brentconn Posted November 21, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I am getting passports for me, my wife and daughter for our cruise which departs March 15th, 2014. How long will it take on average to get the passports? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icruz Posted November 21, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I am getting passports for me, my wife and daughter for our cruise which departs March 15th, 2014. How long will it take on average to get the passports? Thanks! Check with your passport office as the answer could be somewhat subjective as the result of the past gov shutdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted November 21, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Usual turn around time has been 2-3 weeks once you have applied. If you are getting first time passports don't put off going to the post office and turning in all the paperwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Kat Posted November 21, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 21, 2013 As long as you do it right away, you'll be fine. Should be 6-8 weeks at most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerin Posted November 21, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Times vary from 2 weeks to 2 months. Regardless, if you apply now, you'll be fine by March. :) Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theriac Posted November 21, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 21, 2013 When my father and I got passports to go to Europe our passports arrived within 5-6 weeks, having said that though they put the wrong middle name dad for my dad and he had to call, send it back, and wait for a new one which was an additional 6 weeks so I would do it ASAP cause you never know what could happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertysue Posted November 21, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 21, 2013 On the state department website they have mention current processing time. I've found it to be quite accurate so far in 2014. 2-4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted November 21, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 21, 2013 On the state department website they have mention current processing time. I've found it to be quite accurate so far in 2014. 2-4 weeks. if you live in 2014 will you tell me some powerball numbers please? :D op, it will vary, 2-4 weeks is a good estimate, but it will vary depending on the office and the relative complexity of the application. expect 8 weeks max. in the event you need it at the last minute, if for instance there are complications, you can go to regional passport agencies (run by the state dept) and walk out with them the same day if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndeneef Posted November 21, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 21, 2013 We just got ours and it was 3weeks the shut down didn't effect passports due to its a funded agency. You can also track them on line once you apply. Just be sure you have the original birth certificate with the raised seal or a copy with the raised seal. My hubby just had a certificate of birth with the raised seal and it was returned but he got a copy the same day and mailed it out and the passport came back in a week. I was impressed it was so fast. First cruise 12/3/2013 can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 21, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 21, 2013 According to the United States Passport Site current passports are being processed in four weeks but they alway recommend six to eight weeks. Go ahead and apply now. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanH2OLover Posted November 21, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 21, 2013 We renewed ours and it took 4 weeks. You should have plenty of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arush5268d Posted November 21, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 21, 2013 There is no average. Plan on 6-8 weeks but if they come sooner then great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsTabbyKats Posted November 21, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I am getting passports for me, my wife and daughter for our cruise which departs March 15th, 2014. How long will it take on average to get the passports? Thanks! Seriously....good for you. I get so fed up when people ask "can I bring a copy of a birth certificate" or "my expired driver's license" etc. as proof of citizenship because they don't want to spend a few more $$$ and have peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayneb236 Posted November 21, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 21, 2013 My wife and I just put in our applications this week and were told about 4 weeks. Its a great relief to know we will have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin2paradise09 Posted November 21, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Keep in mind that there are holidays coming up, and although the federal offices will probably only be closed one day each for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, there are alot of employees who have "use or lose" vacation time and I know in my office, half of the 'old-timers' take time off at Christmas and New Year's thereby cutting down the staff. In the case of the passport offices, I can only assume they will do the same thing and when there are less staff, it could add additional turnaround time. If you know you want to do this, you should start the process now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john91498 Posted November 21, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Last time I renewed, I believe there was an "expedite" option which was one week. It was pricey, though. $75, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwg03 Posted November 21, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I just expedited my passport and got it back one week from the time i sent it. Incredible turnaround! It was for a renewal but still impressive none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob sims Posted November 21, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I am getting passports for me, my wife and daughter for our cruise which departs March 15th, 2014. How long will it take on average to get the passports? Thanks! If you are native born US citizens why blow 400 bucks on passports? You can sail with just the birth certificate and drivers licence or just a BC for your daughter if she is under 18. Just make sure the BC is government issued not hospital issued. It does NOT require a raised seal. That is a myth. Many localities don't use raised seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arush5268d Posted November 21, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 21, 2013 If you are native born US citizens why blow 400 bucks on passports?You can sail with just the birth certificate and drivers licence or just a BC for your daughter if she is under 18. Just make sure the BC is government issued not hospital issued. It does NOT require a raised seal. That is a myth. Many localities don't use raised seals. Why? Ummm.. 1) You want to travel to another country via air 2) You want to do a one-way cruise 3) You are on a closed loop cruise and have a medical emergency and need to fly home 4) You are on a closed loop cruise and miss the ship at the last port and need to fly home 5) Any number of reasons. The biggest reason to get a passport is the reason you DON'T think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueboss Posted November 21, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Getting off our cruise last week, with extended family, opened my eyes to how easy it is with a passport vs. without. DH and I breezed right through customs. My sister, travelling with small children and BC, took a little longer. Since there is no photo ID for the kids, they had to answer a few questions about how old they were, who they were travelling with, etc. This caused one of her kids to pause, not sure how to answer or if he should even talk to this stranger. She said the whole family will have passports before their next cruise as well as looking into a state issued photo ID for the kids. Just our experience with young children and a customs agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcwingwalker Posted November 21, 2013 #21 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Seriously....good for you. I get so fed up when people ask "can I bring a copy of a birth certificate" or "my expired driver's license" etc. as proof of citizenship because they don't want to spend a few more $$$ and have peace of mind. Agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Kat Posted November 21, 2013 #22 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Seriously....good for you. I get so fed up when people ask "can I bring a copy of a birth certificate" or "my expired driver's license" etc. as proof of citizenship because they don't want to spend a few more $$$ and have peace of mind. Another thing to consider. Last year DH had his wallet stolen. His proof of who he was was inside that wallet, and it was a very difficult process to get a new Driver's license. Who has other photo id besides a driver's license? If he had a valid passport, it would have made things much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertysue Posted November 22, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 22, 2013 if you live in 2014 will you tell me some powerball numbers please? :D I'm the poster child for "bad things happen to good people when they post to CC instead of doing their 9 to 5 duties" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaspjs Posted November 22, 2013 #24 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Went to the post office 10/31/13 and received mine in the mail 11/9/13..only 10 days Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob sims Posted November 22, 2013 #25 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Why? Ummm.. 1) You want to travel to another country via air 2) You want to do a one-way cruise 3) You are on a closed loop cruise and have a medical emergency and need to fly home 4) You are on a closed loop cruise and miss the ship at the last port and need to fly home 5) Any number of reasons. The biggest reason to get a passport is the reason you DON'T think about it. Well yeah if you want to enter another country other than by cruise or want to go on an open loop cruise you definitely need a passport. Those situations do not apply to the original poster. If someone is so reckless as to come even close to missing a ship, lacking a passport will be the least of their worries in life. Personally, I think it's foolish to spend 400 bills to get passports just for a closed end cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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