Americans are travelling at record levels — the State Department issued 27.3 million passports in FY2025 and Expedia Group data also points to shorter planning windows, including a 20% ...

Current passport processing times are four to six weeks for standard service and two to three weeks for expedited service. A new passport book costs $130 plus a $35 acceptance fee, while renewals are ...

Getting or renewing a U.S. passport has gotten significantly easier and faster in the past year. Many people can renew their passports online, rather than by mail. And, as of this writing, the longest ...