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Passport applications, renewals and validity rules, based on U.S. State Department guidance.
This article explains U.S. passport processing times, including routine and expedited options, mailing considerations, urgent travel appointments, and how to plan your application around your trip.
If you are planning international travel, understanding passport processing times is key. The article on how long it takes to get a passport explains the timeline.
For more on required travel documents, visit the travel documents guide which covers passports and other essentials.