What do I do if my passport hasn't arrived before I travel?


What do I do if my passport hasn't arrived before I travel?

Updated on June 6, 2023
  1. If your travel date is 6-14 days away: Call (877) 487-2778 as soon as they open at 8am Eastern Time. ...
  2. If your travel date is less than 5 days away: Call (877) 487-2778 for an 'Urgent Travel Service' appointment with a local passport agency. ...
  3. Contact your local congressional representative:


Can I get a temporary passport to travel UK?

An emergency travel document lets you travel from abroad if you need to travel urgently and cannot use your UK passport. It is usually only valid for one single or return journey. You can travel through a maximum of 5 countries.


Can I book a flight with an expired passport?

You do not need a physical passport to book a flight. Instead, what you need is the passport number. As such, you can book a flight even if your passport has expired, is damaged, has alteration, or does not have enough blank pages.


Can I travel without a passport from UK?

Research shows that UK residents can travel to over 180 countries without a passport/visa or via an e-visa or a visa on arrival. Most UK residents travel to visa-free destinations for vacations, tourism, and business purposes.


Can I travel while waiting for my passport?

If your passport's time is almost up, don't wait — start the renewal process now. You can't travel while your renewal application is being processed, and you need to make sure your travel documents are valid for at least six months past the dates of any planned international trips.