Passport applications and renewals continue during a government shutdown, as the State Department keeps services running.

As of July 2022, the processing times shared by the U.S. Department of State for a passport application are eight to 11 weeks. The processing time of a passport starts as soon as it’s received by a ...

Good news, future international travelers: The wait to get your passport has dropped. The U.S. Department of State updated its passport processing times on Oct. 2. Now, passport applicants can expect ...