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US Proposes Major Online Passport Renewal Expansion
The U.S. State Department is expanding online passport renewals to Americans abroad and relaxing expiration restrictions. The shift aims to process 60% of renewals online by FY2027, reducing travel friction and saving $148.7 million annually.
Key Takeaways
- 1Americans abroad will soon be able to renew passports online, eliminating mandatory in-person consular visits.
- 2The State Department expects about 60% of 10.5 million renewals to move online by FY2027.
- 3The streamlined process is projected to save travelers and the government $148.7 million annually.
Source: Skift
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