With travel restrictions easing in many countries and COVID-19 case counts down in the United States, international travel is expected to pick up this summer. But for those who don’t have a passport yet, don’t expect to fly off to Rome or Paris anytime soon. Routine wait times for a passport are eight to 11 weeks, and that doesn’t include mailing times, according to the State Department. Paying a $60 fee can expedite the process, but travelers will still need to wait five to seven weeks for processing. Luckily, not all destinations require U.S. tourists to carry a passport. To see a list of popular destinations you can visit without one, click the link in our bio.