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title: Under what circumstances do I have to renew my passport for pilgrimage? How do I go about that process?
description: If your passport is expired or expires on or before 6 months after on the day you arrive back form your pilgrimage, you will need to renew your passport. We recommend beginning the renewal process now
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# Under what circumstances do I have to renew my passport for pilgrimage? How do I go about that process?
You will need to renew your passport for pilgrimage if:
- 1\) It has expired.
- 2\) It will expire during the trip.
- 3\) It will expire during the 6-month period following your return from pilgrimage.
To renew your passport, please visit the[**US Passport & Visa website**](https://uspassportandvisa.org/us-passport/?utm_term=passport%20renewal&utm_campaign=7540-2022-11-09&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22212757347&gbraid=0AAAAA-ylfVsWhfUGp7GpF4u7nHvbhkiWo&gclid=Cj0KCQjwve7NBhC-ARIsALZy9HVeRqA5h-Q8v2JTHndPn90r3sFPOsy6kWpOQCnFFfzusxrGXv-r2qUaAlhsEALw_wcB) and follow the renewal instructions. Keep in mind that passports typically take**[between 7 and 10 weeks](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/processing-times.html)** to renew or obtain, so it is essential to begin this process early.
Updated July 22nd, 2026
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