Please note: Processing times change throughout the year. Emergency or Urgent Travel Under normal conditions, you can request an appointment at a passport agency if you: Are traveling within 72 hours (three business days). This is only in an emergency such as a serious illness, injury, or death in your immediate family. Have urgent travel within two weeks. You must have proof of immediate international travel (for example, purchased airline or cruise tickets). To make an appointment at a Regional Passport Agency to submit your application in person, call 1-877-487-2778; TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793 Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 10 PM ET. The appointment line is closed on weekends and federal holidays. Expedited Service for Non-Urgent Travel If you do not have urgent travel, you can request expedited service. Request expedited service by mail for passport renewals or Request expedited service in person at a passport acceptance facility near you. This is for new passports. Expedited service costs an extra $60, plus any delivery costs.    Normal and expedited processing times fluctuate throughout the year. Check the current processing times before you submit your application.