You are visiting Element Lab Solutions for customers in United Kingdom and Ireland.
Please select your region to view products and services available in your location.
Changing region may affect factors such as product availability, pricing and shipping options.
You have a complex itinerary, you are terrified of making a mistake on the forms, or you simply don't have the time to deal with the post office and government delays. Skip CIBT if:
Once your packet is ready, you ship it to a CIBT processing center using a secure, trackable courier (like FedEx or UPS). CIBT then hand-carries your application to the Passport Agency. Why Use CIBT Instead of the Post Office? cibt passport renewal full
| Tier | Processing Time | Estimated CIBT Fee (excl. gov't $130) | Best for | |------|----------------|----------------------------------------|----------| | Standard | 5–7 weeks | $99–$149 | Non-urgent, but you want hand-holding | | Expedited | 2–3 weeks | $249–$349 | Last-minute business trips | | Rush | 5–8 business days | $449–$599 | “I forgot my passport” territory | | Emergency | 24–48 hours | $699–$999+ | Life-or-death / same-day travel | You have a complex itinerary, you are terrified
You have more than 8 weeks before your trip and want to save on service fees by renewing directly through the State Department's website current estimated wait times Why Use CIBT Instead of the Post Office
: CIBT provides real-time order tracking and will contact you via email once your materials arrive or if additional information is needed. cibtvisas.ca Eligibility for Simplified Renewal
To use the simplified renewal process (standard for most adult renewals), your current passport must meet these criteria: Issued within the last Was valid for 5 or 10 years Issued when you were 16 years of age or older Contains the same name, date of birth, and place of birth you want on the new one. Renewal Fees (as of March 31, 2026)
: Used for non-urgent renewals through their system.