US Passport Renewal Can Now Take as Little Time as 10 Minutes Online
The US government has streamlined the online passport renewal process, allowing eligible citizens to complete it in about 10 minutes. To qualify, applicants must meet specific criteria, including having a valid passport issued within the last 15 years. While the online process is quicker, the overall processing time remains four to six weeks.
- ▪Renewing a US passport online is now possible for eligible citizens and can take as little as 10 minutes.
- ▪Applicants must be at least 25 years old and have a valid passport issued within the last 15 years.
- ▪The online renewal process does not change the expected processing time, which remains four to six weeks.
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Renewing a US passport has become remarkably easy in the past few years, and the government recently made it even easier.Who's eligible to renew their passport online? If your current passport was issued within the last 15 years, you probably fit the bill. You no longer need to create an account on MyTravelGov, and the new renewal process at opr.travel.state.gov should only take about 10 minutes to complete.We'll show you how to navigate the online system so you can get back to planning your next vacation instead of dreading the paperwork.How do I renew my US passport online?In the past, US citizens were required to renew their passports by printing and filling out form DS-82, then mailing it with a new passport photo and a renewal fee in the form of a check or money order.
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