With the pandemic in our rearview mirror, many of us are planning to travel abroad this summer.
If this speaks to you, the State Department has some advice: apply or renew now. Wait times are long at 8-11 weeks for routine service and 5-7 weeks for expedited service.
According to a Tweet from the department, the online option has been paused. Just like the price of gas and eggs, passport fees have gone up and as of January, a first-time passport costs $165.
For busy professionals, Collier County Clerk’s Office is hosting “Passport Saturday” to help you get your application in.
– Vikki Locke, C2 Communications