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Passport offices in Tampa, FL

5 passport acceptance locations in Tampa. Compare passport-counter hours, appointment requirements and official booking options before you visit.

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Passport office news in Tampa

Sourced closure notices, passport-hour changes and new facilities.

Local news

Local passport events in Tampa

Passport fairs and office open houses from official organizers.

Monthly calendar

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Sourced passport schedules

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Appointment-only schedules

Compare passport offices in Tampa

Passport acceptance hours are separate from retail opening hours. Published schedules do not show live appointment availability; unlisted days and walk-ins are not confirmed.

Nearby passport offices beyond Tampa

Within 25 miles of Ehrlich Branch Post Office, measured in a straight line—not driving distance. Availability is confirmed by the facility.

USPS Post Office · 16.5 mi

New Port Richey Post Office

6550 Main Street
New Port Richey, FL 34653

Office details

Passport acceptance hours

monday
08:30–11:00, 13:30–16:00 (by appointment)
tuesday
08:30–11:00, 13:30–16:00 (by appointment)
wednesday
08:30–11:00, 13:30–16:00 (by appointment)
thursday
08:30–11:00, 13:30–16:00 (by appointment)
friday
08:30–11:00, 13:30–16:00 (by appointment)
saturday
09:30–11:00 (by appointment)
U.S. Department of State

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Photo service listed; confirm availability and its separate hours.

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Destination guide · Tampa, FL

Do you need a passport to travel to Tampa?

All destinations

U.S. citizens traveling to Tampa, FL on a route entirely within the United States do not need a passport. For domestic flights, adults 18 and older need identification accepted by TSA. A REAL ID-compliant license, passport book or passport card are among the options.

Flying to Tampa

REAL ID enforcement began May 7, 2025. A noncompliant state license is not enough on its own; use another TSA-accepted ID. Domestic-flight ID rules are federal, not a separate passport requirement imposed by Florida.

REAL ID and passport options

Traveling with children

TSA does not require identification for children under 18 on domestic flights. Check the airline’s rules, especially for unaccompanied minors. A child traveling alone needs acceptable ID to receive TSA PreCheck screening.

Child passports for international trips

Driving and international visitors

Crossing between U.S. states is not an international border crossing. Drivers should check state licensing and rental requirements. Entering the U.S. from another country has separate passport, visa or ESTA rules; domestic-flight ID does not establish permission to enter or stay.

Official guidance for visitors to the U.S.

If your itinerary includes a foreign country, international entry and transit requirements also apply. A passport card cannot be used for international air travel.

Find a passport office near you in Tampa, FL

Need a passport for a later international trip? Use the local listings on this page to compare addresses, sourced passport-counter hours and official appointment links. First-time and child applications generally use DS-11 in person; eligible adult renewals may not require an office visit. Confirm documents, photos and payment directly before traveling to a facility.

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Travel guidance checked October 24, 2026. Office schedule verification dates are shown separately with each sourced schedule.

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Applying for a passport in Tampa, Florida

For a first passport or a child’s passport, check the official DS-11 requirements before choosing a facility. Compare each office’s passport schedule—not just its general opening hours—and use its official booking or location link to confirm acceptance services.

A photo-service flag in a listing does not guarantee photos at your appointment time. Confirm photo availability, required documents and accepted payment methods directly. Eligible adult renewals may not need an office visit; check renewal options first.

For urgent travel, review regional passport agency options rather than assuming a local acceptance office can issue a passport immediately. Official application requirements explain what to bring.