Passport applications and renewals continue during a government shutdown, as the State Department keeps services running.

The government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, 2025, has impacted many federal services, but passport processing hasn't been affected—yet.

There are a lot of things to consider when preparing to get your baby's first passport. You need to find the right documentation, fill out the correct forms and find an appointment time that won't ...

It's likely best to take your infant's passport photo at home where they are more comfortable and manageable. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...

The US Department of State reports wait times of up to 13 weeks for a passport. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says there's "unprecedented demand" for passports in the US, CBS reports. Applicants ...

As of July 2022, the processing times given by the U.S. Department of State were eight to 11 weeks. Applicants can track their progress at travel.state.org. There’s an expedited process available, ...

After months spent at a standstill, travelers are finally starting to move about the globe again—or at least starting to think about it. And as government offices begin to ramp up operations once ...

So you want to travel outside the country—awesome! Let’s get flying. As you may already know, passports from all over the world only ever come in four colors, and each color has a different meaning. A ...

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