Renewing a US Passport without getting rid of the old one
I have an issue with my US passport where I am running out of passport pages for stamps/visas. My current passport expires in 2023, but I need to get a new one.
However, I recently began traveling quite often. In particular, I do not think that there is a 2 week period I can go about daily life without my passport. I understand that I am supposed to fill out a form and mail in my current passport, but that seems especially hard for me with my current lifestyle.
What is the best way to fix this issue? Or, is the only solution for me to take a break from life for however long it takes to get a new passport?
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edited Jan 23 at 6:56
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I have an issue with my US passport where I am running out of passport pages for stamps/visas. My current passport expires in 2023, but I need to get a new one.
However, I recently began traveling quite often. In particular, I do not think that there is a 2 week period I can go about daily life without my passport. I understand that I am supposed to fill out a form and mail in my current passport, but that seems especially hard for me with my current lifestyle.
What is the best way to fix this issue? Or, is the only solution for me to take a break from life for however long it takes to get a new passport?
usa passports us-citizens passport-renewals
edited Jan 23 at 6:56
Ari Brodsky
1,1001923
asked Jan 23 at 5:16
Alvin JinAlvin Jin
1787
2
You can legally get a second passport traveltips.usatoday.com/…. You need to get very creative in articulating your reason.
– Honorary World Citizen
Jan 23 at 5:52
Going forward, order a 52 page passport instead of the standard 24 pages. Same prices. When I was a kid I had pages added to my passport, but apparently they don't do that any more.
– Tim Nevins
Jan 23 at 16:11
Have you already had pages added to your current one (or ordered a large one to begin with)? If not, that's an alternative to getting a new one that might have quicker turnaround.
– R..
Jan 23 at 17:43
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I have an issue with my US passport where I am running out of passport pages for stamps/visas. My current passport expires in 2023, but I need to get a new one.
However, I recently began traveling quite often. In particular, I do not think that there is a 2 week period I can go about daily life without my passport. I understand that I am supposed to fill out a form and mail in my current passport, but that seems especially hard for me with my current lifestyle.
What is the best way to fix this issue? Or, is the only solution for me to take a break from life for however long it takes to get a new passport?
usa passports us-citizens passport-renewals
edited Jan 23 at 6:56
Ari Brodsky
1,1001923
asked Jan 23 at 5:16
Alvin JinAlvin Jin
1787
I have an issue with my US passport where I am running out of passport pages for stamps/visas. My current passport expires in 2023, but I need to get a new one.
However, I recently began traveling quite often. In particular, I do not think that there is a 2 week period I can go about daily life without my passport. I understand that I am supposed to fill out a form and mail in my current passport, but that seems especially hard for me with my current lifestyle.
What is the best way to fix this issue? Or, is the only solution for me to take a break from life for however long it takes to get a new passport?
usa passports us-citizens passport-renewals
usa passports us-citizens passport-renewals
edited Jan 23 at 6:56
Ari Brodsky
1,1001923
asked Jan 23 at 5:16
Alvin JinAlvin Jin
1787
edited Jan 23 at 6:56
Ari Brodsky
1,1001923
asked Jan 23 at 5:16
Alvin JinAlvin Jin
1787
edited Jan 23 at 6:56
Ari Brodsky
1,1001923
edited Jan 23 at 6:56
Ari Brodsky
1,1001923
edited Jan 23 at 6:56
Ari Brodsky
1,1001923
1,1001923
asked Jan 23 at 5:16
Alvin JinAlvin Jin
1787
asked Jan 23 at 5:16
Alvin JinAlvin Jin
1787
asked Jan 23 at 5:16
Alvin JinAlvin Jin
1787
1787
2
You can legally get a second passport traveltips.usatoday.com/…. You need to get very creative in articulating your reason.
– Honorary World Citizen
Jan 23 at 5:52
Going forward, order a 52 page passport instead of the standard 24 pages. Same prices. When I was a kid I had pages added to my passport, but apparently they don't do that any more.
– Tim Nevins
Jan 23 at 16:11
Have you already had pages added to your current one (or ordered a large one to begin with)? If not, that's an alternative to getting a new one that might have quicker turnaround.
– R..
Jan 23 at 17:43
add a comment |
2
You can legally get a second passport traveltips.usatoday.com/…. You need to get very creative in articulating your reason.
– Honorary World Citizen
Jan 23 at 5:52
Going forward, order a 52 page passport instead of the standard 24 pages. Same prices. When I was a kid I had pages added to my passport, but apparently they don't do that any more.
– Tim Nevins
Jan 23 at 16:11
Have you already had pages added to your current one (or ordered a large one to begin with)? If not, that's an alternative to getting a new one that might have quicker turnaround.
– R..
