Quick answer
For a new, child, lost or stolen passport, we need proof of your upcoming trip: your flight itinerary or ticket showing the departure date. It isn't needed for renewals, name changes or damaged passports.
Why it's needed
Urgent processing at a passport agency is matched to your travel date, so the agency looks for evidence of when you're leaving.
What counts
- An airline itinerary or e-ticket showing your name, departure date and destination.
What doesn't
- A screenshot without your name or date.
- A booking for someone else, unless it shows the whole group.
Which services need it
New passport, child passport, and lost or stolen passport. Not renewals, name changes, data corrections or damaged passports.
Common mistakes
- An itinerary for a different date than the one on your order.
- Leaving it out when booking a lost-passport replacement.