Just filled out my passport application!

[Jilly_in_VA]

I'm so excited! I don't need it....yet....but we are going to the US Virgin Islands in March, and frankly, it's easier than jumping all the hoops to get a "Real ID" driver's license here. I know that because I tried it last time I had to renew mine. So off to get my horrible photo taken and then...the possibilities are endless! We could yet become expats. We'll see.......

[2naSalit]

1. It's best to have options...

Available, you never know when you'll need them.

Funny thing about the awful photo, I got my passport renewed a couple years ago and the awful picture looked the same as the old one, both horrible.

[sinkingfeeling]

2. They screwed up my passport renewal. I had to get a new one

because I only had 2 visa pages left. The passport didn't expired until Aug. 2029. So, I checked the box for the 'large' book with like 52 pages. When it arrived, 3 weeks later, it was the standard book. I filed a complaint and they called me, admitted it was their mistake, and told me fill out a special form, take a new photo, and return the passport they had just sent. They would replace at no additional cost (except photo and registered mail).
I decided to keep the smaller one. I may not be traveling as much as I get older. And I'm leaving the country on Jan. 7th.

[Upthevibe]

3. Jilly_in_VA..........

Awesome!

I got mine over the Summer.

[mopinko]

4. i just found out the hard way that if it's over 15yrs old, u have to apply all over.

that website is kinda excruciating. they try so hard to b clear, but they fail.
thought i cd renew by mail, but i have to go in person. ugh.
only need it cuz i want to apply for an irish 1.

[Phentex]

5. I took my own horrible photo!

It worked overseas so I guess that's what I look like!

[Clouds Passing]

6. Mine was easy and fast through the post office passport service.

From start to finish (including getting an updated birth certificate) it only took three weeks.

Joe has the passport service running like a well oiled machine

[Jilly_in_VA]

7. That's where I'm going next

Appointment on Thursday. Expedited service!

[Clouds Passing]

8. Best way to go.

Good thing you’re doing it before j20