Getting or renewing a U.S. passport has gotten significantly easier and faster in the past year. Many people can renew their passports online, rather than by mail. And, as of this writing, the longest ...

Planning an overseas getaway? Before you start dreaming about gelato in Rome or beaches in the Caribbean, check your passport. While a Real ID will get you through domestic flights, you’ll still need ...

Check your passport expiration date. It may not be accepted if it's close to expiring. Here's how to renew your passport by mail or online. A U.S. passport counts as a Real ID, which takes effect May ...

According to travel expert Nicole Campoy Jackson, there are “reliable and efficient” ways to renew your passport online if you’re in a bind before a trip Natalia Senanayake is an Editorial Assistant, ...

As you run down your pre-travel checklist, there is one item you may need that requires some planning: a passport. Though some destinations do not require U.S. travelers to have a passport, most of ...

Standard processing can take up to 13 weeks, but you can check the status of your application online or by phone. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...

Find out how long it will take to get a new passport. Current passport processing times are 4-6 weeks for routine ...