Feb. 13, 2020

Passports Office Holding Extended Hours on Feb. 22

  • What: Passport Day
  • When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Where: University of Arizona Global Center, formerly the Park Student Union, 615 N. Park Ave.

TUCSON, Ariz. — In support of Gov. Doug Ducey's "Don't Get Grounded" campaign to ensure that all Arizonans obtain a federally valid ID by the 2020 deadline, the university Passports Office will host a spcial "Passport Day" application event on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, domestic travelers will be required to present a "Real ID" to board a flight. While state driver's licenses without a gold star will no longer be accepted, a passport will fulfill the federal requirements for identification required after the October 2020 deadline.

Beyond the traditional passport book, passport cards – which can be used for ground or water crossing into Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda – are the most cost-effective option to use as a federally valid ID for domestic flights.

Applicants should bring:

  • Proof of citizenship. Every applicant must have a certified or original version of their document.
  • Government-issued photo ID. Required for every applicant (or parents of minor applicants).
  • Recent passport style photo (2 inches by 2 inches), or applicants can use the photo services available on site for $10.

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Two separate payments. A check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State for passport application and optional expedite fees, and a second check or money order payable to UA Passports, or debit/credit card payment for execution and photo fees. Cash is not accepted.

The Passports Office is in the University of Arizona Global Center, with free parking on the west side of Tyndall Avenue and in the Tyndall Avenue parking garage.

Passport forms and photo services are available on site. For complete information about required documentation and fees, visit global.arizona.edu/passports or email uapassports@email.arizona.edu.

Media contact:

Kelly Adams Keller
University of Arizona Global
520-621-5926
kadamskeller@arizona.edu