If you are traveling soon and you need your passport during a government shutdown, you need to apply for your passport immediately. Notably, during prior government shutdowns, passport offices were often operational only while funds lasted.
Currently, routine processing takes approximately 8-11 weeks when applying directly through the Department of State. Should you need a passport sooner, a private expediting company may be worth looking into.
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Standard passport processing is still available for travelers that want to be prepared and have their passports ready. Travelers that wish to plan ahead can use this time to prepare their documents for travel once the ban is lifted.
Read ArticleCan you still get a passport? Yes!
You can still get a passport even though the federal government is partially shut down. Passport Services are fully supported by the fees you pay to get a U.S.
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