Last night I got a very special package in the mail. As you may recall, I renewed my passport on the 17th of January. I paid for it to get expedited, even though I am not in need of it at this exact moment. Anyway, I got it! It is 52 pages of adventures waiting to come!
Remember that when renewing a passport, they will renew the standard size, which is 21 pages. You can request 52 pages at no extra charge. The renewal application states that the 52 page option is only available as supplies last, or something that effect. There is no guarantee that you will get the larger size. I went for it, knowing that I wouldn't be disappointed if I got the normal passport size.
I was elated when I opened that express envelope and got the large one! It feels so much more legit. Now, just as an FYI: your old passport and your new passport DO NOT come in the same package. For security purposes, they send you your new one first and your old one will follow in a separate package. (There is an insert in the package that states this).
So, renew your passport in the off season. Not only will it come faster, but you will be prepared just in case an adventure just happens to come along. Seriously, I really want to go to Iceland. Haven't you seen Walter Mitty? It just looks fantastic and beautiful.
My next phase of gathering documents, even though I am no longer applying to EPIK at this juncture, is getting a background check. Background checks are only valid for 6 months, so I will be doing it near the end of February, beginning of March.
Stay tuned!!
Remember that when renewing a passport, they will renew the standard size, which is 21 pages. You can request 52 pages at no extra charge. The renewal application states that the 52 page option is only available as supplies last, or something that effect. There is no guarantee that you will get the larger size. I went for it, knowing that I wouldn't be disappointed if I got the normal passport size.
I was elated when I opened that express envelope and got the large one! It feels so much more legit. Now, just as an FYI: your old passport and your new passport DO NOT come in the same package. For security purposes, they send you your new one first and your old one will follow in a separate package. (There is an insert in the package that states this).
So, renew your passport in the off season. Not only will it come faster, but you will be prepared just in case an adventure just happens to come along. Seriously, I really want to go to Iceland. Haven't you seen Walter Mitty? It just looks fantastic and beautiful.
My next phase of gathering documents, even though I am no longer applying to EPIK at this juncture, is getting a background check. Background checks are only valid for 6 months, so I will be doing it near the end of February, beginning of March.
Stay tuned!!
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