WEST REGION · PRIMARY HUB: SANOfficial Appointment Booking Fee: $0.00
San Diego Passport Agency (San Diego, CA)
Located at 401 B Street in downtown San Diego just 10 minutes from San Diego International Airport (SAN) and 25 minutes from the Tijuana Cross Border Xpress (CBX) terminal, this agency serves Southern California.
Federal Counter Address
401 B St, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92101
Public Counter Hours
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT (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 (SAN)
Downtown San Diego Trolley (5th Ave Station) and underground parking at 401 B Street; 10 minutes from SAN Airport.
Nearest 2x2 Photo & Print Shops
CVS Pharmacy at 645 Market St and FedEx Office at 101 W Broadway.
Walk-In & Appointment Verification Rule
Appointment-only on the 10th floor of 401 B Street.
Local Notes for San Diego — Not a State Department Schedule
- ✓Flying out of Tijuana (TIJ) via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) skybridge requires a valid U.S. Passport Book—bring your printed Volaris/Viva Aerobus ticket and CBX boarding pass.
What You Must Bring to the San Diego 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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