To renew a U.S. passport online in 2025, certain eligibility criteria must be met: you must be 25 years or older, your current passport must have been valid for 10 years and issued between 2009 and 2015 or within 9 to 15 years before your application date, no changes to your name or personal info, not traveling internationally within 8 weeks, and you must live in the U.S. or its territories. The renewal process involves creating an account on the MyTravelGov website, filling out the online application, uploading a compliant digital passport photo, electronically signing the application, and paying the fee with a credit or debit card. Your current passport is kept by you and is canceled immediately once the application is submitted; it is not mailed in. Routine processing takes about 4-6 weeks, with expedited options available by mail, not online. The online renewal system has limited daily slots that open around midday ET, and all are for routine service only. Key steps include:
- Create an account on MyTravelGov.
- Fill and submit the online renewal application.
- Upload a digital photo meeting specified requirements.
- Pay fees online.
- Keep your current passport; do not mail it.
This service is only for certain citizen groups and regular tourist passports; diplomats or other special passports are excluded.
