And I'm being in the US for 2 weeks and need to renew my passport. Where is it cheaper/faster/more convenient to renew, from IL or in the US (a US passport)?
in Israel you can get a new passport within 2 weeks, not sure about expiring, but if you tell them you lost it you can get a new even within 7 days.
Thanks. Can I do it in 2 weeks in the US too? And where is it cheaper to renew?
Not sure about that, i think there's a place in Manhattan, if you have a flight scheduled, and your passport is expired than you can get a new, but of course with a full day there waiting, I'ts prob easier if you do it in Israel unless when you come back you can do it in any post office wait 4-6 weeks.
At the Jerusalem Consulate we have done a passport renewal on the spot/next day. (Feb. 2017) You need to bring along proof of your paid itinerary, and all documents/forms you would need for a standard renewal. You need to email them first. Make sure it's clear on the email that it's Urgent.
You got a real passport or emergency travel temporary passport?
I have a PAX who has only an Israeli passport, and the passport expired.AFAIK flying direct from the US should be ok, but what happens if she has a short stopover (not leaving the airport)in Europe? Anyone with experience on this?
If the passport is expired, why do you think they'll be able to fly?
Had this experience in the past but it was direct on ELAL.