The State Division’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is decreasing processing occasions for passports to 4-6 weeks, down from our prior dedication of 6-8 weeks. This announcement comes after months of issuing passports properly underneath the 6-8 week dedication. It showcases our progress to constantly enhance the effectivity, fairness, and accessibility of the U.S. passport software course of. The up to date 4-6 week processing time applies to each purposes submitted by paper or on-line.
For Individuals in want of expedited service for U.S. passports, our processing stays 2‑3 weeks. These processing occasions start when an software is acquired by the State Division and don’t embody mailing occasions.
As we introduced in September, Individuals who want to renew their passport now have the choice to make use of the On-line Passport Renewal system, a safe on-line course of that may save effort and time. On-line Passport Renewal is accessible at Travel.State.Gov/renewonline.
We encourage Individuals to test their passport expiration date and apply early, analysis their vacation spot by visiting travel.state.gov, and enroll within the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.
