02-10-2021, 11:29 AM
<p>I applied for a passport renewal back in February and was told the process would take about 4 weeks, which was fine because my Canadian fishing trip was scheduled for the end of June. Now, 3 months later, my updated passport has not arrived yet.<br><br>Calling the US State Department, I was told that processing applications could take up to 7 MONTHS due to delays related to Covid. So even if the Canadian border opens on June 21, as currently scheduled, I probably won't be able to go there without a valid passport.<br><br>I just wanted to warn those of you who might be in the same boat as me.<br></p>