How Long Will it Take to Process a Passport Application?
Updated Processing Times
February-April is the busiest time of year for Passport Services, with Americans planning spring break and summer trips. The best advice is, “Apply Early!” Or even “now’” if you might be checking out deals on airfare or hotels outside the U.S.
If you are traveling or need your passport in order to get a visa within the next 10 days, please call us at the National Passport Information Center or use the link below to check the status of your application online.
If you have already applied but will not need your passport within the next two weeks:
Don't worry, please!!! There should be no need to contact us at this time. Our goal is to make sure that no one misses a trip. We have added staff and are working overtime across the country.
Checking the status of your application: You can check the status of your application online. Currently, it is taking up to 7 days for Expedited Applications and up to 3 weeks for Routine Applications to be tracked online. Please allow that much time before contacting us to check on your application.
If you apply And Choose
You will receive your passport within about
At a Passport Acceptance Facility*
or
By Mail (for renewal, additional pages, and amendment)
Routine Service 10 Weeks**
Expedited Service
Plus Overnight delivery service for:
Sending your application and Returning your passport to you
3-4 Weeks***
*One of 8,000+ facilities accepting passport applications, such as your local post office, municipal office, courthouse, library. (See Where to Apply for Passports Nationwide )
** Normally Routine Service passports are received within 6 weeks. Currently, it is taking up to 10 weeks. If you are not traveling within the next 10 days, please check the status of your application online, keeping in mind that it is taking approximately 3 weeks for our system to start tracking your application. If you are traveling within the next 10 days, please call or email the National Passport Information Center.
***Normally, Expedite Service takes 2 weeks to receive your passport from the date you applied. Because of unusually high demand, it is now taking 3-4 weeks and possibly longer if you renewed by mail and did not mark “Expedite” on the mailing envelope. If you haven’t received your passport and are traveling within the next 10 days , please call or email the National Passport Information Center .
NOTE:
* THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT A PASSPORT AGENCY. CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT PAY ANYONE OR ANY BUSINESS MAKING SUCH A CHARGE.
* Passport Agencies assist customers with urgent travel needs (generally if you are traveling within 2 weeks) and require proof of departure.
* Most Passport Agencies are open by appointment only and require proof of your travel date or need for foreign visas. See List of Regional Passport Agencies .
2007-03-04 14:52:47
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answered by roundater 5
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You can get a passport in as few as 2 weeks, but it'll cost you about $60 extra in passport fees, plus the shipping if you don't use standard mail. They suggest you use two-way overnight shipping if you really want it as fast as possible. You'll also have to be sure to write "Expedite" on the envelope when you mail it in.
Check out the site below for a good overview and further instructions.
2007-03-03 14:45:03
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answered by Digital Haruspex 5
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it takes 6-8 weeks, but you can pay extra money for quicker service. the extra fee can guarantee the passport is received by June.
2007-03-03 14:47:02
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answered by siobahn_85 2
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It just took us 6 -8 weeks unless you pay more you can get it sooner
2007-03-03 14:42:28
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answered by dotcombust007 3
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I have been waiting 6 weeks now
2007-03-03 16:40:27
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answered by Anonymous
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It Took me about TWO months to get my "OFFICIAL" paperwork done!
2007-03-03 14:43:21
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answered by Anonymous
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