Where can i go to get a passport fast

Whether you have an emergency abroad, or you have a trip planned but your passport has expired, my office is here to help.

On May 18, 2009, the State Department opened the first Minnesota passport agency in Minneapolis. My office has a strong relationship with the local passport agency and my staff can get issues resolved quickly. This agency can issue same-day passports and passport cards to customers traveling within 14 days or for those who have other urgent needs for a passport. For more information on the Minneapolis Passport agency, please visit: www.travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/information/where-to-apply/agencies/minneapolis. 

How to apply for a passport

Whether you are applying in person at the Minneapolis Agency (located at 212 South 3rd Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401), through a passport-acceptance facility (a local post office, government center, etc.), or renewing your passport by mail, you should visit the State Department passport website at www.travel.state.gov/passport. Here you can find information on where to apply, what documents you will need, application fees, travel document requirements, and how to get your passport in a hurry. If you have any questions, please call my office at 612-727-5220.

How to contact the Minneapolis Passport Agency

In order to apply for or renew your passport on a same-day basis at the Minneapolis Passport Agency, you must first make an appointment through the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778. Please note that if you apply in person, you will need to pay the expedited processing fee in addition to the normal passport application fee. You will also still need to provide a complete passport application, including passport photos, proof of citizenship, and form DS-11. Before going to your appointment, please visit the State Department website at www.travel.state.gov/passport to make sure you have everything you need. If you are unable to get an appointment or have any questions about the Minneapolis Passport Agency, please call my office at 612-727-5220.

How long does it currently take to get a passport?

If you don't need same-day service, you might be able to apply for your passport through normal, routine service. According to the State Department, passport applications (first-time applications and renewals) currently take between four and six weeks. Expedited applications at the Minneapolis Passport Agency can take up to three days. Expedited applications through a passport acceptance facility take two to three weeks. These processing times may change, so please check the State Department website for the most up-to-date processing times, and please allow extra processing time for your passport. The best way to ensure on-time delivery of your passport is to apply early and pay for expedited processing if necessary.

Current travel requirements

When traveling by air between the United States and any other country, including Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, or Bermuda, you are required to present a U.S. passport. This applies to everyone, including newborns, infants, and children. The only exceptions are:

- U.S. citizens on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces traveling with military IDs and travel orders;

- U.S. citizen merchant mariners traveling in conjunction with maritime business with U.S- issued Merchant Mariner Documents;

- Travelers with a NEXUS card for use at a NEXUS kiosk at Canadian preclearance airports;

- U.S. lawful permanent residents with Permanent Resident Cards or other evidence of permanent resident status AND required travel documents; and

- Refugees and asylees with Refugee Travel Documents.

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Site: www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/western-hemisphere-travel-initiative

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Below lists the passport fees for each service that the US Department of State and the Acceptance facility will charge for different passport services.

  • New Passport (Adult): $110.00 (application fee) + $60 (Expedited Fees) + $35.00 (execution fee)
  • New Passport (Child): $80.00 (application fee) + $60 (Expedited Fees) + $35.00 (execution fee)
  • US Passport Renewal: $110.00 (application fee) + $60 (Expedited Fees)
  • Child Passport: $80.00 (application fee) + $60 (Expedited Fees) + $35.00 (execution fee)
  • Replacing Lost/Stolen Passport: $110.00 (application fee) + $60 (Expedited Fees) + $35.00 (execution fee)
  • Passport Name Change (Adult) : $110.00 (application fee) + $60 (Expedited Fees)
  • Passport Name Change (Child) : $80.00 (application fee) + $60 (Expedited Fees)
  • Second Passport (Adult) : $110.00 (application fee) + $60 (Expedited Fees)
  • Second Passport (Child) : $80.00 (application fee) + $60 (Expedited Fees)
  • Passport Cards (Adult): $30.00 (application fee) + $35.00 (execution fee)
  • Passport Cards (Child): $15.00 (application fee) + $35.00 (execution fee)
When expediting with 24 Hour Passport and Visas, it will have different charges according to how fast you require your passport service. Click here to check the price for the same day passport with 24 Hour Passport and Visas. Keep in mind that you will still be required to pay the fees charged by the U.S. Department of State and the Acceptance Facility.

How fast can I get a US passport?

