How Long Does it take to get a Passport:
Routinely it takes 10-13 weeks to process a passport, but this does not include the mail time. It may take up to 2 weeks for applications to arrive by mail at a passport agency or center, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive a completed passport in the mail after we print it.
Consider the total time it will take to receive your passport when you are booking travel. Processing times can change for most up-to-date information visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/processing-times.html
How long is a Passport Valid:
A U.S. passport is valid for 10 years for most adults or five years if it was issued before the passport holder reached the age of 16.
Passport Renewal:
When timing your passport renewal, keep in mind your expiration date, as well as where and when you're traveling. Ideally, you should renew it at least six months before it expires, especially if you have travel coming up to countries that require six months of passport validity.
Regardless of entry requirements, it's always best to renew ahead of time to avoid backlogs during busy travel periods and possible delays like those we experienced during the pandemic.
For more information on renewing a passport go here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html
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