Hard to believe this is a US Government office The employees were so helpful and courteous. Same day passport service for my wife and daughter. Thank you for bringing so fast and friendly! read more

I had a great experience in replacing my lost Passport. We had plans to go up to Niagara Falls. After flying in from DC to Buffalo, I realized I had lost my passport. We went directly into the office. Latasha was amazing. At seeing my distress, she was extremely helpful in solving my issue. Within 3 hours I had a new passport in hand. Crisis solved, vacation continued. Thank you Latasha! read more

Buffalo Passport Agency - New passport in hand 3 hours later. - Passport & Visa Services Near Me - Buffalo, New York

They saved our vacation! Checking in for a flight late last night to take place tonight we realized our son's passport had expired- this is a huge trip for us and we were terrified it would need to be canceled. There were no same day appointments in most of the northeast or midwest for today. We then saw that this office had several openings for this morning. We drove overnight from 2 states away and 4 hours later had a passport and a preserved vacation! Every staff member we encountered, from security to check in to cashier to pick up were efficient, sympathetic and helpful. It took 10 minutes! It was the epitome of what government experiences should be. We can never thank you enough! read more

OMG!!' Talk about a girl being a vacation saver! BIG TIME praise for LATASHA!!! We have been planning our vacation to Niagara Falls for months and discovered this morning my girlfriend lost her passport! Latasha to the rescue!!' She understood our dilemma and immediately gave us the instructions what we needed to do and that she would help us get our replacement right here within 3 hours! She worked a miracle for us! She's got a heart of gold, an amazing and friendly personality and any company should be honored to have her as an employee! This girl needs to manage the entire operation. She's that good! THANK YOU, LATASHA!!!! read more

Easy breezy !!!! Son was leaving in ten days for Bimini from college in Tampa . Passport was expired . We made appointment and he flew home and back to school in time for trip . No hassles or delays whatsoever! read more

Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Service was quick and easy. It's refreshing dealing with such a friendly office! Might be spelling incorrectly but Shaniqua and Noah we fabulous! read more

We had a major travel SNAFU.. realized on a Saturday that my passport was set to expire less than the required 3-months after our departure from Greece. Husband and kids were good to go, somehow it slipped through the cracks after months of planning that mine was not. We are flying to Greece on Wednesday! I spent the evening researching all of our options and decided the only sure way was to get a same- day appointment at a passport agency to renew my passport. I was lucky enough to secure an appointment at the Buffalo Passport Agency for noon on Monday- 2 days before our departure to Greece. I booked a last minute flight from NC and made it to Buffalo NY. I arrived at the passport agency about 90 minutes early and they let me in. I breezed through check in (pro tip- have all your paperwork and required documents ready!) My number was called, I shared my flight details and renewal forms- and the most wonderful employee told me to come back between 3pm and 4pm to retrieve my new passport. The experience was incredible, every employee I came in contact with was kind, patient and helpful. I was in and out in 25 minutes and then came back a few hours later to pick up my passport. I read every review on yelp before my appointment- and I can now add to the positive experience feedback. It's not often that such a stressful situation can be transformed so quickly. Thank you to the wonderful team at the Buffalo Passport Agency! read more

Buffalo Passport Agency - Passport in hand by 3:10pm! - Passport & Visa Services Near Me - Buffalo, New York

EXTREMELY FRIENDLY! This place was professional, staff was friendly and they deliver in a promised time frame. I got to enjoy my last minute vacation and traveled through Europe. Thank you! read more

Pre Covid this spot was open to the public. Now you must have an appointment to be let into the building. On Genesee, it's an accessible place. Here's where you come when you've lost your passport or need to renew in a hurry. Appointments available online and the system works. read more

Have you ever been to a government agency and had an awesome experience? Ya, I haven't either. BPA literally saved my international travel plans. I realized my passport was expired 4 days before I was scheduled to travel. I found out Buffalo was the closest location with appointments in time to Get me what I needed. I hopped a flight and crossed my fingers. Everyone, starting with the security were amazing. It's was as if they genuinely wanted to help me! When they said to come back at 4 pm for my new passport, I said my flight back home was at 2:40 and guess what?!?! They had my passport done at 1pm. Don't cancel you international travel plans because you think you can't get a passport soon enough. This place will hook you up!!!!! read more

