US Passport Application Appointment Requirements
All Documents must be the original and you must bring additional copies.
- ALL applicants, including children, MUST be present in our office when applying for a US Passport.
- Form DS-11 Passport Application.Available online at travel.state.gov or in our office. Complete in black ink only. If you are printing completed Form DS-11, please print single sided.
- U.S. Citizenship Document Original/Certified U.S. Birth Certificate, previous undamaged fully-valid U.S. Passport Book or Card (can be expired), Certificate of Birth Abroad OR original Certificate of Naturalization. Photocopies are not accepted as original physical evidence. The U.S. Department of State requires long-form birth certificate with parental information. Please see travel.state.gov for further information on U.S. Citizenship Documents.
- Photo Identification Florida driver's license or review list for other acceptable primary photo IDs . A secondary form of photo identification will be required for non-Florida Driver's Licenses.
- One 2 x 2 Passport Photo. FGCU has a Passport Photo Booth located in the Library. The cost is $12.99 per ID Print, payable by credit card. There are also passport photo services at local establishments outside of FGCU. Please review the U.S. Passport Photo requirement for further details.
- YOU MUST provide COPIES: Copies (single sided) - Copy of the front & back of photo ID on 81/2 x 11 sheet of paper and copy of the front & back of U.S. Citizenship document on an 81/2 x 11 sheet of paper. DO NOT ENLARGE copies
TWO SEPARATE PAYMENTS are Required:
- Check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. NO CASH PAYMENTS, starter checks, or credit/debit card payments. This payment gets mailed with the passport application. Please see the Passport Fee Chart 2023for further details.
- Check, money order, or credit/debit card payable to FGCU. $35 FGCU Facility Execution Fee. You have an option to add USPS Express Mail (1-2 day delivery) for an additional $26.35 = $61.35 FGCU Fee with Express Mail.
- Money orders can be purchased at many local establishments such as banks, local supermarkets, and post offices.
Applicant's Age 16 or 17 eligible for Adult Passport:
- Parental Awareness: The applicant and at least one parent/guardian along with their photo identification must be present at the time of the Passport appointment. Both parents along with their photo identification are helpful in the passport processing of children age 16-17. Please let us know if only one can attend for further instruction.
- Copies (single sided) -Copy of the front & back of both parent(s)/guardian(s) photo ID on an 81/2 x 11 sheet of paper. DO NOT ENLARGE
Applicant's Under Age 16:
- Child applicant and both parent(s)/legal guardian(s) must be present at time of the appointment to sign off on the application.
- Both Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Photo Identification and photocopy of front and back of ID printed single sided on an 81/2 x 11 sheet of paper. DO NOT ENLARGE copies
- Child's original/certified U.S. birth certificate and photocopy of front and back single-sided on an 81/2 x 11 sheet of paper.
Please review More information about passports for children under the age of 16
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of Name Change: If your name has changed for any reason (marriage, adoption, etc) you will need to bring in original documentation to support your name change (marriage certificate, adoption papers, court order name change documents, etc).
If you have any issues meeting the above listed criteria, please contact our office, 239-590-1485
Please call 239-590-1485 to schedule your FGCU Passport Appointment
Para asistencia en Español llama a 239-590-7925
FGCU Passport Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 1:30PM every 30 minutes.
Prior to coming to your scheduled appointment, it is important to review your confirmation email and the Passport Appointment Requirements tab above.
A separate appointment is required for each applicant if scheduling for more than 1 person.
NO CASH is accepted: Check or Money Order only for your application
Thank you for making an appointment with us to help you process your passport application.
- FGCU Passport Facility Location
Modular 1, Room #9
10501 FGCU Blvd. South
Fort Myers, FL 33965
(Do not use GPS for exact location. Use directions provided in appointment confirmation email)
- Enter through the main FGCU campus entrance via Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.
- A Parking Permit is required to park on campus. Please stop by the FGCU Information Booth at the FGCU main entrance for your parking permit.
- Turn right at the stop sign onto FGCU Blvd. South, after you get your parking pass.
- Our office is located in Modular 1 building on your left after you pass the Campus Support Complex blg.
Solicite su pasaporte estadounidense
Por una cita en español, llama (239) 590-7925
(Aproximadamente 30 minutos por solicitante)
Requisitos de cita de pasaporte:
Se deben de presentar documentos originales juntos con una copia de los mismos.
1. Formulario DS-11 de solicitud de pasaporte
- Puede completarlo en línea (en inglés) y después imprimirlo.
- Puede descargarlo y completarlo a mano.
* El Formulario DS-11 no esta disponible en español.
No firme el Formulario DS-11 hasta que se lo indique el agente que lo atenderáen persona.
2. Documento original de prueba de cuidadanía(en inglés)
- Ejemplos -Certificado de nacimiento de EE. UU., pasaporte estadounidense vencido, certificado de naturalización.
3. Identificación con foto
- Ejemplos -Licencia de conducir de la Florida, pasaporte estadounidense (válido o vencido) o pasaporte extranjero (válido), certificado de naturalización o de cuidadanía, identificación de gobierno, matricula consular o tarjeta de residente permanente de EE. UU.
