Getting or renewing a U.S. passport has gotten significantly easier and faster in the past year. Many people can renew their passports online, rather than by mail. And, as of this writing, the longest ...

Applying for a new ID or passport? Here’s how you can track your Smart ID card or passport application progress with the Department of Home Affairs’ simple track and trace system. To track your ...

As the first restriction-free summer travel season since COVID-19 began approaches, an unprecedented number of Americans are applying for new passports, causing longer-than-usual wait times. Many ...

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 ...