One of America’s oldest cities, Boston has been one of the country’s gateways to the rest of the world since before the US even existed. Today at Logan International Airport, you can catch a plane that will take you directly to Canada. Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa. Later this year, Japan Airlines will add service to Asia, as well.<\/p>\n
Renewing Your Passport in Boston<\/strong><\/p>\n Of course, to take advantage of these convenient international travel opportunities, you’ll need a valid passport. If yours has been gathering dust in a drawer for too long, here’s what you need to know to renew it.<\/p>\n The first step is figuring out whether or not you are eligible to apply for your passport renewal by mail. Take this quick quiz to see whether or not this will be an option for you:<\/p>\n If you answered yes to all of the following questions, you can apply for your passport renewal by mail. Here’s how:<\/p>\n If you answered “no,” do not pass go and do not fill out Form DS-82. Instead, go to one of the 7 Boston-area passport acceptance facilities<\/a>, located in post offices across the city. Follow the directions in How to Apply for a New Passport<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you apply for your passport renewal with standard processing, you should allow at least six weeks for it to arrive at your doorstep. If you paid the extra $60 for expedited processing, it’ll still be at least three weeks.<\/p>\n If you’ve already booked your trip and you need your passport within the next 14 days, you can make an appointment at the Boston Passport Agency on Causeway Street. If you’d rather not go through the hassle of making an appointment and waiting in line, or you simply can’t be there between 8:30am and 4:30pm, RushMyPassport can help. We personally deliver your paperwork to the Department of State, for processing in as little as 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n
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