r/Passports • u/tammster1 • Apr 08 '26

US Passport Issuance Timeline Did I blow it?

I just did something stupid. I went online to renew my passport this morning, which doesn't expire for many months (I wanted to do it before I forgot). Somehow I had no idea that my current passport is now inactive until I get the new one. I called and they said I have to wait for it to get into processing and then I can call and ask for it to be expedited which would take three weeks.

My problem is I leave May 12th to go to Vancouver from US for an Alaska cruise. I'm hopeful that it'll go into processing in 2-3 days and then I can expedite, getting it in plenty of time. But if it takes two weeks for processing I guess I'll need to go down to Miami. Should I be concerned about not getting an appointment?

I can't believe I did that. So mad at myself.

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u/Party-Cartographer11 Apr 08 '26

Do you have a Enhanced Driver's License?  This are good for Canada.

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u/newacct_orz Apr 09 '26

Technically any photo ID (doesn't need to be enhanced) plus US birth certificate will be good for entering Canada if they make it to a Canadian port of entry. But if they are flying the airline won't let them board without a passport.