{"id":6563,"date":"2009-03-24T11:12:42","date_gmt":"2009-03-24T16:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/blog\/?p=405"},"modified":"2018-07-05T12:11:17","modified_gmt":"2018-07-05T12:11:17","slug":"passport-offices-open-for-annual-passport-day-in-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/blog\/passport-offices-open-for-annual-passport-day-in-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Passport Offices Open For Annual “Passport Day in the USA”"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Saturday, March 28th,\u00a0 passport offices around the country will celebrate “Passport Day in USA.” During this event, many Passport Acceptance Facilities will be open to accept passport applications, answer questions and provide information about the passport application process. All Department of State Regional Passport Agencies will also be open.<\/p>\n

“Passport Day in the USA” is the only day of the year when the general public will be allowed to submit passport applications directly to a Regional Passport Agency without first making an appointment and paying an additional expediting fee.<\/p>\n

This event is especially important this year, as the regulations governing travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean are changing effective June 1st. Currently, passengers traveling to these countries by plane must have a US passport, but passengers traveling by land or by sea can use a driver’s license and birth certificate. After June 1st, land and sea passengers will also need passports.<\/p>\n

Since the rules are changing, it could take longer than usual to get a passport as the deadline approaches.\u00a0 The last time the rules changed, passport offices were swamped with applications and wait times shot up dramatically. So, if you think you are going to be traveling this year, it’s a good idea to head down to your local passport office and apply for a passport.<\/p>\n

To look up the nearest participating passport office and its hours of operation, visit the Department of State’s website.\u00a0 However, don’t expect to actually get your passport on Passport Day in the USA. You’ll still have to wait at least 4 weeks!<\/p>\n

If you need a passport more quickly, consider using a private passport expediting company to submit your passport application.<\/p>\n

A private passport expediter will deliver your passport application directly to the US Passport Agency for processing,\u00a0 so you won’t get caught in a “traffic jam” of passport applications.\u00a0 Plus, expediters offer processing times that can be as fast as 24 hours!<\/p>\n

Expedite your passport<\/a> today and see how easy it is to get ready to travel!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This Saturday, passport offices will be open for Passport Day in the USA.
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