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Okay travelers, its Wunmi here and I just may be the perfect person to teach you how to get a passport in one day, because unfortunately I had to learn from experience. Sophia and I try our best to give you all the travel saving tips, but we are human afterall. We do sometimes get it wrong, make a huge mistake, and ultimately end up paying more. This was one of those moments.

For the record, I hope none of you find yourself in a position where you have to turn a passport around in one day. It is expensive and stressful and can quite honestly be avoided if you are responsible (oops). But crazy things happen and you may end up in a situation like I did where its two days before your international trip to Belize and you are checking into your flight, only to find out that your passport expired a few months ago.

In this post, I walk through the steps I took to get a passport in a day. I will do my best to spare you the drama and will try not to make it sound as traumatic as it felt. But hopefully by the end of it, you’ll know everything you need to know to pull off an emergency passport.

Step 1: Locate Your Nearest Regional Passport Agency/Acceptance Facility

The first thing you’ll want to do–after your moment of panic– is find your nearest Passport Agency, as they will be the issuers of the physical passport. My closest one was in Chicago, Illinois, which meant taking an entire day off of work to drive the two hours to the agency (I know, off to a great start). The best way to find your closest Passport Agency  is by looking it up on the regional agency site here or by calling the main line 1-877-487-2778. There are only 25 Agencies in the United States and you can find them in most major cities.

Step 2: Gather Your Documents

So you’ve found your nearest Passport Agency, now what? You’ll want to make sure you have all the required documents needed to get the physical passport. Now this is the most important step—nothing would be worse than getting all the way there and then getting rejected because you don’t have all the documents 100% correct. Let me break it down for you.

What You Will Need

  • Birth Certificate & Driver’s License: These are what we call your Proof of Citizenship Documents. You’ll need the original copy in hand. Photo copies will be denied.
  • Passport Form: I’d recommend filling it out and printing prior to arrival to save time. Depending on your situation, you may need to fill out a few forms.
  • Photos: 2” x 2” color passport photo is required for them to scan and use for your book. Walgreens will take this for you for $10 and will make sure it meets all size and posture requirements.
  • Proof of Travel: To support the need to expedite, you’ll want something that shows you will be traveling within the next 2-4 weeks (or 24 hours in my case). A printed flight confirmation works just fine.

Step 3: The Waiting Game

There is a good chance that if you are in need of a same day passport, you will not have made an appointment with the agency. This is okay—you can still get an emergency passport without an appointment. You will, however, probably be looking at a long wait. When I arrived, I had to wait around 4 hours before I was seen. I’d recommend getting to the agency as soon as it opens so you can beat the other people who are trying to drop in without an appointment. They will always prioritize those who have made appointments, but hang in there and you will eventually be seen.

Step 4: Approval & Retrieval

Once you are seen and approved for your same day passport, it unfortunately does not end there. You will then need to come back during their passport pickup hours to retrieve your newly printed passport. Depending on when the pickup hours are for your Passport Agency and when you get approved, you may have some hours to kill while you wait for the agency to reopen for pickup. For me, pickup hours were not until 4pm, so I had to keep myself busy for a few hours. Luckily, Chicago is a great city so I had plenty to see and do.

Step 5: Pay Up

This is the not so thrifty part. Last minute passports are not cheap and there is no way around it. I paid a $60 expedited fee in addition to the standard application fee of $110.  If you add in my two hour drive to Chicago and $10 passport photos, total cost of this little adventure was over $200.

Despite how smooth it may appear in this post, nothing about this emergency passport process was quick or easy. I fumbled my way through these steps and made so many mistakes along the way. There were lots of tears and moments where I came to terms with not making it to Belize. But after hours of last minute scrambling, I was able to get my passport. I made it to Belize and had one of the best trips of my life.

The big learning here is that a lost passport or an expired date doesn’t have to be a deal breaker for your trip. Follow these steps and you’ll have a fresh new passport in no time (you just might be a little more broke).

THINGS I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN

  • Passport pickup hours are not at the same time as passport issue hours.
  • Proof of citizenship must be in its original form. Photocopies will be denied.
  • It’s advised to check your passport 2-3 months prior to an international trip (go figure).
  • Emergency passports are not cheap.

COST OF THIS ADVENTURE

  • Walgreens Passport Photos: $10
  • Passport Renewal Cost: $110
  • Expedited Passport Fee: $60
  • Transportation to Passport Agency: $30

TOTAL COST: $210 US Dollars

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2. Walk over to Tom Tom for post-dinner drinks and dancing (the vibe is strong)

3. Wrap up the next day with lunch at Something About Her — the sandwiches are cute, the branding is cuter

They are all literally down the street from one another (within walking distance) in West Hollywood, and all Bravo fan-approved. 👌🏾

Send this to your girl group and save for your next LA trip!

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It’s Hollywood’s best kept secret, but we don’t gatekeep around here! So sharing step by step how you can see a live TV show taping too… FOR FREE!

We’ve done it many times now (including @jimmykimmellive for the second time this trip where we got to see @charlizeafrica and the ladies from @secretlivesonhulu !) and it’s such a fun, behind-the-scenes way to experience the city.

