Anyone who tries to travel outside the country will require a
passport. This is something good to apply for with time, even if you do
not plan to travel any time in the near future. If you have an
unexpected trip that you have to make, you will not need to worry about
trying to apply and obtaining a passport. For those who have that
unexpected trip and did not apply within the time, do not worry.
You can
still use American passport expediting services to get a passport in
much quicker time.
With an expedited service, you can obtain a
passport in as little as twenty four hours. For some that do not want to
pay a high fee, they can also have other options such as a 10-day
waiting period which will cost less. Applying for a passport without the
expedited service can usually take up to 4-6 weeks after you apply,
sometimes even months, to receive it.
There are two ways to obtain
a passport using expediting service. The first option is the do it
yourself method. That is going to the travel agency, waiting in line and
filling out the application on your own.
Sometimes you do have to wait
in line at the travel agency for quite some time before you can speak to
a representative, depending on the amount of people there that day.
Another
option, if you do not have that much time, is to allow the expediting
service to apply for you.
A staff member of the company will personally
go to the travel agency and wait in line for you, as well as apply and
submit the application on your behalf. This can be costly. However, if
you do not have the required time, you can use this option.
Once
you decide if you want to do it yourself or allow the expediting
services to submit your application for you, you can begin choosing
which option you would like. You can choose to have your passport
completed in as little as 24 hours, 2-3days, 4-6 days and even up to 10
days. The quicker you need it, the more you will have to pay. If you do
not need it that same day, you can choose a longer period of time to
save some money.
For those that are already at a travel location
but have lost your passport, they also have the option of obtaining an
emergency passport. This passport can be obtained at the US embassy in
the country you are located in. You would have to apply to get one and
may have it in as little as 24 hours.
An expediting service can be
of great help for those that need a passport urgently. You should first
begin to consider when you need your passport. Then after deciding the
date, you can begin choosing the right passport option. You should also
consider if you have enough time to do it yourself or if you will be
needing a staff member to apply for you.
If you do not need to travel any time soon, it will still be a
good idea to apply for a passport and have it handy. If you do not have
one but do need to travel and cannot wait the usual time for a passport application, you can use American passport expediting services. It is also ideal for those who have lost or damaged their passport.
