How Long Does it Take to Get a Passport? One of the most common questions we get at Express Passports is, “How long will it take to get a U.S. passport?” If you are applying through the U.S. Passport Office, you should expect to wait 4 – 6 weeks to get your passport. Depending on the time of year and the volume of applications the Passport Office has to handle, it can take as much as 8 – 10 weeks. KEEP READING