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We love a thrifty find!! 🤗

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It’s Hollywood’s best kept secret, but we don’t gatekeep around here! So sharing step by step how you can see a live TV show taping too… FOR FREE!

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It’s Hollywood’s best kept secret, but we don’t gatekeep around here! So sharing step by step how you can see a live TV show taping too… FOR FREE!

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Cowboy Carter Act ✌🏼 Wunmi flew to LA to see Beyoncé the other week, so of course I had to find a stop on the tour to see Queen B, too! 📍 Chicago She was worth every minute of the 1.5-hour traffic to Soldier Field 😭 But seriously—what’s the secret to surviving Chicago traffic without rage-crying? #cowboycartertour #beyonceconcert #soldierfield #downtownchicago #visitchicago
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Our staycation must-haves in Minneapolis 

📍@canopyminneapolis

Being long-distance besties mean we’re doing a lot of staycations in each other’s cities! We love finding new gems in our neighborhoods, and this stay had it all!

1. Spacious industrial rooms with high ceilings 
2. A rooftop hot tub with views of the city
3. Access to a wellness center with a sauna 
4. Free bike rentals to explore a great location
5. On-site restaurant with tasty food options 
6. Hotel lobby bar with live music + vibes 

Bonus
7. Pet-friendly!!! 

Thanks for having us, Canopy! 

#hosted #canopybyhilton #staycation #minnesotagetaway #minneapolishotels #twincities #longdistancebesties
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Our staycation must-haves in Minneapolis 📍@canopyminneapolis Being long-distance besties mean we’re doing a lot of staycations in each other’s cities! We love finding new gems in our neighborhoods, and this stay had it all! 1. Spacious industrial rooms with high ceilings 2. A rooftop hot tub with views of the city 3. Access to a wellness center with a sauna 4. Free bike rentals to explore a great location 5. On-site restaurant with tasty food options 6. Hotel lobby bar with live music + vibes Bonus 7. Pet-friendly!!! Thanks for having us, Canopy! #hosted #canopybyhilton #staycation #minnesotagetaway #minneapolishotels #twincities #longdistancebesties
1 week ago
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[CLOSED]

Bestie weekend getaway? Don’t mind if we do!

We’re teaming up with @canopyminneapolis, @umbraminneapolis, and @solus.spa to give one lucky winner and their bestie a dreamy overnight staycation in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. The Canopy is one of our favorite hotels and it makes for the perfect girls weekend home base! 🥰 Rooftop hot tub, sauna, cocktails, and city views? Yes please!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✨1-night stay at @canopyminneapolis (blackout dates apply)
✨Access to @solus.spa (on site) 
✨$50 food & drink credit at UMBRA restaurant (on site)
✨Complimentary parking

HOW TO ENTER:
💕Like this post
👯‍♀️Tag your getaway bestie
➡️Follow @thriftywithacompass @canopyminneapolis @umbraminneapolis @solus.spa

Post this to your stories for an extra entry! 

GOOD LUCK!!!

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Giveaway closes Sunday 5/18 at 10pm CST. Winner will be announced on our IG story Monday 5/19 and must claim within 24 hours. Please be aware of scammers!
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[CLOSED] Bestie weekend getaway? Don’t mind if we do! We’re teaming up with @canopyminneapolis, @umbraminneapolis, and @solus.spa to give one lucky winner and their bestie a dreamy overnight staycation in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. The Canopy is one of our favorite hotels and it makes for the perfect girls weekend home base! 🥰 Rooftop hot tub, sauna, cocktails, and city views? Yes please! WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✨1-night stay at @canopyminneapolis (blackout dates apply) ✨Access to @solus.spa (on site) ✨$50 food & drink credit at UMBRA restaurant (on site) ✨Complimentary parking HOW TO ENTER: 💕Like this post 👯‍♀️Tag your getaway bestie ➡️Follow @thriftywithacompass @canopyminneapolis @umbraminneapolis @solus.spa Post this to your stories for an extra entry! GOOD LUCK!!! ⸻ Giveaway closes Sunday 5/18 at 10pm CST. Winner will be announced on our IG story Monday 5/19 and must claim within 24 hours. Please be aware of scammers!
2 weeks ago
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Locked up in Stillwater, Minnesota! 

We recently tested our team working skills together at @stillwaterescapeco and it’s no surprise…we had a blast and escaped the room!

Stillwater Escape Co. has three different escape rooms catered to all experience levels and group sizes, with another one coming soon. The rooms are so well designed—we can’t wait to try out all of them! 

Tag your bestie to take on the challenge! Can you beat our time??

#stillwaterescape #discoverstillwater #stillwatermn #exploremn #exploreminnesota #escaperooms #discoverminnesota
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Locked up in Stillwater, Minnesota! We recently tested our team working skills together at @stillwaterescapeco and it’s no surprise…we had a blast and escaped the room! Stillwater Escape Co. has three different escape rooms catered to all experience levels and group sizes, with another one coming soon. The rooms are so well designed—we can’t wait to try out all of them! Tag your bestie to take on the challenge! Can you beat our time?? #stillwaterescape #discoverstillwater #stillwatermn #exploremn #exploreminnesota #escaperooms #discoverminnesota
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