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

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CHICAGO -- This morning, millions of Americans hoping to travel abroad are instead stuck in limbo in a massive mounting backlog of passport applications. "I'm trying to contact everyone that I can to ...

When Alyssa Mangano submitted her passport application in early May, she thought she'd get the document with plenty of time to spare before her November trip to Mexico. The vacation was nearly 26 ...

The summer travel season is right around the corner, which means travelers itching to see the world should get a move on making sure they have an up-to-date passport in hand. The State Department says ...

If you want to travel internationally in the next six months and you don't have a passport or yours is set to expire in that time frame, act now to apply for one or renew yours. Due to increased ...

Nonexpedited passport wait times spiked over the summer to 18 weeks due to high travel demand, staff shortages and delays within the U.S. Postal Service. As of Oct. 29, wait times for new routine ...