Does the US Government Shutdown affect my ability or the speed at which I can receive a passport?

Does the US government shutdown currently occurring affect either my ability or the speed at which I can receive a passport? If so, what can I do to ensure I can receive my passport as quickly as possible?

By the way, this is the most similar question I have found, on the 2015 shutdown, but the question and the answer did not directly address Passports, although a comment did vaguely say passports are "being affected" Does the US governmental shutdown affect traveling to/from the US and if so, how?

Best Answer

The official government website, found with a Google search for "passport services government shutdown", says, as of now:

You can still apply for a U.S. passport book or passport card at all passport agencies and centers and acceptance facilities (such as U.S. post offices, libraries, or county clerk’s offices) during the lapse of appropriations. You can also renew your passport by mail. Our processing times remain the same: 4-6 weeks for routine service and 2-3 weeks for expedited service.

Of course that may change.

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Can you travel if the government shuts down?

Yes. You can continue your travel if your salary and the travel expenses are funded by a non-lapsing appropriation. Your supervisor will provide you with additional guidance if there are any questions concerning your travel. 2.

What happens in a government shutdown?

A government shutdown occurs when the legislative branch does not pass key bills which fund or authorize the operations of the executive branch, resulting in the cessation of some or all operations of a government.

What departments are affected by government shutdown?

There are nine federal departments affected by the Trump Shutdown: Homeland Security, Treasury, Agriculture, Interior, Housing and Urban Development, Justice, Commerce, Transportation, and State.

Week Three: How the Government Shutdown Is Affecting More Than Just Federal Employees

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