SOUTH REGION · PRIMARY HUB: IAHOfficial Appointment Booking Fee: $0.00
Houston Passport Agency (Houston, TX)
Situated on the 14th floor of the Mickey Leland Federal Building in downtown Houston, this agency handles urgent travel and foreign visa expedite requests for George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Hobby (HOU), and Galveston cruise departures.
Federal Counter Address
George Thomas "Mickey" Leland Federal Building, 1919 Smith St, Suite 1400, Houston, TX 77002
Public Counter Hours
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT (Mon–Fri)
Same-Day Printing
The State Department does not publish a same-day print cutoff. You need an appointment, and same-day printing is not guaranteed.
How to Get an Appointment
Book at passportappointment.travel.state.gov. If you already applied, or online booking fails, call 1-877-487-2778 (weekdays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET for a life-or-death case). After 5:00 p.m. ET, on weekends, and on federal holidays, call 1-202-647-4000.
Day-of-Appointment Logistics: Transit, Photo Labs & Security
Parking & Airport Transit (IAH)
Downtown Houston Smith St garages and METRORail Bell/Downtown Transit Center stations.
Nearest 2x2 Photo & Print Shops
CVS Pharmacy at 917 Main St and FedEx Office at 1200 Smith St.
Walk-In & Appointment Verification Rule
Appointment-only via NPIC (1-877-487-2778) or online scheduler.
Local Notes for Houston — Not a State Department Schedule
- ✓Closed-loop vs. open-loop Galveston cruises: if flying back from a foreign port or visiting countries requiring a passport book, bring your full cruise booking confirmation.
- ✓If seeking a 28-day foreign visa appointment slot (e.g., for Brazil, China, Nigeria, or offshore energy visas), bring the consulate visa appointment confirmation letter.
- ✓Enter at the 1919 Smith Street main federal screening plaza at least 20 minutes before your window time.
What You Must Bring to the Houston Passport Agency Window
1. Appointment Confirmation + Printed Travel Proof: Paper printout of your international flight e-ticket (within 14 calendar days) or foreign visa requirement (within 28 days).
2. Application Form (Single-Sided): Unsigned Form DS-11 (for new/child/lost books) OR signed Form DS-82 (for eligible adult 10-year renewals).
3. Original Citizenship + B&W Copy: Certified U.S. birth certificate with raised seal, naturalization certificate, or prior U.S. passport.
4. Government ID + 2x2 Photo + Fee: Valid driver’s license + front & back B&W photocopy, one 2"x2" photo (no glasses), and $190 (DS-82) or $225 (DS-11) statutory fee.
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