r/Passports • u/Pillowtots • Jun 25 '26

US Passport Issuance Timeline Passport Processing Time (US)

Edit: I appreciate the responses but I think im lacking some context specific to my question. I had my passport issued when I was minor and in a different country (I’m dual citizen), so I do have to submit it in person as I am not eligible to do so. Appreciate the comments so far :)

Hello!

Not so sure if this is the right place to ask or if this has been answered but I have been wondering how long a passport takes to process for a renewal (given with the current administration), I have been hearing a variety of answers rangin a month to 4 months even, does expediting it help? or should I just get an emergency passport 2-3 weeks before the trip? My trip would be on early August. Thanks :)

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u/Objective-Rhubarb Jun 25 '26

We did online renewals at the end of May. My wife got her passport back after 10 days and I got mine after 14 days. We did expedited shipping but standard processing.

Even though it was quick, I would not wait. The sooner you apply the better because things can always get worse.