Current processing time of a U.S. passport is 4 to 6 weeks.

If you are traveling within 10 business days, we may elect to issue you an emergency U.S. passport, which will be limited to a maximum of 12 months validity. These passports are generally processed and issued within 3 working days once we accept a completed passport application.

Required Documents

Application requirements, including fees, for emergency passports are the same as those for full-validity passports. For a list of required documents, please return to the Passport page and select the service you require from the list.

Submitting the Application

In Person:

• Please email ApiaConsular@stste.gov  to request an appointment for an emergency passport; please include your full name, contact details, proposed travel dates, destination and reason for the emergency passport.

 

If you are an American citizen with requiring emergency assistance, please call:

• Business Hours: +[685]  21631, 21436, 22696 or 21452; press 0 for the operator or extension 2222 and leave a message.
• After Hours: +[685]  7771776 and leave a message, the Duty Officer will return
  your call.
• To contact the Department of State in the U.S. call 202-647-5225  after hours.

The emergency contact numbers listed above are NOT for visa inquiries. 

For non-emergency issues please contact our U.S. Citizen Services at email ApiaConsular@state.gov or refer to our contact information.