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How to Renew Your Passport Online

One of the most overlooked aspects of international travel is remembering to renew your passport in time. This minor task could be the reason you have to delay traveling on a Pilgrimage, so put it at the top of your to-do list!

Many people think that renewing their passport is a long and tedious process. However, did you know you don’t have to renew your passport in-person? The US Government offers citizens the option of renewing their passport online.

First, you will need to determine whether you are eligible for online renewal. The US State Department presents a number of requirements to help you determine whether you are eligible. You must meet all these requirements in order to proceed:

1. The passport you are renewing is or was valid for 10 years, and you are age 25 or older. 
2. The passport you are renewing is either expiring within one year or has expired less than five years ago.
3. You are not changing your name, sex, date of birth, or place of birth.
4. You are not traveling for at least 6 weeks from the date you will submit your application. We will only offer routine service, and the time it takes to get a passport will be the same as renewing by mail. 
5. You are applying for a regular (tourist) passport. You cannot renew a special issuance (diplomatic, official, service) passport online.
6. You live in the United States (either state or territory). You do not qualify to renew online if you live in a foreign country or have an Army Post Office (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO), or Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) address.
7. You have your passport with you, and it is not damaged or mutilated, and you have not reported it as lost or stolen. Keep your most recent passport and do not mail it to us. 
8. You can pay for your passport using a credit or debit card.
9. You can upload a digital passport photo.
10. You are aware that we will cancel the passport you are renewing after you submit your application. You cannot use it for international travel.

If you meet all these requirements, you can continue with the online renewal process. You will begin by creating an account which will then allow you to start your application. The application will ask for info about your most recent passport as well as your upcoming travel plans. You will need to upload a digital photo (which meets passport requirements), provide an electronic signature, and pay the passport fee of $130 (subject to change) which you can learn more about here.

Once all the steps are completed and your application is submitted, you will receive email updates regarding the status of your application. If at any point more information is necessary to complete your passport renewal, you will be notified via email.

If your passport has expired, or is about to expire within 9 months, consider the online renewal option.

It takes approximately the same time of 4 to 6 weeks, but the online process is much easier than the traditional way.

Don’t let an expired passport be the reason that you delay traveling on a Pilgrimage

Interested in renewing your passport online? Click here to learn more: Renew my Passport Online

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