Passport applications and Passport Renewal

[ari3]

What is the current lag time for passport application processing times?

[est]

What is the current lag time for passport application processing times?

last week the office by me said expedited is expected the week of July 9 and regular is expected IIRC the first or second week of august

[ari3]

last week the office by me said expedited is expected the week of July 9 and regular is expected IIRC the first or second week of august

Thank you

Anyone who received their passport recently snd how long did it take?

[Ddf2022]

Did routine got it in 5 weeks. Not sure if it’s normal or just got lucky

[sillypainter]

Did routine got it in 5 weeks. Not sure if it’s normal or just got lucky

Renewal or New application?

[Ddf2022]

Renewal or New application?

Renewal

[Essen est zich]

Applied at central library in NY for a new passport for my child (May 12). Will see how long it takes to process.

[Joe4007]

Thank you

Anyone who received their passport recently snd how long did it take?

Applied for child routine end of Feb (they showed received on 02/27) and got it last week.

[Dawie]

What is the current lag time for passport application processing times?

2 months in still saying processing
another one after 16 weeks had to get an emergency one

[JACKBLUE]

Applied online Feb 8 nothing yet🤔

Finally received May 27.

[TimT]

Finally received May 27.

Thats insane

[VacationLover]

@Dan
DDMS worthy? Most people aren't aware that they have to request expedite to receive it on time.

[mevinyavin]

Message from J-lem embassy this morning.

Message to U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (June 6, 2023)

Location:  Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza

Subject:  Introduction of Israel Post Courier Pre-Paid Labels

Beginning on June 5, Israel Post began a new system for U.S. citizens to create pre-paid labels for the return of their U.S. passports and/or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.  All applications submitted on or after June 12 that are being delivered back to the applicant by Israel Post will be required to include the pre-paid label with the application.  This applies to those who submit applications in person and to those who mail them in or submit them in the drop box.

The new cost of the courier service from Israel Post is 60 NIS.  If renewing in person, you must print the confirmation page before your appointment and include it in the package of documents you submit at the interview.  To start the pre-paid label process, click here or use the QR code below.

If you are renewing by mail or drop box (in either Jerusalem or Tel Aviv), you must print the confirmation page and include it with the documents you submit.  The Consular Section will no longer have pre-printed delivery slips from Israel Post.  When the passport is ready, the U.S. Embassy will pass all documents directly to Israel Post for delivery.  Israel Post will then contact you by SMS to arrange delivery or you can check online via the Israel Post website.

The cost of the courier service from Aramex from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem remains the same (50 NIS).  If using Aramex, you will still fill out the courier slip at the time of your in-person appointment or when you drop off the passport.  When the passport is ready for delivery, the courier will contact you for payment and delivery.  Courier delivery fees are paid directly to the courier company.  The courier will either deliver your documents directly to you or call you for pickup at one of its distribution centers.

Pick-ups are only for emergency, limited-validity passports.  There is no option for pick-up of non-emergency, limited-validity U.S. passports.

[VacationLover]

I applied in person on 4/11. And state department check was deposited 4/18.

BH received today 6/10

[Essen est zich]

I applied in person on 4/11. And state department check was deposited 4/18.

BH received today 6/10

Was the birth certificate sent back together with the passport or beforehand?

[VacationLover]

Was the birth certificate sent back together with the passport or beforehand?

That didn't arrive yet.

[Ddf2022]

Applied for child first time applicant. Paid for expedite and it took 5 weeks

[ckmk47]

Getting a passport is messed up; at least in NYC.
You need an appointment at an acceptance facility (public library).  The website page isn't easy to find, and although not hard to use, is hard to navigate.
Appointments are a month away or later.
After your appointment, the processing time is:
Routine: 10-13 weeks*
Expedited: 7-9 weeks and an extra $60*
So the fastest a person can get a passport is 3 months after deciding to get one.
Unless you go the "emergency" route.  Call for an appointment for travel within 2 weeks.  Go to an office in the city or another state.
Or use an expediting service for $100's more.

[sillypainter]

Applied for child first time applicant. Paid for expedite and it took 5 weeks

Applied expedited for a child. First time application. Check cashed May 9. Still didn't receive anything.

[Abebee]

Applied for a child 3/10 got the passport yesterday 6/15.