Who can get an agency appointment
- Urgent travel: international departure within 14 calendar days
- Visa needed: within 28 days if your destination requires a visa
- Life-or-death emergency: immediate family death, illness, or injury abroad — call 1-877-487-2778
Appointments are booked online at travel.state.gov. Bring proof of travel (flight itinerary), your complete application, and all supporting documents — one error means rebooking.
All locations
BostonMA
BuffaloNY
ChicagoIL
Colorado (Aurora)CO
Connecticut (Stamford)CT
DallasTX
DetroitMI
El PasoTX
HonoluluHI
HoustonTX
Los AngelesCA
MiamiFL
MinneapolisMN
New OrleansLA
New YorkNY
PhiladelphiaPA
San DiegoCA
San FranciscoCA
San JuanPR
SeattleWA
TucsonAZ
Washington DCDC
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Agency slots sell out fast in peak season — and most people don't live near one. Registered couriers hold their own agency allocations and can submit on your behalf without you traveling to an agency at all.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk into a passport agency without an appointment?
No — all 26 regional agencies require appointments booked online at travel.state.gov. Walk-ins are not accepted except for documented life-or-death emergencies.
How fast do agencies issue passports?
Same day to 5 business days depending on your travel date and the service level you qualify for. Urgent travel within 14 days gets priority.
What if there are no appointments available?
Slots release at midnight and fill fast in peak season. Alternatives: check multiple agencies, call 1-877-487-2778 for life-or-death emergencies, or use a registered courier who holds their own agency allocations.
What documents do I bring to the agency?
Your complete unsigned DS-11 (or appropriate form), proof of international travel within 14 days, citizenship evidence, photo ID, passport photo, and payment. One missing document means rebooking.