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A family emergency abroad needs you to travel within how many days to qualify for a life-or-death passport appointment?

14 days, for a close relative who is dying or has a life-threatening illness.

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Why: If an immediate family member abroad has died, is dying, or has a life-threatening illness, you may qualify. Your travel must be within 14 days, and you can ask for an emergency appointment.

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Answer: 14 days. If an immediate family member abroad has died, is dying, or has a life-threatening illness, you may qualify. Your travel must be within 14 days, and you can ask for an emergency appointment.

  1. State Dept: Get your passport fast travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast.html
    You may qualify for an emergency appointment if you need to travel abroad in the next 14 days
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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