The US Passport Application System Is Going Online in 2027—And the Document Will Look Different, Too

By Bailey Berg

” The new portal is expected to let first-time US passport applicants complete the entire process online, including the ability to take your passport photo at home, pay the required fees, and then track the application through to an estimated delivery date. The document itself is getting a redesign, too Once the application process changes, the passport itself won’t be far behind. What to know if you’re applying for a US passport now For now, the passport process remains largely the same.