Renew US Passport Online

Some countries require your passport must be valid for at least six months after the start of a trip, so you may need to renew your passport sooner than you think.

"Why Right Now Is the Best Time To Renew Your US Passport"

"US passport processing times are at a historic low of four to six weeks—just in time for holiday travel."

By Kat Chen, October 18 2024 https://www.cntraveler.com/story/why-right-now-is-the-best-time-to-renew-your-passport

The U.S.  bureaucratic tangles that plagued passport renewals and first-time applications since the pandemic are finally over. Not only have US passport processing times bounced back to pre-pandemic rates—they're the shortest they've been in years.

On October 3, 2024, the U.S. State Department announced that the Bureau of Consular Affairs had successfully reduced “processing times for passports to 4-6 weeks, down from our prior commitment of 6-8 weeks ..."  (snipped)

And, there's a new US online passport-renewal system ..

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html

As of September 18, 2024, Americans can renew their passports entirely online, following years of trial and development. (Adults applying for a US passport for the first time must still submit their applications in person.)

Eligibility requirements include: being at least 25 years of age, having a passport that was issued between 2009 and 2015, not changing any personal information (name, gender, place of birth, date of birth), being a United States resident, having your previous passport on hand, and having a passport that is not more than five years after expiration.

For the most up-to-date information about the online renewal system, visit the State Department's page. (Above)

To Renew Online:

Eligible U.S. citizens who want routine service can now renew their passports online.

If you do not qualify to renew online, you may also renew by mail.

Follow these steps to renew your passport online and track your status:

Confirm you meet the requirements

Create your account

Start your application

Enter your most recent passport info

Enter travel plans

Upload digital photo

Sign and pay

Enroll in email updates

Happy trails people

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