Can one request the renewal of his passport in his home country, even?
There are nearly 200 countries in the world issuing passports, how would anyone know what your countrys policies and rules are? I renewed my British passport by sending in the paperwork to the British Embassy in Washington DC, it took just over a week. I expedited things by paying outward and return by FedEx, which also added a certain level of security. It would be unreasonable to have to travel to your consulate or embassy if it is the other side of the country, Id look into doing your renewal by mail.