By Simone Jasper
From The Charlotte Observer
Your new passport could take longer than usual to arrive, bringing the potential to snarl your upcoming travel plans.
The U.S. Department of State announced passport applications filed after March 24 could take up to three months to process as it faces a surge in requests.
“Processing times are cyclical and rise and fall based on seasonal demand,” the agency wrote in a news release. “However, the volume of applications we have received during periods this year has outpaced records set by last year’s volume by more than 30 percent.”
So, what should you expect before your next international trip? Here are some tips for getting your passport on time as well as more details about the processing delay….