Here's how to check your passport status after submitting an application for a new passport or renewing an old one, and what to do if it's taking too long.

You can’t enter a country without a valid passport or passport card. This means if yours is lost or stolen before or during a trip, you might find yourself booked on a one-way flight to panic town.

Many passport-holding adults will be eligible to renew by mail, but some may need to do so in person. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or ...

Travelers are currently facing prolonged wait times for passports, and this delay has given rise to opportunistic scammers looking to exploit the situation. The demand for passports has surged to ...

Standard processing can take up to 13 weeks, but you can check the status of your application online or by phone. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...