Jan 23 at 17:43
2
2
You can legally get a second passport traveltips.usatoday.com/…. You need to get very creative in articulating your reason.
– Honorary World Citizen
Jan 23 at 5:52
You can legally get a second passport traveltips.usatoday.com/…. You need to get very creative in articulating your reason.
– Honorary World Citizen
Jan 23 at 5:52
Going forward, order a 52 page passport instead of the standard 24 pages. Same prices. When I was a kid I had pages added to my passport, but apparently they don't do that any more.
– Tim Nevins
Jan 23 at 16:11
Going forward, order a 52 page passport instead of the standard 24 pages. Same prices. When I was a kid I had pages added to my passport, but apparently they don't do that any more.
– Tim Nevins
Jan 23 at 16:11
Have you already had pages added to your current one (or ordered a large one to begin with)? If not, that's an alternative to getting a new one that might have quicker turnaround.
– R..
Jan 23 at 17:43
Have you already had pages added to your current one (or ordered a large one to begin with)? If not, that's an alternative to getting a new one that might have quicker turnaround.
– R..
Jan 23 at 17:43
add a comment |
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You can get your passport renewed the same day if you go in person to one of the government passport agency/center like I did.
You can also obtain a second passport legally. You need to get very creative in articulating your reason.
Proof of the upcoming trip described in your application and:
- your primary passport, if it's not with an embassy already waiting for a visa
a new passport photo, different from the one on your primary passport
a copy of your driver’s license or other state-issued ID (front and back)
the application fee, currently
Particularly you need to let them know your current passport is with another embassy. You can creatively find a way to satisfy that easily without lying
Or the least desirable option, take a break from life.
edited Jan 23 at 23:33
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You can get your passport renewed the same day if you go in person to one of the government passport agency/center like I did.
You can also obtain a second passport legally. You need to get very creative in articulating your reason.
Proof of the upcoming trip described in your application and:
- your primary passport, if it's not with an embassy already waiting for a visa
a new passport photo, different from the one on your primary passport
a copy of your driver’s license or other state-issued ID (front and back)
the application fee, currently
Particularly you need to let them know your current passport is with another embassy. You can creatively find a way to satisfy that easily without lying
Or the least desirable option, take a break from life.
edited Jan 23 at 23:33
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answered Jan 23 at 5:57
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You can get your passport renewed the same day if you go in person to one of the government passport agency/center like I did.
You can also obtain a second passport legally. You need to get very creative in articulating your reason.
Proof of the upcoming trip described in your application and:
- your primary passport, if it's not with an embassy already waiting for a visa
a new passport photo, different from the one on your primary passport
a copy of your driver’s license or other state-issued ID (front and back)
the application fee, currently
Particularly you need to let them know your current passport is with another embassy. You can creatively find a way to satisfy that easily without lying
Or the least desirable option, take a break from life.
edited Jan 23 at 23:33
IconDaemon
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answered Jan 23 at 5:57
Honorary World CitizenHonorary World Citizen
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You can get your passport renewed the same day if you go in person to one of the government passport agency/center like I did.
You can also obtain a second passport legally. You need to get very creative in articulating your reason.
Proof of the upcoming trip described in your application and:
- your primary passport, if it's not with an embassy already waiting for a visa
a new passport photo, different from the one on your primary passport
a copy of your driver’s license or other state-issued ID (front and back)
the application fee, currently
Particularly you need to let them know your current passport is with another embassy. You can creatively find a way to satisfy that easily without lying
Or the least desirable option, take a break from life.
edited Jan 23 at 23:33
IconDaemon
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answered Jan 23 at 5:57
Honorary World CitizenHonorary World Citizen
22.1k361117
You can get your passport renewed the same day if you go in person to one of the government passport agency/center like I did.
You can also obtain a second passport legally. You need to get very creative in articulating your reason.
Proof of the upcoming trip described in your application and:
- your primary passport, if it's not with an embassy already waiting for a visa
a new passport photo, different from the one on your primary passport
a copy of your driver’s license or other state-issued ID (front and back)
the application fee, currently
Particularly you need to let them know your current passport is with another embassy. You can creatively find a way to satisfy that easily without lying
Or the least desirable option, take a break from life.
edited Jan 23 at 23:33
IconDaemon
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answered Jan 23 at 5:57
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You can legally get a second passport traveltips.usatoday.com/…. You need to get very creative in articulating your reason.
– Honorary World Citizen
Jan 23 at 5:52
Going forward, order a 52 page passport instead of the standard 24 pages. Same prices. When I was a kid I had pages added to my passport, but apparently they don't do that any more.
– Tim Nevins
Jan 23 at 16:11
Have you already had pages added to your current one (or ordered a large one to begin with)? If not, that's an alternative to getting a new one that might have quicker turnaround.
– R..
Jan 23 at 17:43