Are you thinking about a vacation outside the U.S. but need a passport? Well, you are on the right site. We have put together the information you will need to get your Virginia passport.

In this great State, there are many acceptance facilities to take your documents. The most convenient one to go to the post office. However, there are many more like the post office to go. For instance, you can go to a county clerk’s office, a courthouse, or a library. But before you go, contact the office to know the acceptance time for a passport application.

Getting a Virginia Passport

Most people choose the post office because of the longer operating hours. Also, there are many more post offices than county offices, courthouses, and libraries.

So, take your papers, including the completed form, supporting documents, and fee, when you apply. If you get a minor passport, both parents must be present. Otherwise, complete the appropriate forms or else your child application will get rejected.

Post Office Processing Options

With the acceptance of your application, you will be presented with two processing options. The first is no rush or routine processing. This option takes 7-10 weeks and can take longer under specific circumstances. If you have no intention of traveling and can wait, select this one.

The other option is if you don’t have the time to wait seven weeks. Expedited processing, as it is known as, decrease the time by two weeks. So, you will have a new passport in 3-5 weeks. To get approval, show your proof of travel, flight itinerary usually works, and pay the extra cost.

Upon approval, you will get your new passport in the mail. A few weeks later, you will receive your other documents (birth certificate, Naturalization certificate, and marriage certificate) in the mail as well. 

Do you need a Passport in a Rush?

For emergencies or short-notice trips, you can get a passport in a day or with-in two weeks. These options are not available at the local acceptance facilities. You will either go to a private expeditor (you can find online) or a regional passport agency. The service provided by both will have additional charges, but you are guaranteed to get your travel document.

Regional Passport Agency

A regional agency offers same day service only. However, there are only 26 in the U.S., so you may require to travel out of the state you reside. Philadelphia Passport Agency is the nearest office to Virginia residents.

To get a passport at this location, you need an appointment. Call the National Passport Center hotline at (877) 487-2778 for one. Abide by the specific instructions given to you to avoid any delays in the process. All the agencies are in Federal Buildings, so security is stringent.

American Passport

Americanpassport.com is an online passport expeditor with many years of passport processing. Regardless of where you live, you can get a passport according to when you need it. This online expeditor offers rush processing so you can get a passport in a day. Also, you will have additional processing options that range from the same day and up to two weeks.

So, if you need a passport for the first time (adult or child), replace any expired, damaged, lost or stolen one, speak with the agent about the process of getting your new document. 

How Does it Work?

Select Your Passport Type

As a customer, you get to choose from a list of the passport you will apply for. For example, will you apply as a first-time applicant, for a child passport, for a passport renewal, or to replace a lost or stolen passport.

Select the Processing Option

Then, you get the processing options. Will you need the passport the same day, in 2-7 days, or 10-15 days. The choices you select will determine the price you will pay.  

Provide Your Documents

You must provide a complete application that includes the form, supporting documents, and the fees. Package all the papers and send them by UPS or FedEx using overnight shipping. Include a prepaid envelope with your address to get your new passport.

Your Return Documents

Once Americanpassport.com receives your passport, it will be forwarded to you. Any package received without a prepaid envelope must pay for the return postage. You will receive all the supporting documents in the return envelope.