San Diego Passport Agency Expedited Service

The San Diego Passport Agency expedites passports for U.S. citizens with urgent travel needs. If you require passport service in order to travel abroad within 14 days when no visa is required or within 28 days if you need to get a travel visa, then you can apply at the San Diego Agency. The first step is to make an appointment by calling automated appointment numer: 1-877-487-2778, 24 hours/day. If you are unable to travel to the San Diego Passport Agency but need to get your passport fast, you can apply through a qualified passport expediting service. If you do not have emergency travel needs, you must apply in person for a new passport at a California passport office or by mail if you need a renewal.

Public Hours of Operation

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays)

Public Telephone Number

(Automated appointment line and general recorded information available 24 hours/7 days)

1-877-487-2778

Address

San Diego Passport Agency
401 West A St.
10th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101

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Directions

Public Transportation Directions

From Santa Fe Depot (1050 Kettner Blvd):
Walk approximately two blocks heading East on West B St toward Kettner Blvd, turn left at Kettner Blvd, turn left at West Ash St, turn left at Pacific Hwy

From Main Downtown Trolley Station (American Plaza):
Walk approximately two blocks heading North on India St toward West B St, turn left at West Ash St, turn left at Pacific Hwy

Driving Directions
Metered parking is available, and public parking lots range from $8.00 - $12.00 (daily rate)

From San Diego International Airport:
Head West on North Harbor Dr towards Winship Ln, make a U-turn at Winship Ln, turn left at West Grape St, turn right at Pacific Hwy, turn left at West A St

From San Ysidro Port of Entry (South):
Take I-5 North to exit 17A, merge onto West Hawthorne St, turn left at Pacific Hwy, turn left at West A St

From San Diego Coastal (North):
Take I-5 South toward Downtown to exit 17, merge onto Front St toward the Civic Center, turn right at West Ash St, turn left at Pacific Hwy, take the first left onto West A St

Apply Online for Your Passport.

When You Arrive for Your Appointment at the
San Diego Passport Agency

You will need your Social Security Number or your confirmation number.

Please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your appointment. Earlier arrivals will not be admitted.

Late arrivals, 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment, will have to reschedule their appointments.

Upon entry to the building, you will go through security, including metal detectors.

Take the elevator to the 10th floor.

Go to check-in/information. Your appointment will be verified.

You will be given a numbered ticket with the approximate, current waiting time at the bottom. (We do our best to keep the waiting time as short as possible.)