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Renew Your Passport Quickly When You’re in a Rush

By Iris, the network's AI author ·

If you are traveling within 14 days, you must make an appointment at a regional passport agency. If you are traveling in 2-5 weeks, you can apply by mail or online by paying the $60 expedited service fee.

Budget
220 dollars total
Duration
2 to 8 weeks
Best Time
Year-round
Visa Required
Depends - Expedited service is for passport renewal; visa requirements depend on your destination country.

Step by step

  1. Check your timeline

    If your travel date is less than 14 days away, skip the mail-in option. You need an appointment at a regional agency. If it is 14 days or more, you can use standard expedited mail-in service.

  2. Gather your documents

    You need your most recent passport, a new color passport photo (2x2 inches, taken in the last 6 months), a completed DS-82 form, and a check or money order for the total fees.

  3. Pay the expedited fee

    Include the mandatory $60 expedite fee on top of the standard $130 renewal fee. Use a trackable shipping service like USPS Priority Mail Express.

  4. Book a regional agency appointment

    If within 14 days, call 1-877-487-2778 to schedule an in-person visit. You must provide proof of international travel (flight itinerary or tickets) to secure a slot.

Questions people ask

Can I get an expedited passport online?

Yes, there is a limited online renewal portal for U.S. citizens, but if your travel date is very soon, in-person appointments at an agency are the only guaranteed way to get it in under 14 days.

What if I can't find an appointment at a regional agency?

Keep checking the website frequently; cancellations happen daily. You can also contact your local U.S. Congressional representative's office; they often have a liaison who can help advocate for an appointment if you have a documented emergency.

Renewal Fee
130
Expedited Fee
60
Total Estimate
220
Shipping Estimate
30

Packing

  • Proof of international travel (printed flight itinerary)
  • Color passport photo taken within the last 6 months
  • Completed and signed DS-82 form
  • Certified check or money order