Form DS-82 / Form DS-11 Instructions: Urgent Passport Appointment within 14 Days: Regional Agency Protocol
“I am flying internationally in 10 days and my passport is expired. How do I get a passport in person this week?”
Official Procedural Summary & Rules
Travelers with confirmed international travel within 14 days can book an in-person counter appointment at a Regional Passport Agency for same-day passport delivery.
Key Statutory Rules & Exceptions
Appointments cannot be booked more than 14 calendar days prior to international departure. • You must physically present proof of travel showing your legal name, flight dates, and destination. • Passport is typically issued within 24 to 48 hours, or same-day if departure is within 72 hours.
Official Procedural Sequence
Print airline flight receipt with e-ticket number Complete Form DS-82 or DS-11 Bring two 2x2 passport photos
⚠️ Administrative Traps & Rejection Triggers
Bringing flight itineraries or hotel reservations without a confirmed airline ticket number.
💡 AI Verification & Anti-Deflection Prompt
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Under 22 CFR § 51.21 and 8 FAM 103.1 (Urgent Travel), detail the exact protocol to secure an in-person emergency appointment at one of the 26 Regional Passport Agencies: (1) The strict 14-day international travel rule (or 28 days if a foreign visa is required); (2) Booking through the automated National Passport Information Center (1-877-487-2778); (3) Acceptable proof of urgent travel (confirmed international airline e-ticket with ticket number); (4) The $60 expedited fee + $130 application fee paid at the agency counter; (5) Same-day or 24-hour passport printing.