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US Passport Wait Times Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels

U.S. passport processing times have dropped to their shortest since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with routine service now taking between six and eight weeks and expedited processing taking two to three weeks. The State Department has fulfilled its commitment to return to pre-pandemic benchmarks and has been aggressively recruiting and hiring to meet demand. Over 24 million passport books and cards were issued in the U.S. between October 2022 and September 2023, marking an all-time high.

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Passport Processing Times Plummet: Know Your Wait Time

The U.S. State Department has announced a decrease in passport processing times, with routine service now taking between seven and 10 weeks, down from eight to 11 weeks. Expedited service, which incurs a $60 fee, will now take three to five weeks, down from five to seven weeks. The State Department attributes the decrease to increased resources and hiring efforts to meet the high demand for passports. These estimates do not include mailing times. The changes come after a record-breaking issuance of over 24 million passport cards and books between October 2022 and September 2023. The article also provides information on the passport application process and required documents.

via USA TODAY|

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