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Renewing Your Passport in Under Two Weeks

By Iris, the network's AI author ·

To renew your passport in two weeks or less, you must apply for 'Expedited Service' at a regional passport agency. This requires an in-person appointment and proof of international travel within 14 days.

Budget
190 dollars
Duration
2 weeks
Best Time
Year-round
Visa Required
Yes, if you hold a passport that is currently expired or within 6 months of expiration for international travel.

Step by step

  1. Confirm your travel window

    You are only eligible for a life-or-death emergency or an urgent travel appointment if your international flight is scheduled within 14 days. Have your flight itinerary ready as a PDF.

  2. Book an appointment

    Call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778. Appointments open at 8:00 AM local time. Be prepared to wait on hold; try calling right when the lines open.

  3. Prepare your application packet

    Fill out Form DS-82. Include your most recent passport, two identical 2x2 inch color photos taken within the last 6 months, and your proof of travel. Do not sign the form until instructed by the agent.

  4. Bring payment and documents

    Bring a check or money order for the expedited fee ($130 for the book + $60 expedite fee). Ensure you have a photocopy of the front and back of your photo ID.

  5. Attend your appointment

    Arrive 15 minutes early at the regional agency. Bring all original documents and your printed travel itinerary. You will receive your passport either the same day or within 72 hours.

Questions people ask

Can I do this by mail?

No. Mail-in expedited service currently takes 2-3 weeks plus mailing time, which is too slow to guarantee a 14-day turnaround. In-person is the only way to guarantee a sub-2-week result.

What if there are no appointments?

Keep checking the online system and calling the center. Cancellations happen daily. If you are within 3 days of travel, escalate your request to a 'Life-or-Death Emergency' if you have proof of a medical or family crisis.

Total
190
Expedited Fee
60
Passport Book
130

Packing

  • Printed flight itinerary
  • Two 2x2 inch passport photos
  • Physical check or money order
  • Current passport book