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Short answer: the answer depends on context, but here is the general rule.
**Why:** once you have done it once, the second time takes half the effort. Specifically with passport: book 6–8 weeks ahead for the best prices.
**Watch out for:** jumping in without a clear goal. This catches a lot of people who assume passport is simpler than it actually is.
**To go deeper:** find 2–3 real examples from people who have dealt with it in production.
Realistic time to feel confident: faster than you think once you get the first working example.
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