[Hidden-tech] Getting a last-minute passport

[Chris Duncan, GISmatters]

The information about this is laid out quite clearly on the State Dept web 
site - I was reading about it a few weeks ago. My recollection is that 
possession of a ticket for international travel in less than 2 weeks in 
hand for a visit to the Boston office is the way - no appt needed, from my 
recollection, but double-check on the state.gov site, which covered a 
number of scenarios in great detail and specificity.

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> Hi all,
> 
> A friend of mine plans to leave on May 28th for Germany, but has 
> misplaced his passport. He had one back in 2003, but just can't find it 
> anywhere. He was told by one of the passport offices that he can 
> schedule an appointment with them within two weeks of his trip, to get 
> an expedited passport, but it has to be AFTER he has purchased his plane 
> ticket. So, he's bought the ticket already, a $1000 plane ticket.
> 
> He has called and made an appointment to get an expedited passport on 
> May 29th, the day after he is scheduled to leave. Ugghh....
> 
> Does anyone have any experience with this kind of situation and have any 
> advice to share? He is aware that there are places that will charge good 
> money to help expedite a passport, but it is extra $$ that he does not 
> want to spend unless it is unavoidable. His next step so far is to drive 
> to Boston and wait in person for an appointment at the passport office 
> at the Tip O'Neil Federal Building on Causeway Street.
> 
> Thanks in advance for any helpful info,
> Deb
> 
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