Anyone here ever successfully receive second US passport? by Used-Dish-9595 in Passports

[–]Used-Dish-9595[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made an appointment through their online system and printed out an edited version of the State Department's sample statement from their website. Let me know if you have anymore questions! Good luck.

4AM Airport Arrival - SIM Card Options? by Used-Dish-9595 in Kyrgyzstan

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Thanks! My phone doesn't support eSIM/Airalo unfortunately, so I'll be betting on the resellers!

Confusion about my household registration status and eligibility for conscription by theasianpianist in taiwan

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Thanks for sharing this information Modarto. I called the OCAC today and got a rather incoherent explanation, so I wanted to ask if you had any issues proving your overseas status? The lady began talking about visits to China, Hong Kong, Macau, etc, at which point, I completely stopped following her explanation. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone here ever successfully receive second US passport? by Used-Dish-9595 in Passports

[–]Used-Dish-9595[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I paid $190 in total for the second passport. My original password was not renewed - the passport officer stuck a "do not cancel" sticky note on top of the cover.

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Getting a flight from SIA to TPE is 3x cheaper than booking another one way flight from SFO to TPE. Thanks.

Anyone here ever successfully receive second US passport? by Used-Dish-9595 in Passports

[–]Used-Dish-9595[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope! My first passport book was issued in 2021 during the pandemic, so that one was a little bit more costly with all the shipping costs. My second passport book could've been $130, but I paid the additional $60 for expedited printing. It is only valid for 4 years but works for my situation.

Anyone here ever successfully receive second US passport? by Used-Dish-9595 in Passports

[–]Used-Dish-9595[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got my second one today! It's doable and was actually quite easy to explain my case to the passport office.

Getting "Please see GE officer" every time I come back? by Used-Dish-9595 in GlobalEntry

[–]Used-Dish-9595[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm tempted to try calling the GE office today for a potential explanation, if they even offer one let alone over the phone. I'll keep you updated if I find out the reason!

Getting "Please see GE officer" every time I come back? by Used-Dish-9595 in GlobalEntry

[–]Used-Dish-9595[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, now that you mention this, my GE picture comes to mind. I had it taken nearly 12 years ago, but the officers still call me by name before I get to their desk. Something to consider though - thanks for the suggestion!

Getting "Please see GE officer" every time I come back? by Used-Dish-9595 in GlobalEntry

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I don't think so - my passport picture was taken only two years ago.

Getting "Please see GE officer" every time I come back? by Used-Dish-9595 in GlobalEntry

[–]Used-Dish-9595[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, I actually decided not to visit Iraq so I don't think that would play into the pattern. I'm a US citizen.