International Institute shares passport reminders with students, faculty
Mississippi State's International Institute is encouraging all students聽and faculty who are considering travel within the next six聽months to apply or聽renew (if needed) their passport now.听聽
Current U.S. passport processing times are significantly longer than聽normal, so it is more important than ever that you plan early. First-time聽passport applications and renewals are taking up to 18 weeks for routine service聽and up to 12 weeks for expedited service (additional $60).听听听
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If you aren't sure if you need to renew your passport, check the expiration聽date聽and make sure it is valid for six聽months after the end of your potential聽travel dates. Additionally, keep in mind that if your travel requires a visa,聽you often need to send your passport to the Embassy to receive your visa prior聽to travel.听听听聽
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For more information on the Department of State's Passport Service Timeline, visit聽.听听听
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To schedule an appointment to apply for a Passport with the International聽Institute, visit聽.听