how long does it take to get a passport?
Places to Get a Passport. The place you submit your request can determine how long it takes to get your travel document. Applications that are mailed in either directly or through a passport office can take up to 6 weeks for standard processing or up to 3 weeks if they are expedited. Again, processing times are affected by the factors listed above. United States citizens can apply at a regional agency in order to get a passport faster.