Passport processing times have once again returned to normal, pre-pandemic levels.
Passports are now being processed within six to eight weeks for routine service and two to three weeks for expedited service, the U.S. Department of State said this week referring to the timeline as a “pre-pandemic norm.”
While processing times have decreased, the State Department still encourages Americans to apply for a passport “well in advance of any planned international travel to avoid last-minute issues.”
Travelers may apply for a passport in person or by mail, and can check the status of that application by enrolling in email updates. Renewing passport books costs $130, according to the State Department. Expedited service costs an additional $60.