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Get Your Processing Time
Processing times refer to how long it takes to review your passport application at our agencies or centers. You will receive your passport after we finish processing it and it arrives in the mail.
How long does it take to get a passport?
Mailing your application
Up to 2 weeks
It may take 2 weeks for your application to get to us. You can pay for faster delivery when you submit your application.
Processing your application
4 to 6 weeks
One of our passport agencies reviews your application and supporting documents. You can select routine service or expedited service for an additional $60.
Receiving your passport
Up to 2 weeks
It may take 2 weeks for you to get your passport after we mail it. You can pay an express mail fee for 1-3 day return delivery.
Mailing and receiving times may be different in your area. Visit passportstatus.state.gov to get information on when your passport will arrive or check your email for status updates.
Current processing times
- Routine processing takes 4-6 weeks.
- Expedited processing takes 2-3 weeks.
- Urgent travel requires an appointment at a passport agency and proof of international travel within 14 calendar days.
Check your application status
After you apply, we will send updates to the email address you provided on your application. Learn what each status means.
About our processing times
Mailing times are not part of the processing time. Consider the total time it will take to receive your passport when you are booking travel.
It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to get to us. Add another 2 weeks for you to get your new passport after we mail it.
You may get your passport on a different date than your family member or friend who applied on the same day.
Our processing times may change because of increased passport demand or other factors. Our busiest time is between late winter and summer. Plan ahead and apply when we are less busy between October and December.
If we send you a letter or email requesting more information, respond as soon as you can. If we need more information, it may take longer to process your passport.