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Due to changes in U.S. regulations, passport applications are now taking up to four months to process. If you’re planning on studying abroad this coming spring, we strongly encourage you to start your application immediately and to pay an additional fee for expedited processing. Please note that expedited service can still take up to three months.
Applying for a new passport
If you’re applying for a passport for the first time, you’ll need to appear in person at a U.S. Post Office or Passport Agency to submit your application. You will also need to provide proof of citizenship such as an original birth certificate, proof of identity, and passport photos. Visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_832.html for details on completing your first application.
Renewing your passport
Please be sure to check that your passport is valid. If you need to renew your passport, you may have the option to do so by mail. Even in the case of renewal, we strongly encourage expedited processing. To learn more, visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/renew/renew_833.html
Check your passport application online
Once you’ve applied for your passport, check your application status by visiting:
visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/status/status_2567.html
Additional Information
For more info on applying for your passport, visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html .
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