What if I need to travel internationally while my passport is being renewed?

by Gary
(Atlanta, GA)

Question: My passport expires in September, and I need to travel in October. However, I may also need to travel to Switzerland in August. Is there some document that I can print out to show that I have a valid passport, but it is currently being renewed?

Answer: A passport book is the only acceptable document for air travel to another country. In fact, you need to renew your passport before you travel to Switzerland. Although you are not required to obtain a visa, your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay in order to enter Switzerland.

Expediting a passport renewal by mail takes 2-3 weeks. The only way to get your passport renewed in less time is to submit the application at a regional passport agency where it can be done in one day.

There is no agency in Atlanta. The closest would be DC, Miami or New Orleans. For more information, click the link below.

U.S. Passport Agency List

If you are unable to visit a regional agency, you can submit the application through a professional expediting service. To begin the process of getting your passport renewed quickly, click the link below.

Expedited Passport Renewal