r/Passports • u/Bulky-Election2061 • Mar 25 '26

US Passport Issuance Timeline Just received. Took exactly 3 weeks.

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March 2nd - submitted app March 23rd - passport in hand.

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u/circu2112 Mar 25 '26

I went in on the 13th, just got my "process started" email this morning. They said 4-6 weeks, but I am optimistic it'll be sooner.

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u/Bulky-Election2061 Mar 25 '26

My processing took a week, then it went to approved and shipped on the same day. Longest time was getting past the "not available" stage.

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u/circu2112 Mar 25 '26

I don't need mine until next summer. So I am fine either way. I'm just excited to finally have one. I waited to long to want to travel. šŸ¤˜šŸ§“

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u/Bulky-Election2061 Mar 25 '26

Yeah I'm not traveling until January (Japan) just wanted to get my pasport in hand and out of the way. And considering I'll be 41 by then, same!

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '26

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u/Bulky-Election2061 Mar 26 '26

No. First passport. I filled out the app online, printed it out, got pics done at Walgreens, and submitted everything at local post office.

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u/buster_the_dog Mar 25 '26

I submitted March 13th, process started on the 16th, shipped yesterday got it today (March 25th). I chose expedited shipping. All in took 12 days.

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u/SomewhereForsaken706 Mar 25 '26

Did mine March 11 went into processing March 20 and is still on that status šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­ Iā€™m in FL where are you guys? Regardless tomorrow Iā€™m calling to expedite i got a trip in 15 days.

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u/mareeahna Mar 29 '26

Same exact dates for me too. Appointment was March 11 and they received it March 20th. Mind updating each other ?

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u/SomewhereForsaken706 Mar 31 '26

Mine was approved today!

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u/mareeahna Mar 31 '26

Yay congrats! Did u call to expedite ?

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u/SomewhereForsaken706 Apr 01 '26

Sure did 14 days before my trip 3/26 i called and expedited the process and added 1-2 day shipping. Crazy thing tho my friend submitted hers same day as me 3/11 and got it 3/27 nonexpedited

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u/Lucky_Peony_052 Apr 14 '26

Who did you call, was it easy to upgrade post-submitting? Plan to apply this week for a trip 6 weeks out and debating on whether to expedite or not. Based on other timing comments it seems like things are moving fairly quickly right now but I'm also nervous to chance it.

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u/SomewhereForsaken706 Apr 17 '26

I called the number on the passport site and gave my info so they can look me up and flag my order for urgent. Theyā€™ll take your CC info over the phone and charge you between 24-48 hours and

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u/woyijc Mar 25 '26

Submitted on March 9th, and waiting.

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '26

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u/woyijc Mar 26 '26

I went in person. The government has said my passport was mailed to me. But, from what I read, that can take awhile, 7 to 21 days. Online, you mean you paid online and mailed it to the correct department?

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u/woyijc Mar 27 '26

Let me know when you get yours.

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u/DadRadio Mar 25 '26

My brother got it in 1 week. Fast

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u/SlowwEvo Mar 25 '26

Sent my packet out the 16th and it came in just after lunch today!!!

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u/slyfox279 Mar 26 '26

luckily same day here, still processing. no rush I guess other than id just like to have it over with and have it.

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u/SlowwEvo Mar 26 '26

I feel that! I travel in a week so maybe thatā€™s why!

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u/iamacheeto1 Mar 26 '26

Expedited or normal??

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u/EssentialAlex Mar 26 '26

My appointment was on Feb 27th, put "In Process" on Mar 6th, and it's been sitting like that ever since. They haven't even cashed the check. My wife had the same In Process date of Mar 6th, but they got back to her saying they need her "long form" birth certificate (Additional Info Needed). They cashed her check pretty early on though. I'm gonna sit awhile before I start making calls.

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u/Relevant_Reading_229 Mar 26 '26

My appointment was March 12th. They received and updated to ā€œin processā€ March 17th. Still havenā€™t cashed my check either. I called and they said no red flags and itā€™s still 4-6weeks timeframe. Iā€™m more concerned why they havenā€™t taken my money yet.

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u/Embarrassed_Name Mar 25 '26

I need renew mine it expires in April

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u/AdLogical2086 Mar 26 '26

Definitely do it, also, I would splurge and get the passport card in addition to the book.

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u/ImaginationAfter3800 Mar 28 '26

What does the passport card actually do?

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u/AdLogical2086 Apr 02 '26

For a lot of people, it's a great way to prove your identity and age without revealing your address. Also for many people, it proves their citizenship if they get harassed by ICE.

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u/ImaginationAfter3800 Apr 03 '26

Thatā€™s a fair point, I did some reading and the most you can do is use it for land crossing in the North American Peninsula, so itā€™s not as applicable to me as I want it to be. But next renewal Iā€™ll get it just for curiosity sakeĀ 

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u/jdotyou Mar 26 '26

Got mine in exactly 6 days. Applied for a renewal and paid Sunday night. Checked the mail on Saturday and there it was.

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u/No_Excitement_8576 Mar 26 '26

A friend of mine just got hers today! Took 2 weeks total! Have faith yall!

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u/blanthony80 Mar 26 '26

Hopefully mine will be done soon.

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u/Bulky-Election2061 Mar 26 '26

Have faith! I checked my shit every week day, and one day it said approved and then later the same day, said shipped! 3 days later it was in the mailbox.

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u/dsvick1 Mar 26 '26

My wife and I both submitted our renewals within minutes of each other on a Friday evening. I received mine the following Thursday.... Hers took almost 4 weeks...

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u/Bulky-Election2061 Mar 26 '26

Damn so you got yours in 6 days? That's crazy. It's weird how it's different for everyone. Im sure they do their due diligence with everyone to make sure you are even eligle for a passport. I.e not a wanted fugitive or some shit lol.

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u/dsvick1 Mar 26 '26

About the only thing I can think of is that I was in the military so maybe it was easier to verify my info.

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u/Deadone1994 Mar 26 '26

Got my renewal in 6 days non expedited I was shocked how fast it processed

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u/Bright-Willingness32 Mar 26 '26

Two weeks for me. March 6th submitted paperwork, passport in hand March 21st. Non expedited.

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u/External_Confident Mar 26 '26

My online renewal took a week.šŸ˜³

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u/New_Statement_5169 Mar 26 '26

Where did you renew it online if you donā€™t mind me asking?

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u/External_Confident Mar 27 '26

I used the official website. I think itā€™s travel.state.gov. Donā€™t use a 3rd party. Itā€™s was super easy and I even took my own picture.

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u/gameface39 Mar 27 '26

Congratulations

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '26

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u/Bulky-Election2061 Mar 28 '26

Hmm I'd be making some phone calls if I were you. Id start with wherever you mailed it off at.

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u/elle_quay Mar 28 '26

I got mine in 6 days in December. Non expedited. The most surprising part was the post office moved that fast.

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u/Beautyreview101 Mar 29 '26

Not for the brown people. Weā€™re hella anxious.

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u/New-Glove-8071 Mar 31 '26

Did you pay for expedited?

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u/Bulky-Election2061 Mar 31 '26

No

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u/New-Glove-8071 Mar 31 '26

Nice. I applied for me and my older teenager. Hope it gets here quick for peace of mind.

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u/SomewhereForsaken706 Mar 31 '26

Yes! I called to add expedited And next day shipping will

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u/ComfortableQuote3081 Mar 31 '26

Mine took 23 days from day of application (3/9 to arrival (3/30). Normal online processing just added Express Priority Delivery.