Processing Times for U.S. Passports (2024)

FAQs

Processing Times for U.S. Passports? ›

As of April 2024, the standard processing time for a U.S. passport is six to eight weeks. This duration can be influenced by several factors including the volume of applications received and the accuracy of the information provided in the application.

As of April 2024, the standard processing time for a U.S. passport is six to eight weeks. This duration can be influenced by several factors including the volume of applications received and the accuracy of the information provided in the application.

Processing times in the UK

You'll usually get your passport within 3 weeks. It may take longer than 3 weeks if we need more information, or we need to interview you. We'll tell you this within 3 weeks. There are different turnaround times if you're applying from another country.

add remove How many days will it take to get an Indian passport under normal process? As per Government regulations, the standard time to get your Indian passport is 30 to 45 days from the date of application.

Make an appointment at a passport agency or center when you are within 14 calendar days of your international travel date, or 28 days if you need a foreign visa. We have two types of appointments: Life-or-Death Emergency Service and Urgent Travel Service. You cannot walk in without an appointment.

Fast Track service: If you need your passport urgently, you can use the Fast Track service, which usually processes applications within one week. However, this service may not be available in all circ*mstances and may require an additional fee.

Routine Passport Processing

Applicants will normally receive their passports within 6-8 weeks from the time the U.S. Passport Agency receives the completed passport application. However, the processing time can vary based upon the volume of passport applications received at the U.S. Passport Agency.

Routine processing will take 10-13 weeks and expedited processing, which costs an additional $60, will take 7-9 weeks. These new processing times only apply to new applications submitted on or after March 24. Processing time begins the day we receive an application and do not include mailing time.

Can I use my old passport while waiting for a new one? ›

If your passport's time is almost up, don't wait — start the renewal process now. You can't travel while your renewal application is being processed, and it's wise to ensure your travel documents are valid for at least six months past the dates of any planned international trips.

This is due to the number of passports that are backlogged. Luckily, you can avoid long passport processing times if you choose Swift to obtain your passport. We can help you get a new passport in 7-10 business days and a passport renewal in as little as 7-10 business days.

Can I travel with less than 6 months on my passport? Generally speaking, you cannot travel with a passport that expires in less than six months. Exceptions apply for certain countries.

Current processing times

"As of December 18, 2023, passport processing times are 6-8 weeks for routine service and 2-3 weeks for expedited service," the State Department spokesperson said. "With this update, we have returned to our pre-pandemic processing times from March 2020."

Q-5-What is the processing time of normal passport? Answer: Normal fee passport will be issued after 21 working days.

U.S. passport renewal

Routine processing: Six to eight weeks. Expedited processing: Two to three weeks.

Still In Transit: Your application status is "Not Available" because your application is still in transit to a passport agency or center.

There is no limit on how early you can renew your passport, but the U.S. Department of State³ suggests renewing it nine months before the expiration date.