Frequent travel comes with its fair share of nightmarish situations. From painfully long layovers to last-minute cancellations to airplane neighbors who insist on snoring for the duration of a 10-hour flight, there’s plenty that can go wrong during a getaway. The ultimate travel nightmare, though? Realizing that your passport has expired, thus barring you from leaving the country. Thankfully, a new program offers travelers the chance to renew their passports faster than ever before and avoid major meltdowns.
For standard passport renewals, travelers can expect to approximately six to eight weeks in turnaround time. If you have a looming vacation or business trip, though, this time frame is simply impossible to work with - particularly when your travel needs arise during an emergency or in conjunction with other travelers.
For those who simply can’t wait, a new program organized via FedEx and RushMyPassport now offers patrons the chance to renew their passports within 24 hours. To participate, simply visit your local FedEx store or head to the shipping company’s website for necessary paperwork. Through the service, travelers can replace lost passports, update passport photos, or apply for a basic renewal.
Of course, this lightning-speed service isn’t without a hefty price tag. With lofty costs for rushed renewal via FedEx, along with overnight shipping rates in both directions and governmental fees, travelers seeking new passports within 24 hours could find themselves shelling out more than $700. For those hoping to avoid full-blown travel nightmares, however, the less-than-frugal financial hit might just pay off.
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Have you found yourself dealing with the hassle of an expired passport during previous vacations or business trips? Be sure to share your experiences with us in the comment section below! To read about another recent change that might affect your upcoming travel endeavors, check out our previous article here.
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