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Effective February 1, 2026, the TSA will implement a $45 fee for travelers lacking a REAL ID or other acceptable ID (e.g., a passport).

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Starting January 1, 2026, you will need a K-ETA before traveling to South Korea.

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 EWR Construction Advisory: Check airline schedules.

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Passport Wait Times

Last Updated : 12/05/2023

According to the State Department’s website, processing times processing times have been reduced again.

Routine: 7-10 weeks*

Expedited: 3-5 weeks and an extra $60*

*Mailing times are not included in processing times. Processing times only include the time your application is at one of our passport agencies or centers. The total time to get your passport includes both processing and mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for applications to arrive by mail at a passport agency or center, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive a completed passport in the mail after we print it. Consider the total time it will take to receive your passport when you are booking travel.

KIE’s partner CIBT visas can help you renew your US Passport as little as 1 Day!

 

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