New First Time Passport	Passport renewal
You are applying for an expedited new US passport if you answer yes to any of the following: * You are applying for a US passport for the first time. * Your expired US passport is not in your possession. * Your previous US passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago. * Your previous US passport was issued when you were under 16 and you are now over 16.	If you answer yes to all of these questions, then you are eligible to renew your US passport. * You still have and can submit your most recent passport. * You were over the age of 16 when the passport was issued. * You received your most recent passport within 15 years. * The current passport is undamaged
Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Passport	Additional Passport Pages
If your passport was lost, stolen or damaged and it would still be valid then you are applying for lost/stolen passport.	If the visa pages on your passport are full, then you can request add more visa pages add on your current passport.
Child Passport	Second Passport
Special requirements for children under age 14 minor children must apply in person	If you travel extensively or have a schedule conflict, you may be eligible to carry a second passport.

ABOUT W.H.T.I.

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is a result of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA), requiring all travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S.
The goal of the initiative is to strengthen U.S. border security while facilitating entry for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized documentation that enables the Department of Homeland Security to quickly and reliably identify a traveler.
Currently, all persons traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a valid passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.

FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Final Rule - Passport Card (PDF)

U.S. Land/Sea Document Requirements (PDF)

AS OF JUNE 1, 2009,

The U.S. government has officially implemented the full requirements of the air, land, and sea phases of WHTI. The now inforced rules require all U.S. citizens entering the United States at any air, sea, or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.

Note: The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory.

Note: Children under age 16 will be able to continue crossing land & sea borders using only a U.S. birth certificate (or naturalization certificate) after the new law takes effect in June. The original birth certificate or a copy may be used. However, it is highly advised to travel with a current passport. Also be advised to check the rules of your destination country as they are not bound by our rules and laws and may require the children to hold a valid passport.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTES:

Please be advised that for most foreign travel, your passport must be valid for a minimum of six (6) months beyond your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this passport requirement in not met.
Please be advised that some countries require your passport have as many as two (2) to four (4) blank visa/stamp pages. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this passport requirement in not met.
Please be advised that the pages in the rear of your passport marked "amendment pages" have a specific purpose and may not be used for neither visa nor entry/exit stamps.

Welcome to Houston Passport & Visa Agency

At Houston Passport & Visa Agency,, we acquire expedited passports and travel visas for international travelers every day. Our overall goal is simply to provide second to none customer service. Houston Passport & Visa Agency works with the U.S. Passport Agency and foreign embassies and consulates to secure passports and travel visas as quickly as same day or 24 hours.
Who uses our agency?

Those who cannot afford to have their passport application rejected by the government due to a simple mistake or typo. We thoroughly check all applications before submitting them and immediately work to resolve any issues that may arise.
Applicants who want to be in complete control of the passport application process, recieve a status report at any time they choose, and recieve their completed passport in a exact time frame.
Those concerned about backlogs affecting a governments ability to expedite a visa or passport application that is mailed in directly. Also, keep in mind that many of the consulates and Embassies, including China and Brazil, now require you either use an agency or apply in person. Also, if you mail in your passport application and any issues arise, the processing of your passport application can be delayed for weeks or even months.

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Q: If I live near the Houston Passport Agency or other Passport Agency Location and would like to schedule an appointment to appear in person:
A: Call 877-487-2778 to schedule an appointment.
The passport agency address is:
1919 Smith Street, Houston TX 77000
4th Floor, Mickey Leland Building

Q: If I am traveling within the next 30 days and do not live near one of the Passport Agency Locations, cannot get an appointment, or simply do not have the time to spend applying in person but need my passport expedited:
A: Passport expediting is highly advisable as they can process passport applications as quickly as 24 hours or same business day. Please choose from the applicable expediting link below for passport expediting instruction.

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Q: If I am not currently in the United States and need immediate passport assistance:
A: Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy location. Please note that passport services in the various US Embassies are to be used in Emergency situations only and are not to be considered an alternative to regular passport services.

Q: If I am not traveling in the next 90 days and need passport service:
A: You can apply at the nearest Post Office or County Clerk Location.

Q: If I have submitted my Passport Application through the Post Office or County Clerk and my passport will not be ready in time for my travel:
A: You can appear in person at the Passport Agency in which your Passport application is being processed without an appointment if you have a pending application. If you can not appear in person, try to resolve the situation through the hotline at 877-487-2778.
In the event both of these options are not effective, then passport expediting is highly advisable as they can access your current passport application, help to resolve any issues, and in most cases have your passport completed and shipped within 2-3 business days. Please use contact information below for currently pending passport application assistance.

Questions? Contact us at 888-281-5211 or info@houstonpassportandvisaagency.com

Passport expediting companies are companies registered through the U.S. Department of State’s National Hand Courier Program to submit passport applications to the Passport Agency on the behalf of others. As a condition to being registered, passport expediters are held to a strict code of conduct, which includes background screenings of all employees who handle passport applications and strict procedures for safeguarding applicants' personal information.