I think that's what I did. And I'm not even sure I wrapped it in anything more than the application for renewal and enclosed a check. Not worth overthinking.I used plain ol' 1st class, wrapped in paper - no problem.
The Commander-in-Chief mailed our passports off 1st class and we rec'd our new passport back under three (3) weeks.
Timely topic for me as I'm filling out the renewal paperwork now.
Question: Can I mail 2 renewals (mine and DW) together in the same envelope?
It really depends on the countries you are visiting and sometimes even the airline you are traveling with;A related passport question. Is it a RULE or only a recommendation, that your passport expiration date should be at least SIX Months after your expected return to the US date? We are traveling to Israel in early September , returning to the US on September 13, 2019. My passport expires on March 3, 2020, a bit LESS than 6 months after my return date.
Do I really need to send in my passport for renewal BEFORE my trip to be in compliance with the 6 month expiration rule? Also, adding to the complication of this, we are traveling to Aruba in July, where obviously I need my passport and we will be returning on July 22, only about 6 weeks before leaving on our trip to Israel.
Can I just wait until I get back from Israel to renew my passport?
The State Department doesn't give a rat's patootie, as long as it is still valid when you enter the dear ol' U.S. of A. Outbound, the carrier (usually) wants your passport to be valid during the full period of the visa that gives you access to the foreign country (usually a tourist visa is valid for 6 months). Using this as a guideline, you should be fine to wait until your return. The only problem would be if your return is delayed. And of course, if you are arguing with the agent at the airport on 9/13/19, you don't know me.A related passport question. Is it a RULE or only a recommendation, that your passport expiration date should be at least SIX Months after your expected return to the US date? We are traveling to Israel in early September , returning to the US on September 13, 2019. My passport expires on March 3, 2020, a bit LESS than 6 months after my return date.
Do I really need to send in my passport for renewal BEFORE my trip to be in compliance with the 6 month expiration rule? Also, adding to the complication of this, we are traveling to Aruba in July, where obviously I need my passport and we will be returning on July 22, only about 6 weeks before leaving on our trip to Israel.
Can I just wait until I get back from Israel to renew my passport?
Unless the return is delayed beyond expiration, there should be no issues with flying back to the US, unless one's travels traverse through some other county.The only problem would be if your return is delayed. And of course, if you are arguing with the agent at the airport on 9/13/19, you don't know me.
At most international airports, interline transfers are usually accomplished without clearing immigration (or a passport check) but in unusual circumstances there might be a snag. I'd chance it.Unless the return is delayed beyond expiration, there should be no issues with flying back to the US, unless one's travels traverse through some other county.
Timely topic for me as I'm filling out the renewal paperwork now.
Question: Can I mail 2 renewals (mine and DW) together in the same envelope?
... Our passports came with the pictures reversed...