Emergency Passport Service
Get an emergency U.S. passport urgently
When travel is urgent, every day matters. Travel Visa Pro helps you start the emergency passport process quickly as a third-party service provider, with support designed to reduce delays and confusion.
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Fast, expert processing with full document review included.
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+ Gov fee ($190.00)
*for US Citizens
Select 3 Days+ Gov fee ($190.00)
*for US Citizens
Select 1 Week+ Gov fee ($190.00)
*for US Citizens
Select 2 Weeks+ Gov fee ($190.00)
*for US Citizens
Select 4 Weeks+ Gov fee ($130.00)
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Select 7 WeeksTravel Visa Pro is a licensed passport expediting service. Rush availability is subject to consulate capacity and submission deadlines.
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Emergency Passport Service Requirements & Documents Needed
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Process Overview
Applicant is a US citizen 16 years or older, AND;
Applicant has never been issued a U.S. Passport, OR;
Applicant was under 16 years old when most recent passport was issued OR;
Applicant has not had a U.S. Passport issued for more than 15 years
Once all documents listed below are gathered, the applicant must visit a government employee known as an Acceptance Agent in person. The Acceptance Agent will review all documents, witness the applicant sign their passport application, and seal the documents in an envelope. This “sealed envelope” is then delivered to Travel Visa Pro for processing with the U.S. Department of State.
Acceptance Agents are available at most Post Offices and Court Houses. Locations can be found at the link below.
Proof of Citizenship
Proof of Identification
Passport Photos
You can upload the approved digital photos to us through your TVP Document Upload Link or at link below and we will print at no additional cost if you have ordered VIP concierge and just $30 for all other orders. It will then be scanned and verified for Department of State compliance. We will print and ship the photos to you back via FedEx 2nd Day shipment and you will just take them with rest of your passport package to your appointment with an acceptance agent.
Proof of Immediate Travel
What is an acceptable proof of travel:
– Airline Booking;
– Flight Confirmation from a travel agency or online booking tool;
– Charter/Private plane flight Manifest;
– Cruise Itinerary;
– Hotel Booking in Canada or Mexico bordering the USA;
– Letter from an Employer;
– School Admission Letter;
– International Conference/Expo Invitation;
– Car Rental Agreement to enter Canada/Mexico;
– International Yach Rental;
– Family Emergency document (i.e. death certificate, hospital letter, etc);
– OR something of similar nature.
Government Fees
The Acceptance Agent will also charge a fee of $35 for verifying applicants identity. Most Acceptance Agents accept cash, personal check, postal money order, debit or credit card.
Letter of Authorization (LOA)
Please follow the instructions provided in the linked document below.
New US Passport Application (DS-11)
Review and Include Complete Documents
1) Additional copy of travel itinerary
2) Additional copy of completed (unsigned) copy of passport application
3) Additional ORIGINAL completed and signed Letter of Authorization
4) Envelope sealed by Acceptance Agent containing items above. Place the sealed envelope from the Acceptance Agent, and additional documents listed above in a shipping envelope (if the sealed envelope is too large for the shipping envelope, fold it neatly in half).
5) On the outside of the sealed envelope, the Acceptance Agent should write the following, however if they do not please do so yourself:
Last Name, First Name
Date of Birth
Date of Departure from the U.S.
* If there is more than one application in the envelope (for multiple applicants), write out each applicants name and date of birth.
Payment for US Passport Fee
– Do NOT use temporary or starter checks
– Payment must be a check or money order (no cash, no credit cards)
– Make the check payable to “US Department of State”
(must be written exactly as shown — no abbreviations)
– The amount must be written out in words
Example: $190 = One Hundred Ninety and 00/100
– On the memo line, write: Applicant’s full legal name and Applicant’s date of birth
– Personal checks must have a pre-printed address on the check (no starter checks).
Not sure if you're eligible? Let us figure it out.
Travel Visa Pro reviews every application before submission — we'll tell you exactly what you need.
Three simple steps to your emergency passport.
Start Your ApplicationYou need an emergency passport urgently, so let the Travel Visa Pro team handle the hard part so you can focus on planning your trip. We can expedite the entire requirements, form, and submission process to get your emergency passport to you fast.
Order your visa or passport through our easy checkout
Select your processing speed and fill in a few details — Travel Visa Pro makes the application quick, straightforward, and hassle-free.
Submit your documents and let us handle the rest
Upload your passport scan and photo. Our team reviews everything for accuracy and submits your application directly to the consulate — no paperwork headaches on your end.
Get your document and enjoy your trip
Your document is delivered securely to your door. Track your application status in real time and get delivery updates every step of the way.
What Our Customers Say About Applying for Emergency Passports & Visas
Say goodbye to complicated passport applications
Going It Alone
- Standard consulate timelines only – typically 4+ business days
- You review and check your own paperwork
- In-person drop-off or mail-in submission required
- Contact the consulate directly if something goes wrong
- Higher risk of delays from overlooked errors or omissions
- Requirements research is entirely on you
- Minimal visibility into application status
- Visa processing only – no bundled services
With Travel Visa Pro
- Rush processing available – as fast as 1 business day
- Expert review of every application before submission
- We handle all consulate submissions on your behalf
- Dedicated support agent if any issues arise
- Minimized rejection risk – errors caught before they cost you
- Step-by-step document prep guidance included
- Real-time application tracking at every stage
- Visa + passport renewal available as a bundle
Want Someone to Handle It All? Meet VIP Concierge.
You've done the research. Now let someone else handle the rest. Travel Visa Pro's VIP Concierge Service assigns you a dedicated specialist who manages your entire application from start to finish — so you never have to wonder what to do next, whether your documents are correct, or where your application stands. Available as an add-on to any processing speed. Three tiers to match your needs:
VIP Lite
- Document pre-check
- Application form completion
- Passport photo service
- Free resubmissions if rejected
VIP Concierge
- Everything in VIP Lite
- Dedicated VIP specialist
- No immediate proof of travel required
- Consular appointment coordination
- 2-day shipping upgrade (both ways)
- Consulate submission booking
Executive Choice
- Everything in VIP Concierge
- Single dedicated point of contact
- Free overnight shipping (both ways)
- Visa replacement support
- Two-day processing by TVP ownership
What's Included in Every VIP Concierge Tier
Emergency U.S. Passport FAQs
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Processing from 4 weeks. Emergency as fast as 2 business days.