4. Fotografía para el pasaporte
- Una foto reciente de 2" por 2" con fondo blanco. Las fotos de pasaporte se pueden tomar en los centros de fotographía de Walgreens y CVS.
5. Pago de la tarifa por el trámite del pasaporte
- Cheque o giro postal pagadero a U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
- Servicio de Rutina - $130.00 Adultos (mas de 15 años), $100.00 Niños (0 a 15 años)
- Servicio Urgente - $60.00 adicional
- Correo Urgente - $19.53 (Entrega del nuevo pasaporte con correo de 1 a 2 días)
- Pago a la instalación de FGCU- $35 con tarjeta de débito o crédito
6. Copias del documento de prueba de cuidadanía y identificación.
* Si tu nombre ha cambiado, deberátraer la documentación original que demuestre el cambio de nombre (certificado de marimonio, documentos da adoptacion, doocumentos de cambio de nombre de orden judicial)*
OUR OFFICE ONLY ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FOR NEW PASSPORTS
ADULT RENEWALS MUST BE MAILED BY THE APPLICANT THROUGH THE U.S POST OFFICE. Renew your Adult U.S. Passport by mail with the DS-82 Form.
*If your previous passport was issued when you were under the age of 16 you must apply for a NEW passport in person.
Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html
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How do I check the status of my passport application?
Toggle More InfoThe FGCU Passport Application Facility Office does NOT have access to passport information after the application has been mailed from our office. For Passport Status, please visit www.travel.state.gov or contact National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or NPIC@state.gov.
- Enroll in email updatesso you know when your application status changes. Updates may not be available in the first 2 weeks after you submit your application. During these 2 weeks before your application arrives at a passport agency or center, your application goes to a mailing facility and an intake facility where your payment is processed.
- Please see U.S. Passport Application Status
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How long will it take to get my passport?
Toggle More InfoProcessing times vary throughout the year depending on demand. At peek times, it can take up to 4 months for your passport application to be processed so it is important to start planning early.
Please click the link below to check the current processing times as posted on the U.S State Department web page.
- Processing Times for U.S. Passports
- Expidited options are available. Please see the current passport fees listed on the official Travel.State.Gov web page.
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What is the difference between a Passport Book and a Passport Card?
Toggle More InfoThe U.S. passport card is a wallet-sized, plastic passport that has no visa pages. The card is proof of U.S. citizenship and identity, and has the same length of validity as the passport book.
The card is for U.S. citizens who travel by land and sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and Caribbean countries.
- The card isnot valid for international travel by airand is cheaper than the passport book.
- The passport card is only valid for land border crossings and sea ports-of-entry in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.
- A passport book is valid for all international travel by air, sea, or land.
- You can apply for either the book or card, or both documents.
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Urgent travel? Need a passport quickly?
Toggle More InfoOur office cannot process anyone's application that requires immediate travel (two weeks or less) or if the travel dates are less than the processing times needed.
Urgent requests can only be made through the U.S State Department
The U.S Department of State has an Online Passport Appointment System. The closest Pasport Agency is in Miami and there is a VERY limited number of appointments. The process to make an appointment depends on several factors:
- You may need to schedule an appointment with them if you are traveling within 14 days or need a foreign visa within 4 weeks
- You will need to provide proof of travel to them(such as an airline ticket receipt or itinerary) at the time of your appointment. If you are traveling by land or sea to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean, you can provide a hotel reservation, cruise tickets, or international car insurance.
- First, try tomake an appointment online with the Miam office if you have not applied for a passport.
- If you are unable to make an appointment online or you have already applied for a passport, call1-877-487-2778on Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET). If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call1-888-874-7793for TDD/TTY teletype services.
- Call202-647-4000if you have a life-or-death emergency after 8:00 p.m. (ET) on Mondays through Fridays, or on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. Do not call this number between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (ET) on Mondays through Fridays, or if you needUrgent Travel Service.
The above information can be found along with further details on the Travel.State.Gov web page.
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What if I lost my passport?
Toggle More InfoReport Passport Lost or Stolen
If your passport is lost or stolen you must report it to the State Department right away. How you replace it depends on if you are inside or outside the U.S.
Report your valid U.S. passport lost or stolen immediately. Protect yourself from identity theft.
- Use one of three ways to report it lost or stolen: Online, By mail, orIn person when you apply for a new passport.
- Do not report a passport lost or stolen if it has expired.
- When you report your valid passport lost or stolen, the US Department of State will immediately cancel it. You cannot use it for international travel even if you find it later.
Want to immediately replace your valid lost or stolen passport?Reporting it lost or stolen does not replace it. You mustapply in person, pay the fee for a new passport and submit both Form DS-64 and Form DS-11 if you want a replacement passport.
More informatoin can be found on the US Department of State official page: Travel.State.Gov
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Name changes or correcting a passport
Toggle More InfoThe process to change your name or data error on your passport varies depending on your situation. Please see the link to the Travel.State.Gov web page to find the process that applies to you.
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What if the question I have is not listed?
Toggle More InfoPlease visit the Travel.State.Gov official web page to see answers to additional questions that you may have.
