U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE — BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS

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Minneapolis Passport Agency

Do you need a passport for international travel within two weeks, or a foreign visa within four weeks? You might be eligible for an appointment at a passport agency. Requirements are below.

Physical Address:
United States Federal Office Building aka The "Old" Federal Building
212 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday

By Appointment Only
Closed Federal Holidays

Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of State
Minneapolis Passport Agency
CA/PPT/MN
44132 Mercure Cir.
PO Box 1101
Sterling, VA 20166-1101

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How to Apply at a Passport Agency

1. Find out if you're eligible

To apply at this passport agency, you must:

Be traveling internationally in less than 2 weeks or need to get a foreign visa within 4 weeks
Be able to show proof of international travel (such as your flight itinerary, hotel reservation, cruise tickets, or international car insurance)
Pay the $60 expedite fee in addition to the regular application fees
Make an appointment

You may also come into a passport agency if we need to correct a printing error in your recently-issued passport. No appointment is necessary and no fee will be charged.

If you have a life-or-death emergency, please see Life-or-Death Emergencies.

If you don't meet the requirements, please see Where to Apply for other options.

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2. Collect all your application materials

Appointment confirmation number
Proof of international travel
- Examples: Flight itinerary, hotel reservation, cruise tickets, international car insurance
Completed form(s )*
All required supporting documents*
One passport photo. Passport photos are not taken at the agency. Please bring your own photo when you apply.
Application fee and expedite fee. We accept:
- Major credit cards
- Debit/Check card (not ATM cards)
- Cash (exact amount only- no change provided)
- Checks
- Bank Draft or Money order

*The agency accepts all forms for first-time and renewal customers. Not sure what forms or supporting documents you need? Start at the Passport Application Wizard.

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3. Make an appointment

You must make an appointment to apply at a passport agency. Be sure to write down your appointment confirmation number.

To make an appointment, visit the Online Passport Appointment System.

You may also call 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY), se habla español.

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4. Arrive early to your appointment

We suggest you arrive 30 minutes early to go through security screening. You must show valid government ID to enter the building. Weapons, food, and drinks (except water in a sealable bottle) are not allowed.
Check in at the Information Window on the ground floor. Give them your appointment confirmation number to verify your appointment.
Be seated and wait until we call your number.
When we call your number, go to your assigned window.
A Department of State employee will review your application and supporting materials and discuss available delivery options.

Please note: We may not see you exactly at your appointment time.

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Getting Here

There is limited metered parking available on 2nd St. and 2nd Ave. in front of the Federal building. Parking is also available across the street from the Federal building at The Renaissance Inn/The Depot Hotel and at a lot located at 2nd Ave. S. and 2nd St.