Passport processing times decreasing, state department says
The state department reports its processing time has been reduced by about two weeks on average.
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Oct 4, 2023, 1:00 PM
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Updated 714 days ago
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The State Department reports its processing time has been reduced by about two weeks on average.
However, it still takes eight to 11 weeks to get a passport. Expedited service has gone down to five to seven weeks.
The State Department says it's because it has boosted staffing by 10%.
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