Passport services continue during shutdown?

[mscg2000]

I requested a new passport and I’m wondering if the government shutdown will affect passport processing. Anyone know?

[thinfool]

Suggest you look into this with Google.

 

Short answer is 'maybe', 'maybe not'.

[CRUISEFAN0001]

According to my sister-in-law who actually works in the Passport Office...

 

...they will indeed get "furloughed" and halt their work on Monday if the shutdown is not settled by then. There are some supervisory personnel who will remain on the job for administrative purposes.

[az_2_nc2013]

This is from travel.state.gov:

At this time, scheduled passport services in the United States and our posts overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information.

 

I am waiting on a renewal and sent an email to ask how/if the shutdown will have an effect on processing.

[bouhunter]

This is from travel.state.gov:

At this time, scheduled passport services in the United States and our posts overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information.

 

I am waiting on a renewal and sent an email to ask how/if the shutdown will have an effect on processing.

 

There may not be anyone there to reply to your email...

[az_2_nc2013]

There may not be anyone there to reply to your email...

 

Agreed, but it doesn't hurt to try! Hoping for the best either way.

[CRUISEFAN0001]

This is from travel.state.gov:

At this time, scheduled passport services in the United States and our posts overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information.

Don't believe everything you read on the Internet. The key words are "At this time..." That could change anytime.

 

If this budget thing doesn't get settled over the weekend...the rank in file employees have already been told they will not report for work as early as next week. Supervisors will still be expected to report.

[az_2_nc2013]

Don't believe everything you read on the Internet. The key words are "At this time..." That could change anytime.

 

If this budget thing doesn't get settled over the weekend...the rank in file employees have already been told they will not report for work as early as next week. Supervisors will still be expected to report.

 

Good to know. Thanks!

[LizzyDragon]

Based on what I've read about previous shutdowns, I would expect delays in passport processing. How much of a delay likely depends on how long the shutdown goes.

[CRUISEFAN0001]

Based on what I've read about previous shutdowns, I would expect delays in passport processing. How much of a delay likely depends on how long the shutdown goes.

Quite true.