Around 4-6 weeks if you are applying in the US using standard service. There's a rush service available if you apply at a passport office.
4 weeks
You should obtain a new passport well beyond your expiry at least 6 months so as to give more time for processing and if there are any set backs then you still have time to wait and fix the problem of the processing.
In the United States, you can not submit a first time application for a passport by mail. This has to be done at a Passport Agency. If you are renewing your passport and fulfill other requirements you may submit your passport application by mail to:National Passport Processing CenterPost Office Box 90155Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155For further information about passport applications, check the US Passport web site (see below under "Related Links" for the link.
The best time to apply for a US passport is well before the time you need it for your travel. This is because you would want to give enought time for the processing if you are looking to apply for it with standard process. For standard processing it takes about 4 to 6 weeks of processing. This will also depend on the amount of paper work and if everything checks out smoothly during the processing. Of course, if you are in a hurry you would want to apply for an expedited service or rush service so that you can get your passport a lot faster but with a lot more fees at that.
Please note this applies to already US citizens, and NOT new applicants. Estimated Time To Get Passport The estimated time the State Department gives you to receive your passport is 4-6weeks for routine service (regular fees for adults is $101.10, and children $86) and 2-3 weeks for expedited service (Add $60 to regular fees).
Applications for Passports in the US are generally available at the Post Office
For US passport processing, usually the First adult passport is processed when you are 18 and not 16 since you are still a minor, you will need your minor's passport rather than the new adult passport.
What is the maximum amount of time a canadian citizens can stay in the US with valid passport?
This will depend. Usually for an adult passport Renewal in standard processing, for passport card its $30, passport book is $110 and for both is $140. Additional fees apply depending on what type of application like if you are to apply at a regional agency or by mail for example.
I suggest you go to the US embassy wherever you are with your original passport and talk to them. This time of year here in the US it can take 6-8 weeks to get a passport.
The forms can be obtained free of charge but you need to pay processing fees to USCIS.
Go to us passport web page and look under status of application. You will need to imput info and they will tell you if it processing. You should also call the number they have.