We've applied for a passport on April 12th and they are being processed. how likely is receival by July 13th

Question

Our only option, provided we do not receive our nicaragua passports by July 13th, is to stand in line at the national passport office in Miami. how long is this line, how long does it take, and what are the chances we will get our passports after all of the waiting in line?

Answer 1

With the new passport laws the wait for your passport has been getting longer and longer.  Standing in line at the Passport office is your only hope in many instances.  However;  you should check with the passport office by phone and find out if your existing application can be bypassed.  The line is hateful and will take you most of the day. If you have the time and can make a reservation you should certainly try.  Make sure you take all pertinent data and photos with you as you will effectively be asking to by pass your existing passport request.  If they allow you to do this and you can prove your immediate need for the passports by showing tickets etc. They can produce the passport in very short order.  I have seen people get passports in one day but that was befor this huge backlog began.  Here is some passport info from a Disney site.  Some of it does not apply but it might be helpful.

On October 4, 2006, the U.S. Government extended the deadline for Guests to obtain passports for sea travel to the Caribbean, including the Bahamas and Mexico. The deadline is now expected to be as early as January 2008. Please note, however, that recent legislative changes may permit an even later deadline depending on whether certain requirements are in place by January 1, 2008.

For air travel, however, the deadline is January 23, 2007. This means that all travelers, including U.S. Citizens* and all foreign nationals, traveling to the United States by air on or after January 23, 2007, such as Guests flying to Orlando, Florida from Canada, are still required to carry a valid passport after the effective date.

Despite these new requirements, we encourage you to obtain your passport as soon as possible. Having a passport allows you to always be prepared to travel wherever you wish, and offers an added measure of security when you're traveling. For more information on the benefits of acquiring a passport, visit our FAQ.

Passports are taking anywhere from 3 to 5 months!

What You Need

You must appear in person at the passport location when you are applying for a passport for the first time. This includes minors (see Passports for Children under the Age of 14 below).

Here are the documents you will need in most cases:

1. The U.S. Government's DS-11 Application – Download the application from the government site to be certain you have the latest form.

Tip: You will need to complete this form, but do NOT sign it until you are at the passport location where the Passport Acceptance Agent will instruct you. If you sign the application form before you get there, it will not be accepted and you will be asked to fill out a new form!

Tip: Don't use white-out or correction tape on the application; you will be asked to fill out a new form.

2. Proof of Citizenship – Visit the US Government website for a list of acceptable proof of citizenship, including the particulars of what is considered a certified birth certificate.

Tip: Your certified birth certificate will be submitted with the passport application. That means you will not have it for approximately eight weeks. If you will need the certificate during that time — for example, to register your child to attend kindergarten or to play soccer — be sure to make a copy.

3. Current valid identification with a signature, photo and physical description (your height, weight, etc.) – Visit the government site for examples of valid identification.

Tip: A social security card is not considered valid identification.

4. Two current color photos – Visit the government site for the particulars of a passport photo, including size and acceptable attire.

Tip: Some passport locations offer photos at an additional charge. Call your location to find out.

5. Methods of Payment – Visit the US Government site for the methods of payment. Different locations accept different forms of payment. Be sure to check with your individual passport location to verify its acceptable methods of payment. You can request Expedited Service to obtain your passport faster than the normal processing time.

Passports for Children under the Age of 14

To submit an application for a child under the age of 14, the child must appear in person. Visit the U.S. Government's information on passports for children and the U.S. Government's issue of Consent for an Application of a Minor for information on obtaining passports for children under the age of 14.

If your child is adopted abroad, we recommend you visit Child Citizenship for information on appropriate documentation requirements.

Tip: You must use a birth certificate that includes parents' names. The credit card-sized birth certificate you may have for your children may not include your names. You will need a certified birth certificate.

Where To Go

There are 14 Passport Agencies and over 7,000 public places that accept passport applications. To find the locations nearest to you, including locations that offer handicap access and photos on-site or nearby, enter your zip code in the form at the US Government site.

Tip: Be sure to contact your location to verify acceptable forms of payment, hours of operation, and need for an appointment.

Age 16 and older: The passport application fee is $67. The execution fee is $30. The total is $97 .

Under Age 16: The passport application fee is $52. The execution fee is $30. The total is $82 .

Here is a website for Passport forms, but you can also get them at Post Office, library, etc.:

http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/forms/c2100...

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en...

Answer 2

Did you ask for expedited service?  If not, they're predicting about 12 weeks for processing, so it's possible you'll get it.

I don't have any info about the national passport office.

Answer 3

i would get the appointment as early as you can and be prepared for a long wait. unfortunately there are not guaranteed

results. good luck.

Answer 4

My best friend applied for her passport (in Miami) in May and they told her (expedited service) it would take 2 months for her to get it. She paid a lot of money for the expedited service and she may not even go to Cancun next month so she has cancelled her trip and will go later in the year once she gets the passport. The service is extremely slow and it is getting more complicated every month.