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Passport information

The first step in practical preparation for your project is getting a passport.

Items to keep in mind about passports:

  • Processing a new or renewal passport request generally takes six to eight weeks. Winter and spring are peak times for people to request passports because summer is peak travel season. At this time passport processing can take eight to 12 weeks. Please allow plenty of time for your passport to be processed so that you receive your passport back several months before you leave for your project.
  • Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your return to the United States.
  • You must have a valid passport to apply for a visa. You will need to send your passport to visa processing eight to 10 weeks before you leave for your trip.
  • DON’T FORGET TO SIGN YOUR PASSPORT!

If you need to apply for a passport: go to your local post office to get an application OR Click Here

If you need to renew your passport: go to your local post office to get an application OR Click Here