New Passport Fees 
The Department of State has instituted a new fee schedule for passport services. more

Passport Mega-Center To Open in Tucson
To meet the American public’s need for passports, the Department of State will open a new passport center in Tucson, Arizona in the spring. more

Passports On Time
The State Department has restored passport service to the standard 4-6-week processing time for routine passport applications, and no more than 3 weeks for expedited service. more

Per Diems
Foreign per diem rates are established monthly by the Office of Allowances as maximum U.S. dollar rates for reimbursement of government civilians traveling on official business in foreign areas. more

Country Background Notes
These publications include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of almost 200 countries and dependencies.