DB019 Posted February 15, 2006 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I just applied for a passport and was advised to allow 6 weeks for receipt (elected not to expedite). I'd be interested in hearing actual results of how close to the 6 week estimate people are experiencing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArataCPA Posted February 15, 2006 #2 Share Posted February 15, 2006 We ordered ours on the 6th of January and received them last week. About a month turn-around for us. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonb7 Posted February 15, 2006 #3 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I just got new passports for the kids and renewals for us, and it took I think about 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xela00 Posted February 15, 2006 #4 Share Posted February 15, 2006 two weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wl2cruise Posted February 15, 2006 #5 Share Posted February 15, 2006 about 3 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Cruiser Posted February 15, 2006 #6 Share Posted February 15, 2006 We applied for ours over 5 weeks ago and they guaranteed that we would get them in 6 weeks. It will be 6 weeks on this coming Friday. We leave on our first cruise on Sunday. Got our fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMommas Posted February 15, 2006 #7 Share Posted February 15, 2006 When my husband applied in New Jersey in late January we were told 8 weeks. I received mine in 4 weeks last year. I believe the time frame is going to get longer as the requirement date approaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy Posted February 15, 2006 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2006 4 weeks for ours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave&micki Posted February 15, 2006 #9 Share Posted February 15, 2006 We applied for ours, family of five on 1/19 and have not received them yet.....but we are not cruising until 3/20. I'm hoping any day now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosieo Posted February 15, 2006 #10 Share Posted February 15, 2006 My huband and I got ours in 2 1/2 weeks and our kids got theirs today so that is 3 weeks for them. We were told 6-8 weeks but it was much sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschoolmom69 Posted February 16, 2006 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2006 We applied for ours Jan 4 and just got them last Wed. Took 5 weeks to the day. We were told anywhere from 4-6 weeks when we applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccjb Posted February 16, 2006 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2006 We expedited ours and were told 2 weeks but received them in only 1 week. Mariner of the Seas in 4 days! Happy cruising everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afdds Posted February 16, 2006 #13 Share Posted February 16, 2006 4 weeks at Christmas time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzn4fun Posted February 16, 2006 #14 Share Posted February 16, 2006 It took 6 weeks for both of my DD's renewals. They arrived today. The following website was listed on another post and told me when to expect their passports. https://passportstatus.state.gov/opss/OPSS_Status_i.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lky06 Posted February 16, 2006 #15 Share Posted February 16, 2006 how close to the estimated date do they generally arrive? early or right on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpup Posted February 16, 2006 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2006 My GF's new application took 5 weeks, regular service submitted in January. My renewal took 3 weeks, regular service, not expedited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmark Posted February 16, 2006 #17 Share Posted February 16, 2006 DB I am a postmaster and we process about 2 to 3 passports a day at our post office. In my experience, it depends on when you apply. Lately, it has been taking about 4 or 5 weeks for routine delivery. As we get into March, April, and May, it usually takes closer to the full six weeks to receive your passport as everyone is applying for passports for their summer vacations. However, to be on the safe side you should probably just allow for the full six or seven weeks no matter when you apply as the deadline for mandatory passport requirements approaches for all travel outside of the United States. This will even include driving to Canada by the end of 2007 so as that date gets closer the amount of passport applications will probably increase dramatically. In my opinion, if you know you are going to need a passport in the next year or so I would get it as soon as possible. I wouldn't rely on past experience for turnaround time as I believe demand will be increasing soon and may not subside like it normally does for quite awhile. Hope this helps someone. Fmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheltieLady Posted February 16, 2006 #18 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Our passports took about 4 weeks. Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modmidget Posted February 16, 2006 #19 Share Posted February 16, 2006 My wife and I applied for our passports last November. It took 8 weeks and one day to get them. I called their toll free number twice and was told it was taking them about 8 weeks to process and mail passports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken1 Posted February 16, 2006 #20 Share Posted February 16, 2006 4 Weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB019 Posted February 16, 2006 Author #21 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Thanks everyone for your responses. It appears there is no clear cut average with results anywhere from 2-3 weeks to > 7 weeks. So, I won't get overly optimistic that I should expect anything in less than 5 weeks. Again, thanks to everyone for sharing their responses. DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzItaly79 Posted February 16, 2006 #22 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Took about 5 weeks for mine but DH hasn't received his yet and we applied the same day! I'm getting nervous, we called and they said they're still processing it and couldn't give us an estimate we don't leave til April but what if something is wrong with it??:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve20832 Posted February 16, 2006 #23 Share Posted February 16, 2006 It took mine 3 weeks to the day. The information went out on Saturday and I received it on a Saturday. Keep in mind I live 20 miles from the Passport office in Washington, D.C. where it is processed. I would plan on 3-4 weeks to receive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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