The Houston Passport Agency expedites passports for U.S. citizens within 8 days to as quickly as the same day for applicants with urgent travel needs. Individuals who are not in a rush can apply for a new passport at application acceptance facilities in the Houston area.
Regional agencies only serve those who need to travel, or submit their passports for foreign entry visas, within 14-28 days. The first step is to schedule an appointment through the automated service which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you are unable to travel to Houston to present your application, you can authorize a third party to submit the application. This can be a friend, family member, travel agent or registered courier service.
If your departure date is more than 14 days away, or you do not need to submit your passport for foreign visas within 28 days, you can submit the application form and supporting documents at the nearest application acceptance facility.
Houston Passport Agency
George Thomas "Mickey" Leland Federal Building
1919 Smith Street,4th Floor
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
NOTE: The facility is closed for all federal holidays.
(Available 24 hours/7 days)
Passports are issued according to travel plans. Same-day passports are issued in emergency situations.
NOTE: This agency can issue both the U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card on-site.
Car: From George Bush IAH, take JFK Blvd. to Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Tollway) west. Take the Downtown Houston exit onto I-45 South. Stay on I-45 South, take the McKinny Street exit, go 1 block to Smith Street. Turn right onto Smith Street and follow Smith Street to Pierce Street. The building is on the left.
From Hobby Airport, turn right onto Airport Blvd., travel on Airport Blvd. to I-45. Go under the freeway and enter the freeway going north. Take the St. Joseph Parkway exit off the freeway, follow St. Joseph Parkway to Louisiana Street. The building will be directly across the street.
Taxi: From George Bush IAH and William P. Hobby Airports - taxis available. Travel time from George Bush Airport is approximately one hour, and, from Hobby Airport is approximately 30 minutes.
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