Passport office in San Antonio, TX
18 places in and around San Antonio accept passport applications. San Antonio has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Houston, about 189 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
The State Department has announced a new passport agency for San Antonio. No opening date has been published, so check before you plan around it.
Where to apply in San Antonio
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 18 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown San Antonio. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Downtown San Antonio
0.4 mi615 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
(210) 212-8087 · Book appointment
Bexar County Courthouse
0.4 mi101 West Nueva Street,suite 217, San Antonio, TX 78205 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
(210) 335-2784
Office of the City Clerk - City Tower
0.4 mi100 W Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
(210) 207-7253
Arsenal Post Office
1.4 mi1140 South Laredo Street, San Antonio, TX 78204 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 11am–12pm
(210) 212-1151 · Book appointment
J Frank Dobie Post Office
5 mi4950 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78220 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
Sat 10am–11am
(210) 662-7302 · Book appointment
Frank Tejeda Post Office
6.6 mi7411 Barlite Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78224 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 8am–11am
(210) 923-1086 · Book appointment
City of Castle Hills
7.1 mi209 Lemonwood Drive, Castle Hills, TX 78213 · Map
Mon 12am–12am
Tue–Fri 10am–3:30pm
(210) 342-2341 · Book appointment
Serna Station New Post Office
7.5 mi1948 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78218 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
Sat 9:30am–11:30am
(210) 495-0265 · Book appointment
South Texas Medical Center Station
7.7 mi4835 Medical Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229 · Map
Mon, Fri 9am–2pm
Tue–Thu 8am–2pm
(210) 949-1327 · Book appointment
Sa Leon Valley Station Post Office
8.6 mi6825 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78238 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
(210) 520-5830 · Book appointment
Valley Hi Post Office
8.9 mi5510 Soutwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(210) 674-5977 · Book appointment
San Antonio General Mail Facility
9.2 mi10410 Perrin-bietel Road, San Antonio, TX 78284 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–1pm
Sat 8am–10am
(210) 368-1720 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 18 near San Antonio on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Houston Passport Agency. From San Antonio that is about 189 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to San Antonio
Houston, TX
~189 mi from San Antonio
Dallas, TX
~253 mi from San Antonio
Hot Springs, AR
~471 mi from San Antonio
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Texas.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in San Antonio?
There are 18 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of San Antonio, including Downtown San Antonio and Bexar County Courthouse. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in San Antonio?
No. The nearest is the Houston Passport Agency in Houston, about 189 miles away. A new agency has been announced for the city but has no opening date yet.
Can I get a same-day passport in San Antonio?
Not in San Antonio itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Houston. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.