Planning an overseas getaway? Before you start dreaming about gelato in Rome or beaches in the Caribbean, check your passport. While a Real ID will get you through domestic flights, you’ll still need a valid passport for any international travel.

If you need a new passport, it's the busiest time of year to be applying, but the good news is that processing times are normal. According to the State Department, it should take 4-6 weeks for standard passport application processing, and 2-3 weeks for ...

Getting or renewing a U.S. passport has gotten significantly easier and faster in the past year. Many people can renew their passports online, rather than by mail. And, as of this writing, the longest time it can take to get a U.S. passport is six weeks ...

Tropical vacations, European tours and Asian excursions all have one thing in common: They require a passport. If it's your first time traveling outside of the country, you'll want to plan far in advance to get your passport in time. Here's what you need to do