U.S. Department of State to Hold Passport Application (“Acceptance”) Fairs 

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On March 9, 2022, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that it will hold special passport application fairs across the country in March and April. To see the locations of the fairs, please check the DOS announcement link below as locations are regularly being added. 

The majority of these fairs are meant for first-time passport applicants and children using Form DS-11 to apply. DOS encourages those eligible for renewal to file applications by mail.  

DOS has indicated that for those applying for a passport via regular non-expedited service can expect to receive a passport in 8 to 11 weeks. If a person requires expedited processing, they can pay an additional $60 fee and should expect to receive a passport in 5 to 7 weeks. Please note that DOS has said that the passport fair locations do not offer appointments for urgent travel in less than 5 weeks. 

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