Delays in passport application can be a real headache when you’re
hoping to obtain it quickly. Here’s how you can check the status of your
application.
Apply: An application should take about 4-6 weeks, or half that time if you choose to use an expedited service. However, in order to ensure that your passport arrives in time for your trip, you should always make your application early. Applications should be lodged with the form and the relevant documents and photograph at the nearest passport agency.
When to check: You should allow for at least 5-7 days before you check the status of your application.
Checking via the internet: The easiest way to check the status of your application is to go online. Log on to the website at https://passportstatus.state.gov/opss/OPSS_Status_ip.asp and fill in your relevant personal details. Do note that under the section of “Last Name”, any suffixes will have to be included, and hyphens will have to be replaced by a space. Status checking online is only available to regular passports, and anyone running status checks for all diplomatic, official or no fee passports will have to call the travel office instead.
Apply: An application should take about 4-6 weeks, or half that time if you choose to use an expedited service. However, in order to ensure that your passport arrives in time for your trip, you should always make your application early. Applications should be lodged with the form and the relevant documents and photograph at the nearest passport agency.
When to check: You should allow for at least 5-7 days before you check the status of your application.
Checking via the internet: The easiest way to check the status of your application is to go online. Log on to the website at https://passportstatus.state.gov/opss/OPSS_Status_ip.asp and fill in your relevant personal details. Do note that under the section of “Last Name”, any suffixes will have to be included, and hyphens will have to be replaced by a space. Status checking online is only available to regular passports, and anyone running status checks for all diplomatic, official or no fee passports will have to call the travel office instead.
Checking via the phone: To check your passport status over the
phone, call the National Passport Information Centre at 1-877-487-2778
anytime between 8am to 10pm from Mondays to Fridays, and request to
speak to an operator.
Safety: Security can be compromised if you are not careful when checking your application status. A fundamental rule would be to always shut down your browser windows after use, especially when using a public computer, or to ensure that your phone connection is secured. Make sure that you have logged on to the correct web address and dialed the right number, so as not to fall victim to one of the internet or phone frauds.
Checking the status of your application can really bring about much relief to anyone concerned about how the application process is going!
Safety: Security can be compromised if you are not careful when checking your application status. A fundamental rule would be to always shut down your browser windows after use, especially when using a public computer, or to ensure that your phone connection is secured. Make sure that you have logged on to the correct web address and dialed the right number, so as not to fall victim to one of the internet or phone frauds.
Checking the status of your application can really bring about much relief to anyone concerned about how the application process is going!
Author,
C.L. Hendricks
