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University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs: Passport Office in El Paso TX

Last Reviewed on March 9th, 2024


Location:
University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs
Address:
500 W. University Ave. Office of International Programs
 
El Paso, TX 79968
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (MST)
Monday
9:00AM - 4:45PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 4:45PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 4:45PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 4:45PM
Friday
9:00AM - 4:45PM


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes

Passport Photos: Yes, the University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs takes passport photographs onsite - Please review our guide to Passport Photos. If you want your passport photos taken before you go to the acceptance agent, here is a list of places to get passport photos in El Paso.


El Paso Passport Office: University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs Location Overview

University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in El Paso, TX you can go here for passport help. University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs is a School facility that is able to witness your signature and seal your passport documents - standard processing is 4-8 weeks. This office DOES NOT issue passports, they will send your passport forms directly to a regional passport facility. There are 7 other passport acceptance agent offices located in El Paso. University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs is located in County, Texas.

About University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs

University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs is sort of like a special notary for the Department of State / Passport Agency in which they can "Witness" your signature and officially "Seal" your application and documents. There is a separate $35 fee for this that is paid at the time of sealing.

Needs to visit an acceptance agent
New Passports Application (Child or Adult)
Lost / Damaged Passport Replacement

Doesn't need to visit an acceptance agent
Passport Renewal
Passport Name Change Application

Passport Processing Times at University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs

Standard Processing - Because of Covid-19, the current processing times are 10-12 weeks after submitting an application.

Expedited Processing - You can pay an extra $60 when sealing your documents at University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

Emergency Processing - (NOT AVAILABLE at University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs): If you have proof of travel within 3 days you can request an emergency appointment at one of the regional passport offices close to El Paso. Also see our info about 3rd-party passport expediters.

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to El Paso, TX

El Paso Passport Agency - 1 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 222.2 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 480.2 Miles

Passport Services Offered at University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs will have pre-printed passport forms. You may also get passport forms from our website and print them on your own printer.

Passport Document Sealing / Passport Application Signature Witness - University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs is an official Acceptance Agent as appointed by the Department of State. Certain municipal and postal employees at this location are authorized to "Witness" your signature (kind of like a notary).
NOTE: not required for passport renewals
Acceptance Agent fee is $35 (see more about Acceptance Agent Fees)

4-6 week passport expediting / 10-12-week standard passport service - These are the standard processing times for passports at any acceptance agent.

Passport Photos - They can take and print your passport photos on site, typically $10-15.

University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - El Paso County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 79968, 79902, 79980, 79941, 79944, 79947, 79949, 79953, 79955, 79958, 79978, 79976, 79961, 79960, 79946, 88563, 88562, 88561, 88560

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs?

University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs does not issue passports, they are sent to a central processing facility, it will take at a minimum of 4 weeks if using expedited service and up to 12 weeks for standard processing.

I need a passport sooner than that, what are my options?

There is a regional passport office close to El Paso. That will be your fastest option for passport issuance. The El Paso Passport Agency is only 1 miles away.

Does University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs charge for passports?

University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs is an acceptance agent, University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs does not issue passports – they do however charge the standard $35 acceptance agent fee to seal your documents, this is only required for new or replacement passport applications; renewals do not need to be sealed and thus no acceptance agent fee is required. Please see our detailed information on passport fees.

Can I get walk-in passport service at University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs? Then no. They do not issue passports, you can get walk-in passport issuance at a regional passport facility only, not local acceptance agent facilities; passport are sent to a central processing location.

Does University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs do passport renewals?

If you have your expired or soon-to-be expired passport, it is in good condition and the validity period on your expired passport was for 10-years, then you do not even need to visit an acceptance agent. You can do your application online, print-it and send it in with new passport photos, the old passport, and the required passport fees. See our guide about passport renewals to renew your passport yourself.

Can University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs tell me about the status of my application?

No, they are acceptance agents and have nothing to do with the application once they witness your signature and seal your application. Once an application is in-process, University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs will not be able to assist any further.

Does University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs take passport photos?

Yes, you can get your passport photos taken there. Please see: List of locations in El Paso to get passport photos.

What forms of payment does University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs accept?

You can pay for the acceptance agent fees and passport photos (if you have them taken at University of Texas at El Paso Int'l Programs) with cash, check, debit card, or money order. Your passport application fees will be paid separately by check or money order only.

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