The government shutdown, which started on Oct. 1, continues to drag on. Here's how it's impacting passport applications and ...

Renewing your passport online doesn't mean that you'll receive it any sooner than usual, though. The State Department is sticking to its " routine service " for passport renewals, whether they're ...

Standard processing can take up to 13 weeks, but you can check the status of your application online or by phone. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...

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 ...

The government entered a shutdown last Wednesday after Congress failed to pass legislation for federal spending.

PHILADELPHIA -- Panic is growing among travelers. Many are saying their upcoming trips are in jeopardy because they can't get their passports. If you need a new passport, you are urged to apply as ...

CHICAGO -- This morning, millions of Americans hoping to travel abroad are instead stuck in limbo in a massive mounting backlog of passport applications. "I'm trying to contact everyone that I can to ...