We got some good news for travelers.
If you need a new passport, the processing will be quicker.
The State department yesterday lowered the expected wait times by two weeks.
And that means passport applications will now have wait times of 8 to 11 weeks.
If you offer the expedited service and pay 60 bucks, the wait time will be 5 to 7 weeks.
The state department recommended applying for a passport,
a minimum of 6 to 9 months before the old one expires and well in advance
of travel,
Hanna,
do you know when yours is coming up? The expiration I do.
It's in two years and I've heard so many horror stories during the
pandemic of people not being able to travel because of their passports.
I got to tell you, it brings me anxiety.
You know, God forbid relative, I have to fly, someone gets sick.
So I'm always up to date, but I'm so glad that, you know,
the process is getting faster and faster.
It causes a lot of anxiety for a lot of travelers. Definitely.