When the federal government shuts down, many Americans worry about how it affects essential services, especially those related to travel. For people planning international trips, the biggest concern ...

Getting a passport in time for an international trip can be stressful at the best of times. The government shutdown, which entered its 10th day on Oct. 10 and has impacted a range of federal ...

Applying for or renewing a passport can be stressful, especially when preparing for an international trip. The government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, 2025, has impacted many federal services, but ...

The United States’ latest government shutdown has been ongoing for around a month, but those applying for passports don’t have to worry about their applications being delayed. The State Department ...