanced drivers licenses are good for ready lane. So if you have one of those, you can skip the pp card...
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