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State Department passport processing times do not include what?

Mailing time, which can add about 2 weeks.

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Why: Published processing times do not count mailing, which can add up to 2 more weeks. Plan ahead before booking a trip.

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Answer: Mailing time. Published processing times do not count mailing, which can add up to 2 more weeks. Plan ahead before booking a trip.

  1. State Dept: Get your passport fast travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast.html
    Mailing times may add 2 weeks to the total time to get your passport.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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