National Passport Center in Portsmouth, NH
The National Passport Center in Portsmouth, NH accepts applications
from American citizens with urgent travel situations for expedited
passport service. Applicants who are scheduled to travel within 14 days
and do not require a visa or within 28 days if a travel visa is
required can visit the processing center. To apply at the National
Passport Center, you need to schedule an appointment by calling the
automated service which is available 24/7.
If your travel date is not within the time frame mentioned above, you need to apply in person for a new passport at a
Passport Application Acceptance Facility or submit an application for a
passport renewal by mail. Applicants who cannot personally visit the passport agency in Portsmouth can submit the application through a qualified
passport expediting service.
National Passport Center
207 International Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Appointments Available From
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
All Federal Holidays are excluded
Automated Appointment Number
(Available 24 hours/7 days)
1-877-487-2778
Processing Times
Passports are issued according to travel plans. Same-day passports are issued in emergency situations.
This agency only issues the U.S. passport book on-site.
UPDATE:
High demand and mailing delays are impacting how long it takes to get a passport.
- Standard service is currently taking between 7 and 10 weeks.
- Expedited service is currently taking between 3 to 5 weeks.
NOTE: Processing times begin when applications are received at a passport agency or center. Requesting 1-2-day mailing service is recommended.
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How to Get to the National Passport Center
Driving Directions
From the North:
Take NH-16/White Mountain Highway South. Take the Gosling Rd
exit, Exit 1 toward PEASE INTERNATIONAL TRADEPORT. Turn Right onto
Pease Blvd. Turn Left onto International Drive. 207 International Dr.
will be on the Left in 1.1 miles.
From the South:
Take Interstate 93N toward Concord, NH. Merge onto US-1 North via Exit
27 on the Left toward Tobin Bridge/Revere. Merge onto Interstate 95N
toward NH/Maine. Take the RT-33 exit, Exit 3 toward
Greenland/Portsmouth. Turn Left onto NH-33/Greenland Rd. Turn Right
onto Grafton Rd. Turn Left onto Corporate Dr. Turn Right onto
International Dr. 207 International Dr. is on the Right.
From the East:Take Interstate 95S to exit 3A towards PEASE INTERNATIONAL
TRADEPORT/Bus Terminal/Park & Ride. Turn right onto Grafton Rd.
Turn Left onto Corporate Dr. Turn Right onto International Dr. 207
International Dr. is on the Right.
From the West: Take
RT-9 E Franklin Pierce Highway. Merge onto I-89 S. Merge onto I-93 S
toward Manchester/Boston. Merge onto NH-101 E via Exit 7 on the Left
toward Seacoast/Portsmouth. Merge onto I-95 N/Blue Star Memorial
Highway toward Portsmouth/Maine. Take the Rt-33 exit, Exit 3 toward
Greenland/Portsmouth. Turn Left onto NH-33/Greenland Rd. Turn Right
onto Grafton Rd. Turn Left onto Corporate Dr. Turn Right onto
International Dr. 207 International Dr. is on the Right.
Parking: arking is
available in the front of the building. Use the customer driveway
entrance and parking spaces designated for passport customers.
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What to Do When You Arrive for Your Appointment at the National Passport Center
- Arrive on time
- You will not be admitted more than 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment time
- You will not be admitted more than 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment time
- You will be required to pass through building security screening and metal detectors
Weapons are prohibited.
- Check-In at Information Desk
You must present your Social Security Number or Appointment Confirmation Number to verify your appointment.
- Receive your queue number and take a seat
The
public waiting area is limited to applicants, required witnesses, and
those accompanying minors, disabled applicants, or serving as
interpreters
Foreign Entry Requirements/Visas
If you are traveling overseas and want to know what you must do to enter a foreign country, we have information on
foreign entry requirements and visas. Foreign embassy telephone numbers and addresses are included.
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