When expediting your US passport with a private passport expediting agency like 24 Hour Passport and Visas, you can get your passport in as soon as 8 hours. Not only will expediting with a private agency speed up the processing time but it will also save time required to gather your documents and apply in-person. You will not have to provide a proof of life or death emergency situation but instead, provide a Letter of Authorization. The only thing required would be to visit an Acceptance Facility who will authorize your documents and seal them into an envelope. After that 24 Hour Passport and Visas will handle your case. Getting your passport fast through a government passport agency will need you to apply for an emergency passport for emergency situations. This reason is defined by Travel State Gov as serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in the immediate family that require you to travel outside the United States within 72 hours (3 business days). You must be able to prove this reason by providing the required documentation such as a death certificate, a statement from a mortuary, or a signed letter from a hospital or medical professional. Failure to provide evidence or not providing a convincing reason to the Department of State could result in the emergency passport application process disapproval. Do not risk your international travel plans and apply with 24 Hour Passport and Visas now! We have offices in the Greater Los Angeles region and San Francisco region, we also serve adjoining communities as well that include  Chicago, Raleigh, and other nearby regions. Expedite your passport application process in 2-3 weeks or even in as fast as 8 hours. Click here to order now! 24 Hour Passport and Visas provide the following expedited services:
  • New United States Passport 
  • Second Valid Passport
  • U.S. Passport Renewal
  • Replace Lost or Stolen Passports
  • Child Passports
  • Passport Name Change
  • Passport Gender Change
  • U.S Passport Card
  • Visa Services
Each passport service has its own requirement, therefore click on the link suited to you for more information. Our step by step detailed approach will guide you through the application process. Browse through 24 Hour Passport and Visas website for more information or contact our nearest regional office, who will be able to assist you with your queries.  24 Hour Passport and Visas is a private, non-government passport and visa expediting service providing company. The fees included with our services are to expedite the procedures and are in addition to the government fees. If you are in a situation that does not require expedited services you can apply directly through the US Department of State.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to get a passport in the same day?

Below lists the passport fees for each service that the US Department of State and the Acceptance facility will charge.

  • New Passport (Adult): $110.00 (application fee) + $60 (expedited processing fee) + $35.00 (execution fee)
  • New Passport (Child): $80.00 (application fee) + $60 (expedited processing fee) + $35.00 (execution fee)
  • US Passport Renewal: $110.00 (application fee) + $60 (expedited processing fee)
  • Child Passport: $80.00 (application fee) + $60 (expedited processing fee) + $35.00 (execution fee)
  • Replacing Lost/Stolen Passport: $110.00 (application fee)+ $60 (expedited processing fee) + $35.00 (execution fee)
  • Passport Name Change (Adult) : $110.00 (application fee) + $60 (expedited processing fee)
  • Passport Name Change (Child) : $80.00 (application fee) + $60 (expedited processing fee)
  • Second Passport (Adult) : $110.00 (application fee) + $60 (expedited processing fee)
  • Second Passport (Child) : $80.00 (application fee) + $60 (expedited processing fee)
  • Passport Cards (Adult): $30.00 (application fee) + $35 (execution fee)
  • Passport Cards (Child): $15.00 (application fee) + $35 (execution fee)

24 Hours Passport & Visas Agency Fees for Expedited Passports:
There are fees associated with expediting your passport in addition to the government fees. 24 Hour Passport and Visas offers to expedite the process of your passport or visa as fast as 24 hours, this means you will get your travel document quicker then through any other way and you can be sure you will have the documents you need for your next travel in time. To know the price for expedited passport services, click here.

Is Same Day Passport Services Possible?

This depends on the service you have chosen. If you have decided to apply for a routine passport, the processing time is from 12-16 weeks. The processing time can get extended by 2 to 3 weeks more if there is an increase in passport application submissions during peak travel times. This is usually when the holiday season approaches and people plan for vacations. 

If an expedited passport agency service such as 24 Hour Passport and Visas has been used, the processing time is under 3 weeks and in some cases, it can be expedited within 24 hours.

What is the quickest I can get a passport?

Delivery to us: Purchase Priority Mail Express from the United States Postal Service for faster shipping of your application to us. The price for this service varies depending on the area of the country. Return to you: Pay $18.32 for 1-2 day delivery. This means you will receive your passport 1-2 days after we send it.

Can you go to passport office without appointment?

You must book an appointment for an urgent passport application before you call or visit a centre. Use the normal service if you do not need a passport urgently.

Can I get my passport on the same day in Singapore?

ICA can do same day renewal for passports for urgent cases but be prepared to wait because it will have to be done in person.