Planning to travel abroad? U.S. passports may be renewed online, if certain requirements are met. Applicants could receive them in four to six weeks.

When the federal government shuts down, many Americans worry about how it affects essential services, especially those related to travel. For people planning international trips, the biggest concern is whether passport applications or renewals will continue.

It’s never been more stressful to obtain or renew a passport. Officials are working through a deluge of passport applications, which began pouring in earlier this year and has caused major delays in processing times. As Americans have had to fly across ...

News of a special edition passport prominently featuring President Donald Trump’s face quickly sparked criticism and confusion. On Tuesday, the State Department shared images of a new commemorative version of the travel document,

Need a U.S. passport? You can apply in person at a special Central Coast event. Santa Cruz County will host a passport acceptance fair on Saturday, April 25. Two more passport fairs are planned later in 2026.

Having a valid passport isn't enough to visit some countries. The expiration date matters, too. Here’s what to do if you’re heading abroad.

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 — but no less frustrating — for some Americans: an ...

Need a passport? You can apply in person at an upcoming event in the Sacramento area — and you won’t even need an appointment. The U.S. Postal Service will host a rare passport fair in Roseville on Saturday, Sept. 6, according to a news release.