To expedite your passport, pay extra for expedited shipping and, if necessary, make an appointment at a passport agency. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us ...

Technically, you could get a passport in 24 hours, but the chances of it working out are vanishingly slim. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click ...

Maybe you want to spend some time abroad? A U.S. passport allows access to 186 destinations. And more U.S. residents are looking to get the documents, to the point where the U.S. Department of State ...

If you already have a U.S. passport, check its expiration date. An adult passport lasts 10 years—but many countries require that it be valid at least six months past the date of your trip. To renew ...

Here's how to check your passport status after submitting an application for a new passport or renewing an old one, and what to do if it's taking too long.

For several months now, it’s taken longer than usual to get an American passport. Like many problems, the pandemic is at least partly to blame. When COVID-19-related travel restrictions were lifted, ...

The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here. Whether last-minute travel plans have suddenly popped up or a big international trip is on the horizon, it is not uncommon for Americans to ...

If you need a passport fast, even the government’s “expedited” service takes a month. Use this hack to do it in a day. I recently found myself in a passport pickle. I took a travel-writing assignment ...

Travelers who are trying to get or renew a passport will need to wait a little longer than normal, even if they're willing to pay for expedited service. In response to high demand, the U.S. Department ...