VisaHero can get your U.S. passport expedited as quick as 3 days! Expedite your passport stress-free with VisaHero.
How long does it take to get a US passport?
Passport Agency’s processing time (as of 18 December 2023):
Expedited: 2-3 weeks
Standard: 6-8 weeks
Urgent/emergency: must make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778
This information can be found here.
Passport services currently offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Passport Agency:
- New passport
For applicants aged 16 and older who are applying for the first time.
For applicants aged 16 and older who are applying for their first adult passport.
The prior passport was issued more than 15 years ago.
The prior passport was issued when you were 15 years of age or younger.
The current passport is expired but not in your possession.
The current and valid passport is damaged. - Passport renewal:
Your passport has run out of blank visa pages (amendment pages are not for visa issuance).
Your current passport is undamaged and can be submitted with your application.
The passport was issued when you were age 16 or older.
The passports was issued within the last 15 years.
Was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change. - Lost passport:
For applicants who have lost their adult (10-year) passport here in the U.S. or overseas.
The missing or lost passport is still valid (not expired).
The applicant is currently 16 years of age or older - Damaged passport:
For applicants who have damaged their adult (10-year) passport, whether by washing in a washing machine, tearing, burning, or being mauled by an animal.
The damaged passport is still valid (not expired).
The applicant is currently 16 years of age or older - Passport name change:
For applicants who have undergone an official name change.
Your current passport is undamaged and can be submitted with your application.
The passport was issued when you were age 16 or older.
The passports was issued within the last 15 years.
You can provide original document proving your name change. - Second valid passport:
For applicants who require an additional U.S. passport due to travel restrictions or scheduling conflict.
Your current passport is undamaged and can be submitted with your application.
Your primary passport was issued when you were age 16 or older.
Your primary passport was issued within the last 15 years.
The second passport will be limited to 4 years validity.
How to get a passport?
Great question!
First, you must know when your travel date is, then you can decide whether to expedite or not.
You don’t need to expedite if:
– Your travel date is over 3 months from now
– You have all of the requirements together and confident that there is no issue with your background check (FBI, IRS, and Child Support Agency)
If you don’t need to expedite, you can apply directly through an Acceptance Agent near you by clicking here.
We recommend expediting if:
– Your travel date is within 3 months from now
– You are uncertain about the documents you have for passport issuance
– You are uncertain about the result of your background check (FBI, IRS, and Child Support Agency)
– You were a felon or convicted of a felony and want to know your passport result quickly
What are the requirements to get a US passport for the first time?
The basic requirements are:
– Proof of US citizenship: original birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or previously issued US passport.
– Passport photo 2×2 inches taken within the last 6 months
– Proof of identity or photo ID
– Passport application form (click here)
– Passport fee
What are the passport fees?
The passport fee depends on:
– Applicant’s age
– Whether you want a passport book only, passport card only, or both passport book and card.
– How fast you need it
| PASSPORT TYPE | APPLICATION FEE | STANDARD TIMING | EXPEDITED TIMING | VISAHERO TIMING |
| Adult (16+) passport book | $130 standard or $190 expedited | 6-8 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 3 days |
| Adult (16+) passport card | $30 standard or $90 expedited | 6-8 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 3 days |
| Adult (16+) passport book and card | $160 standard or 220 expedited | 6-8 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 3 days |
| Minor (under 16) passport book | $100 standard or $160 expedited | 6-8 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 3 days |
| Minor (under 16) passport card | $15 standard or $75 expedited | 6-8 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 3 days |
| Minor (under 16) passport book and card | $115 standard or $175 expedited | 6-8 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 3 days |
Why expedite through a third party expediter?
A third party expediter is authorized to submit your passport request to the Passport Agency via hand delivery. Note: we are not mailing your passport request to the National Passport Agency in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This works to your advantage because the Passport Agency is able to review your documents and submit your background check immediately.
When an issue arises, a representative from the Passport Agency will contact either the applicant or the expediter directly to address the issue, whether by email, mail, or telephone call.
When a request is submitted through the standard non-third-party process, there can be a communication delay in resolving issues, which can significantly postpone your passport issuance and potentially cause you to miss your departure date.
At VisaHero, we fast-track your express passport through the U.S. Passport Agency, ensuring your application is accurate before submission.
Once your passport is ready, we promptly ship it back to you with our expedited courier service.
Our team works quickly to get your passport to you, keeping you informed throughout the process, and making sure you have it well in advance of your scheduled departure.
Our customers consistently rate our service as the best in the industry!
You can always consult with us by emailing info@visahero.com or call (202) 936-6000 if you have any questions.