U.S. passport application processing times increased up to 13 weeks ahead of summer travels during this year’s unprecedented demand. Getty Images Passport processing times have extended again as U.S.

The wait for a U.S. passport may be back to normal after a pandemic-induced backlog. By Derek M. Norman Among the many aspects of travel that the pandemic disrupted, one issue was more bureaucratic — ...

Heads up, folks: A looming government shutdown means those who need to renew passports should get on it as soon as possible.