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Passports and International Travel
Rock Hill, SC,
March 30, 2023
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONMay 2023 Update - A travel itinerary is now required by the State Department to receive a Congressional letter requesting expedited service. Requests that do not include an itinerary will be denied. Before Booking Any TravelEach county has its own rules concerning passport validity periods and visa requirements. It is your responsibility to understand the entry rules associated with your travel plans! It is imperative you read the State Department's website to understand destination specific information, current processing times, passport procedure, necessary documents, plus additional information related to your travel. Click here to access the U.S. State Department's website. If You Need to Renew Your PassportPlease note: if your existing was issued more than 15 years ago and has since expired, or was issued when you were under the age of 16, you are not eligible for a renewal. In this situation, you will need to apply for a new passport. Current processing times at the U.S. State Department for passports renewals are taking approximately 7-9 weeks for applications that have been expedited, and 10-13 weeks for routine, non-expedited applications. It is wise to add an additional four (4) weeks to these times for any unforeseen problems. Click here for additional information about passport renewals. Also be sure to check the U.S. State Department's website for the country/countries you intend to visit for other important information, including any visa requirements. If You Need a New PassportCurrent processing times at the U.S. State Department for new passports are taking approximately 7-9 weeks for applications that have been expedited, and 10-13 weeks for routine, non-expedited applications. It is wise to add an additional four (4) weeks to these times for any unforeseen problems. Click here for additional information about new passports. Also be sure to check the U.S. State Department's website for the country/countries you intend to visit for other important information, including any visa requirements. When to Contact Rep. Norman's Office:Rep. Norman's office serves individuals who live within South Carolina's 5th congressional district. This includes all of Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Union, and York counties and parts of Spartanburg and Sumter counties. If you do not live within South Carolina's 5th congressional district, please click here to find your representative and contact his/her office for assistance. For residents of South Carolina's 5th congressional district, Congressman Norman and his staff will do everything possible to help those constituents who need assistance with expedited passports. However, it is important to understand that every situation is different and ABSOLUTELY NO GUARANTEES can or will be made concerning the date by which your application will be processed by the State Department, or the date by which your issued passport will arrive. If you need a passport (new or renewal) for international travel:
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