
Normally, applying for and receiving a U.S.

Related: Complete guide to traveling during the deadly coronavirus outbreak The Department is currently unable to give real-time updates on when you'll receive your citizenship documents and passport and only says, "Expect delays due to COVID-19" with regard to the timeline for the standard process. Since March, expedited passport processing is reserved only for those traveling in the next 72 hours with life-or-death emergencies.Īccording to the Department of State, "a total of 11 passport agencies and centers are in phase two, and 15 agencies and centers are in phase one of three-phase reopening plan," as of Sept. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, passport operations by the Department of State are severely delayed.
PASSPORT STATUS TRACKER HOW TO
If you're planning your first international trip during your time at home during quarantine (check out our suggestions and tips), we know you probably have a bunch of questions, too - namely, how to check the status of your passport.įor more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. Without it, you'll be denied entry to overseas countries and you can kiss that dream trip of yours goodbye.īefore your next international trip, whether it's in a few months or a year, it's a good idea to make sure all your ducks are in a row so you don't end up in that situation.

Your passport is quite literally your key to the world. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.
