Wait times for passport applications and renewals returned to their normal 6-8 week time frame in December, the State Department said. Renewing your passport online involves a six-step process: ...

Applying for a passport can feel a little heavy on the bureaucracy thanks to all the documents and forms you need. And once you've applied, the wait time to get it may be longer than expected.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo officially introduced its new biometric passport on June 5, 2025. The passport meets the highest security standards and reliably protects citizens' identities ...