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Special Issuance Agency — Appointments, Hours & What to Know
The Special Issuance Agency at 600 19th Street, NW First Floor, Washington, DC 20006 issues diplomatic and official U.S. passports by federal referral only — it is not open to the public for tourist passports.
PassportsAndVisas.com is a private passport service, not a U.S. government agency. You can always apply directly with the U.S. Department of State — agency appointments are free.
Location data verified against the U.S. State Department dataset · August 23, 2026Apply at the Washington agency
Free appointment via the State Department — availability varies and can be limited in heavy travel periods
Requires proof of international travel within 14 days (28 if you need a visa), a federal building visit, and the $60 government expedite fee
Traveling later than 14 days out? The agency can't see you — the government route is mailing it yourself:
November 8 – November 22
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Special Issuance Agency: Essential Information
Hours
M-F. 8:00-3:00pm (By Appt. Only) · Closed federal holidays
Appointments
Federal-agency referral only
Phone
1-877-487-2778 (National Passport Information Center)
TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793
Source: U.S. Department of State passport-agency dataset, checked August 23, 2026 — confirm current details on the official page →. Appointments are always free; treat any site charging for one as fraudulent.
Special Issuance Agency: Quick Answers
| Can I get a tourist passport here? | No — diplomatic and official passports only, by federal referral. |
|---|---|
| Who can use it? | Government and military personnel with an agency referral. |
| Need a personal passport in DC? | Use the Washington Passport Agency in the same building, or a private expediter. |
| Where is it? | 600 19th Street, NW First Floor, Washington, DC 20006 |
Getting to the Special Issuance Agency
The Special Issuance Agency operates from the south entrance of 600 19th Street NW in Washington — the same building that houses the public Washington Passport Agency, between the Farragut West and Farragut North Metro stations. Access is by federal-agency referral only.
Special Issuance Agency: Questions Travelers Actually Ask
Can I get a regular tourist passport at the Special Issuance Agency?
No. The Special Issuance Agency issues diplomatic, official, service, and no-fee government passports by federal-agency referral only — it is not open to the general public. If you need a personal passport urgently in Washington, DC, use the Washington Passport Agency in the same building (First Floor, Sidewalk Level), or a private expediting service.
Who can use the Special Issuance Agency?
U.S. government employees, military personnel, and eligible family members traveling on official duties, with a referral from their federal agency or military branch. Personal travel does not qualify.
Two Honest Ways Forward
If you were sent here on official government business, follow your agency's referral process. If you need a personal passport fast, you have two paths:
The agency route
Free appointment + $60 government expedite fee. Requires qualifying urgent travel, printed proof, an available slot, and a visit to a federal building.
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