Source data
U.S. domestic passport service windows, shipping and urgent eligibility
Sources checked
The plot shows review at the agency or centre. Both directions of mailing may add time.
U.S. domestic passport service windows, shipping and urgent eligibility
State Department estimates checked 11 November 2026. The review ranges shown in the chart exclude mailing and reflect published service windows.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound mail | Up to 2 weeks | From submission to agency receipt | Source 1 |
| Routine processing | 4 to 6 weeks | Application review | Source 1 |
| Expedited processing | 2 to 3 weeks | Application review, USD 60 additional fee | Source 1 |
| Return mail | Up to 2 weeks | After the passport is mailed | Source 1 |
| Urgent appointment | Within 14 calendar days of travel | Proof of international travel and an appointment | Source 2 |
| Urgent appointment with foreign visa need | Within 28 calendar days of travel | State Department lists an expanded appointment eligibility window | Source 2 |
| Life-or-death appointment | International travel within 14 days | Qualifying immediate family emergency abroad and an appointment | Source 2 |