Waits for renewals have increased from 11 weeks to 13 weeks. US passport renewal services are facing increased wait times this month as travelers gear up for Summer vacations. Processing times for routine passport renewals are now up to 13 weeks, with expedited services also increased to 7-9 weeks, according to the State Department website. Expedited passport renewal services are reserved for travelers whose departure dates are within less than 11 weeks away from the time of application and cost an additional $60. The agency has been slowly rolling out an online passport renewal option since August, with the latest application window closing earlier this month.

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