Expediting Passport Services Comparison and Reviews

Do you need to get your passport quickly? Before rushing out to find a company to hire, you should first look for both good and bad reviews from other travelers.

Your choices can be quite overwhelming as there are more than a few US expedite services available.

Your best bet is to stick to companies that have been around and established for more than just a few years. Below you can compare our top choices and also read reviews left by others.

Our top choice for US passport expedite services:

• RushMyPassport.com is a well established company that processes US passport expedited renewals. They have an easy to use interface with clear instructions and are available for online chat during business hours. You have the option of paying for your service either online or by calling them toll-free. They have received high marks from the Wall Street Journal and a member of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).
• VisaHQ.com has a proven record of handling both an individual's application as well as taking care of Fortune 500 executives on a tight deadline. They will provide you with phone, email and live chat support. Your order status will be available to you with their online tracking system to keep you up to date on the processing status.

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Your first choice is to go through your local post office or mailing in your passport application with the expedite option checked which costs an additional $60. Some people are lucky enough to get their passport back in less than a week.

Although there are also many people who are put into an unfortunate situation by having to wait 2-3 weeks and possibly missing or rescheduling their vacation.

If you live near a regional passport agency then you can call to make an appointment to go in person to apply. This may not be an option for most since the agency is too far away or an appointment is not available in time.

Whether you need to know about expediting a passport renewal or getting a first time passport fast, there are plenty of companies out there looking for your business.

The best companies provide easy to contact customer service and order tracking so you can easily see online how far along your application is.

The instructions should not only be fully detailed but also simple to understand and complete. You also should be certain that the application you are using is the most recent, updated version.

The ideal expedite passport service should be able to guarantee your passport will be back to you before your scheduled vacation.

Make sure to check the pricing since there are different levels of processing times available. The faster you need your passport back, the higher the service fee. Most companies offer multiple levels ranging from 24 hours all the way to 15 business days.

Although paying online by credit card is becoming more and more common, most passport expedited services will still allow you to pay by money order and sometimes even personal check.

Remember also that when you are looking for expediting passport services that you have to pay a $60 expedite fee to the US Department of State, in addition to the service fee charged by the company you decide to hire.

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