The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel at this time due to the global impact of COVID-19.

Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported may restrict travel without notice.

You can find additional guidance about the Department’s recommendations in response to COVID-19 here.

 

Change in Passport Services Operations

Due to public health measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, effective March 20, 2020, The Department of State is only able to offer service for customers with a qualified life-or-death emergency and who need a passport for immediate international travel within 72 hours.

Life-or-death emergencies are serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family (e.g. parent, child, spouse, sibling, aunt, uncle, etc) that require you to travel outside the United States within 72 hours (3 days). You must provide:

• A passport application with supporting documents
• Proof of the life-or-death emergency such as a death certificate, a statement from a mortuary, or a signed letter from a hospital or medical professional. Documents must be translated or in English.
• Proof of international travel (e.g. reservation, ticket, itinerary)

For more information, please visit travel.state.gov

 

 

 

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