Email sent successfully!
Thank you for sending a link to the travel.state.gov page to the following email(s):
Life or Death Emergencies
Call us to make an appointment for emergency passport service in case of a life or death emergency.
Life or death emergencies are serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family that require you to travel outside the United States within 72 hours (3 business days).
You must provide all the usual application documentation in addition to proof of the life or death emergency.
From the United States:
- 1-877-487-2778/ 1-888-874-7793 (TTY/TDD)
Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Eastern Time
Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Eastern Time
*Except Federal Holidays
- After business hours: 202-647-4000
From outside the United States:
Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Enroll in STEP
Enrolling in this free service will allow us to better assist you in case of an emergency while you are abroad.