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7mo ago

U.S. Passport Processing Times Reduced to Four to Six Weeks

The State Department announces faster processing times and online renewal options to improve travel readiness.

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MIAMI - JUNE 22: A Passport Processing employee uses a stack of blank passports to print a new one at the Miami Passport Agency June 22, 2007 in Miami, Florida. The Bush administration postponed for at least six months a requirement that Americans who return to the United States by land or sea from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean must carry passports. The rule, due to go into effect in January 2008, will be delayed until the summer of that year. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The State Department has reduced passport processing times to four to six weeks, down from six to eight weeks.
  • Expedited processing times remain at two to three weeks, with additional mailing times not included.
  • Online passport renewal is now available nationwide for eligible adults, enhancing service accessibility.
  • The changes follow efforts to address pandemic-induced backlogs that once extended wait times to 18 weeks.
  • The PASSPORT Act, introduced by lawmakers, aims to further streamline the application process and reduce delays.