First Adult Passport
Routine18 days
Average Processing Time
Passport Waiting Time data · Published figure
Crowd-sourced passport data since 2018
U.S. Passport Processing Times
Tracking real U.S. passport processing experiences since 2018.
See how long U.S. passport applications are currently taking. The figures below are a snapshot of published crowd-sourced waiting times; the full routine and expedited breakdown is on the current processing-times page.
What Applicants Are Reporting
These six figures are a snapshot of published crowd-sourced waiting times for routine and expedited U.S. passport applications. Times are calendar days from application to receipt. The dedicated current-times page has the full breakdown. If a product does not yet have enough eligible timelines, we show insufficient data instead of a made-up number.
- Current Published Waiting Times
- Routine & Expedited
- Real Applicant Timelines
- Updated from Approved Submissions
Published: Aug 15, 2026
Adult Passport Renewal
Routine15 days
Average Processing Time
Passport Waiting Time data · Published figure
Child Passport
Routine19 days
Average Processing Time
Passport Waiting Time data · Published figure
First Adult Passport
Expedited11 days
Average Processing Time
Passport Waiting Time data · Published figure
Adult Passport Renewal
Expedited11 days
Average Processing Time
Passport Waiting Time data · Published figure
Child Passport
Expedited13 days
Average Processing Time
Passport Waiting Time data · Published figure
Tracking U.S. Passport Waits Since 2018
Real-world processing experiences from applicants
2,538 Public Applicant Timelines
Currently published on Passport Waiting Time
Routine & Expedited Data
First adult, renewal, and child passports
Independent of the U.S. Government
Not affiliated with the Department of State
How Our Averages Work
Step 1
Applicants Submit Timelines
People who have received a U.S. passport share application and receipt dates.
Step 2
We Review The Data
Submissions are reviewed. Only approved, public, statistics-eligible timelines enter the averages.
Step 3
Current Averages Are Published
Headline figures use a recent 30-day window and appear only when the sample is large enough.
Waiting time is calendar days from the application date to the date the passport was received. Same-day receipt is 0 days. We do not use business days or estimated government ranges.
Headline cards are the six combinations of application type and service level. Paper versus online is stored for filtering and later analysis, but it does not create extra public cards.
Averages are calculated from approved, public, statistics-eligible timelines in a recent 30-day window. A figure is published only when the sample is large enough. If it is not, we show insufficient data rather than inventing a number. Where a published fallback or manual figure is in use, the card labels that source.
Official processing information is published by the U.S. Department of State. This site is independent and is not a government service.
Latest Applicant Timelines
Recent community-submitted U.S. passport processing experiences. Each card is a completed application, not an official government estimate.
Community Submitted
1st Adult Application — Routine
Paper
15
Days
Faster than average5/5 rating
Application DateJul 30, 2026
Received DateAug 14, 2026
AppliedReceived
→
Jul 30, 2026Aug 14, 2026
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Community Submitted
Adult Passport Renewal — Expedited
Paper
14
Days
Slower than average5/5 rating
Application DateAug 1, 2026
Received DateAug 15, 2026
AppliedReceived
→
Aug 1, 2026Aug 15, 2026
Community Submitted
1st Adult Application — Expedited
Paper
15
Days
Slower than average
Application DateApr 4, 2025
Received DateApr 19, 2025
AppliedReceived
→
Apr 4, 2025Apr 19, 2025
Tracking U.S. Passport Waiting Times Since 2018
Passport Waiting Time has been collecting and publishing real applicant processing experiences since 2018, helping travelers compare official guidance with what applicants are actually experiencing.
The site combines current published waiting-time figures with community timelines for routine and expedited first adult, renewal, and child passports. It is independent of the U.S. Department of State and is not a government service.
Share Your Passport Timeline
Your timeline helps keep our current waiting-time data useful for the next applicant. If you recently received a U.S. passport, add your dates. Submissions are reviewed before they appear publicly or enter the averages.
Official Guidance vs. Real Applicant Waiting Times
Official guidance and Passport Waiting Time data answer different questions. One is the government processing estimate. The other is published crowd-sourced experience. Neither replaces the other.
Official Department of State Guidance
Government Processing Estimates
The U.S. Department of State publishes official processing estimates for routine and expedited service. Those estimates cover government processing only and do not include mailing time. Use official pages for requirements, fees, and how to apply.
Passport Waiting Time Community Data
Published Applicant Experiences
Passport Waiting Time has published crowd-sourced waiting times since 2018 from completed first adult, renewal, and child applications, split by routine and expedited service. Those figures count calendar days from the recorded application date through passport receipt, so they can include mailing and are not the same measurement as official processing estimates.
Official U.S. Passport Resources
These are official U.S. Department of State resources. Passport Waiting Time is independent and is not a government website.
Official U.S. Department of State
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get a U.S. passport?
It depends on your application type and whether you choose routine or expedited service. The U.S. Department of State publishes official processing estimates; those estimates do not include mailing time. Passport Waiting Time has published crowd-sourced waiting times from real applicants since 2018, counted as calendar days from the recorded application date through passport receipt. The two measurements answer different questions and are not directly equivalent.
How long is it currently taking to get a passport?
Current Passport Waiting Time figures are published averages from recently approved applicant timelines, split by first adult, renewal, and child applications and by routine and expedited service. They are not a forecast for any one application. Official processing estimates are published by the U.S. Department of State at https://travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/processing-time.html.
What is the difference between routine and expedited passport processing?
Routine and expedited are the two service levels offered by the U.S. Department of State. Expedited service is faster and costs an additional fee. We publish separate crowd-sourced averages for each service level so first adult, renewal, and child applications are not mixed together.
Are Passport Waiting Time figures official government processing times?
No. Passport Waiting Time is independent. Our figures come from applicant-submitted timelines, not from official U.S. Department of State processing estimates. Official guidance is published at https://travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/processing-time.html.
Does passport processing time include mailing time?
Official Department of State processing estimates cover the time an application is in government processing and do not include mailing to or from a passport agency or center. Passport Waiting Time figures are different: they count calendar days from the applicant's recorded application date through the date the passport was received, so they can include time in the mail. Do not treat the two as the same measurement.
How does Passport Waiting Time calculate averages?
We use approved, public applicant timelines. Waiting time is calendar days from the application date to the date the passport was received. Same-day receipt counts as 0 days. Headline averages use a recent 30-day window and are published only when there are enough eligible submissions.
How can I add my passport timeline?
Use the submit form at /submit-your-passport-waiting-time. New submissions are reviewed before they appear publicly or enter the averages.
Passport Waiting Time is an independent website. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State or any government agency. Waiting times are based on applicant-submitted timelines and are not official government figures.