Originally Posted by
swise
I'm trying to make an appointment at an agency for a "non-life or death emergency." My family of 4 needs to travel, but our passports are all expired. I am finding it very difficult to find an appointment slot. I am looking at Houston, Dallas, and Arkansas. I'm about to start looking at New Orleans, too. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for snagging an appointment, besides just hammering day-by-day through the appointment booking page in hopes that something opens up? Anyone know what time they add new appointments for the next day? I've tried to find this info online without much luck. I'm going to call each agency on Monday, as well.
Not being able to get a clear idea of when we can schedule the appointment is really impeding setting our timeline, from obtaining a visa to booking flights, setting up quarantine provisions, etc. We really want to get this step done, so that we can firm up our plans. Protips appreciated!
ps- I am getting really good at identifying stoplights, crosswalks, bicycles, and palm trees in the appointment form's captcha! 🥴 lol!
Passport agencies are currently giving
priority to those who are traveling internationally within 3 business days due to life or death emergencies.
To apply at a passport agency, you must follow all of these requirements:
- Make an appointment online or call us at 1-877-487-2778
- Be traveling internationally within 72 hours (3 business days)
- Be able to show printed proof of international travel (such as your flight itinerary, hotel reservation, cruise tickets, or international car insurance)
- Pay the $60 expedite fee in addition to the regular application fees.
- Note: you can schedule your appointment up to 2 weeks before your international travel but the date of your appointment must be within 3 business days of your international travel. If you need a foreign visa, the date of your appointment must be within 10 business days of your international travel.
Have you tried applying in person at an acceptance facility such as a post office, county clerk or courthouse? Here is a link to the
Passport Acceptance Facility Search Page.