HONOLULU, HI — The U.S. Postal Service recently opened its first facility dedicated solely to the acceptance of new passport applications. The timing of the facility opening is ideal for travelers planning international travel during the holidays or for those hoping to get a jump on their international summer travel plans.
The USPS Passport Center provides one-stop convenience for travelers, with passport photography services and three application stations capable of processing 60 customers daily. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The facility’s evening and weekend hours make it convenient for those who work or attend school during regular weekday business hours to submit their passport applications.
The USPS Passport Center is located in a stand-alone building at the extreme mauka (mountainside) portion of the U.S. Postal Service’s mail processing facility at 3600 Aolele Drive, near the Honolulu International Airport. Access to the facility is off of Nimitz Highway, under the airport viaduct.
Customers are encouraged to call 423-3434 during the facility’s hours of operation to make passport application appointments. Walk in customers will be served on a space-available basis.
The Passport Agency reminds travelers to submit their passport applications as early as possible, far in advance of planned travel to avoid problems with receiving their passports.
Visit www.travel.state.gov for more information on application requirements, procedures and fees. Application documents can also be downloaded from that website.
During the 2015 fiscal year, USPS facilities nationwide accepted and processed more than 5 million passport applications.
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