With travel restrictions easing in many countries and COVID-19 case counts down in the United States, international travel is expected to pick up this summer.
But for those who don’t have a passport yet, don’t expect to fly off to Rome or Paris anytime soon.
Routine wait times for a passport are eight to 11 weeks, and that doesn’t include mailing times, according to the State Department. Paying a $60 fee can expedite the process, but travelers will still need to wait five to seven weeks for processing.
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