subject: Things to know about a same day passport [print this page] Now that you know how to get a passport in a same day, why not just go and apply for a passport right now. A US passport is valid for ten years for ages of 16 and up - only 5 years for those under 16. Same day passports are not cheap but they are available if you need them. If the situation demands a same day passport, the price will be worth being able to leave the country in a correct time.
