It's taking longer to get a US passport now

[ATCclears]

The time frame to receive a US passport is far longer than it was pre-pandemic. Total turnaround time for a standard passport application can be 18 weeks, with 12 weeks for processing and six weeks for mailing, according to the State Department. It says an expedited application can take up to 12 weeks.

Passport Renewals Are Taking Months—Have You Checked Yours Lately?

Anxious U.S. travelers with expired or nearly expired passports are finding their renewal applications are taking longer than in the past—sometimes up to 18 weeks.

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[Certaindeaf]

That's really not that bad. I paid for my mail order bride three years ago and she still hasn't arrived.

 

[The Heretic]

Thanks for the reminder. My passport expired a LONG time ago and I need to get a new one. I want to do some traveling this winter to the S. Pacific.

 

[SouthWillRise]

It has always taken forever. I literally had to provide my grade school report cards along with a ridiculous amount of documents for them to believe I was who I say I am.

 

[bigbearbear]

Thanks for the reminder. My passport expired a LONG time ago and I need to get a new one. I want to do some traveling this winter to the S. Pacific.

Remember to apply or renew your Global Entry too, makes the return trip easier and quicker.

 

[Flopsweat]

Remember to apply or renew your Global Entry too, makes the return trip easier and quicker.

Oh well that Global Entry thing is not at all what it sounded like then.

 

[SrMachoSolo]

Oh well that Global Entry thing is not at all what it sounded like then.

Disappointed? Don't fret, I'm sure the government will find another way in...

-Robert

 

[L84Cabo]

Considering this is the same group of idiots that run the post office, I don't think 4.5 months is too bad.

 

[Flopsweat]

Considering this is the same group of idiots that run the post office, I don't think 4.5 months is too bad.

Think of the DMV. Then imagine if it were federal.

 

[Hop Sing]

We just renewed ours and it took a little over a month to get them. Not sure of exact timing on that, but pretty close.