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U.S. Passports > Prepare to Apply for a Passport Homepage > Processing Times for U.S. Passports
| Routine | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Expedited | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Urgent | Must make an appointment and have international travel within 14 calendar days |
Routine: 6 to 8 weeks
Expedited: 2 to 3 weeks
Expedited at Agency: Must have international travel within 14 calendar days
Application status updates will be sent to the email address you provided on your application. You can also check the status of the application online and learn more about each status update.
We change our processing times as demand for passports changes during the year. From late winter into summer, demand for passports is generally higher than other periods of the year. Plan ahead and apply during our slower season from October through December.
If you receive a letter or email requesting more information to complete your application, respond as soon as possible. If you receive this letter or email, it may take longer to get your passport. Follow the instructions in the letter or email, and go to our Respond to a Letter or Email page for more information.
Yes, this is our email and the links in the email will take you to this website. We are emailing customers who have passports expiring in the next year and reminding them to renew. The subject line of the email will be: