Trying to renew passport urgently

[ClickityClackity 134]

Hi all!

 

Has anyone tried to renew their Spanish passport lately?

The earliest appointment I was able to get almost a month ago was for June 6th. I have a wedding in Spain in June 24th, and their turnaround for passports is 3 weeks.

I wanted to see if it's possible to just show up to the consulate in Los Angeles and see if they can process it earlier, but I wanted to ask if anyone has ever done that before, and if it's even worth it to go.

 

Thank you for your help!

 

 

[Verrou 1,962]

try to call the consulate and ask them this is emergency and see what they said

[ClickityClackity 134]

Just now, Misscloud said:

try to call the consulate and ask them this is emergency and see what they said

the consulate does not answer the phone and I have sent them 4 emails so far. They have very bad reviews mentioning their lack of communication...

[Timona 4,207]

Are you Spanish citizen?

[Redro 4,611]

When does your passport expire or has it already expired? 
would you be able to renew it IN Spain while on your trip and then return to US with new passport? Do you have enough time? 
I would also check to see if you’re allowed to enter Spain on an expired passport. Some countries allow this… 

Edited April 19, 2023 by ROK2USA

[Verrou 1,962]

44 minutes ago, ClickityClackity said:

the consulate does not answer the phone and I have sent them 4 emails so far. They have very bad reviews mentioning their lack of communication...

i will try the old school way, just go to the consulate and ask. worst case they said NO

[ClickityClackity 134]

48 minutes ago, Timona said:

Are you Spanish citizen?

I am 

 

32 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

i will try the old school way, just go to the consulate and ask. worst case they said NO

That's honestly what I'm going to try to do. It's a long drive, but at this point I'll just have to 

 

39 minutes ago, ROK2USA said:

When does your passport expire or has it already expired? 
would you be able to renew it IN Spain while on your trip and then return to US with new passport? Do you have enough time? 
I would also check to see if you’re allowed to enter Spain on an expired passport. Some countries allow this… 

My passport is set to expire soon, and my trip to Spain is literally four days. I cannot renew it while in there. 

I am able to enter Spain on an expired passport, the issue is getting back to the States...

[Redro 4,611]

1 minute ago, ClickityClackity said:

I am 

 

That's honestly what I'm going to try to do. It's a long drive, but at this point I'll just have to 

 

My passport is set to expire soon, and my trip to Spain is literally four days. I cannot renew it while in there. 

I am able to enter Spain on an expired passport, the issue is getting back to the States...

Understood… was hoping you had a longer trip planned. 
good luck! And maybe drive to the embassy… hopefully you can get them to help you. 

[ClickityClackity 134]

1 minute ago, ROK2USA said:

Understood… was hoping you had a longer trip planned. 
good luck! And maybe drive to the embassy… hopefully you can get them to help you. 

I have to go back for a wedding but I can only use my long weekend, as I will be on duty the rest of the week 

Thank you for your help!

[Timona 4,207]

When exactly does your PP expire?

[ClickityClackity 134]

2 minutes ago, Timona said:

When exactly does your PP expire?

June 11th