Flew 300 miles from Baltimore to get a last minute passport for an overseas trip the following day. Friendly and efficient is the best way I can describe the experience at the Buffalo Passport Agency. From the security guards to the agency staff, everyone immediately put me at ease and they were processing my application, less than 10 minutes after I passed the security screen. I had the passport in hand at 1:55pm some 5 hours later. I didn't want to wander too far since I didn't rent a car, so I checked out a local cafe (on the same block) and walked to the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (which is really nice too). Things to remember: 1) Have an appointment ... if you don't have one ... you will not be seen. 2) If you need a same day passport, do your best to schedule an early appointment 3) Have your documents in order (application complete, current pics, travel proof, etc) 4) Relax and think of something creative to do while your passport is being processed. read more

So the immediate reaction to a last minute passport renewal is - long lines, sullen employees, 50/50 chance you'll get what you need. My experience started the same way - due to Covid, Bahamas required a passport that was valid for 6 moths past the travel date (duh mine expired 2 months after). Answer? Being from Philly - get an appointment for something "local" - no such luck. Philly, Boston, NYC, Washington DC all booked. Options were Buffalo NY, Portsmouth NH, Denver CO and New Orleans. With covid-cancel running rampant i decided on a drive - Buffalo NY it was. Still with some trepidation - would i get it? Would someone give me a hard time? Most importantly, if i failed would my wife give me YEARS of crap for screwing it up. Result? (If you like this kinda thing) - a nice 6hr driver from PHL to BUF - stayed in a nice Westin about 6 min from the Passport agency and got ready for my 9:30am appointment. Arrived at 9:10 (early is better always) - was ushered in, submitted my paperwork and was told "looks good - come back at 12pm for your passport". Parked out front at 11:40 - got personal cell phone call saying "you're passport is ready! Come on in" - in/out 10 minutes. I really don't think I've ever EVER had a better experience that what i had today at the Buffalo Passport Office! Davidia checked me in, David got my stuff in order and Heidi delivered the final product - start to finish - 3 hour and then i was on the way home. GREAT service - WONDERFUL people (forgot to mention event the security guards were awesome) and very timely service!.... Y'all are great!!! read more

I applied for my newborn's passport expedited service.It's been a month and I haven't received the passport yet,I have an emergency back home I have to travel as soon as possible before Eid ul adha.My husband is ill I don't know what do I have tried to call them but no one is picking up. read more

Buffalo Passport Agency - Passport & Visa Services Near Me - Buffalo, New York

By far the simplest process ever! Everyone was super friendly and helpful, I came in anxious and stressed about impending travel plans, was so pleasantly surprised by the efficiency and friendliness of the staff. Gina was amazing! read more

Amazing people working here. Super fast turnaround. Cool place near Niagara Falls. Can't thank them enough.

They had my passport ready within 4 hours, quick and easy Would def recommend :)))))) read more

The most amazing service and so efficient. We had to drive 5 hrs to Buffalo to get our daughters passport and we were so impressed with how fast and efficient they did everything. For a state run facility - they were friendly, fast and organized. I hope I never have to do this again - but if I do - I would drive 5 hrs again. We went to see Niagara Falls, the aquarium and lunch while we waited for our passport to be printed. The number you have to call to get the emergency appt is awful. But it was all worth it cause they were so great. read more

without a doubt the worst passport agency processing office. I would be ashamed to say I was a government employee working there. waited over 5 weeks for expedited passport. actually still waiting. three phone conversations and received same excuse call back. passport was just a renewal. terrible terrible terrible. read more

I never do reviews in my life this is my first one but it was the best experience every I found out 4 days before I left for Cancun Mexico that my passport was expired I got it when I was 16 I didn't know that. They expire in. 5 years not 10 I was in a panic my mom was goin crazy my buddy told me about this agency an how he went to Michigan and waited 6 hours to get his passport an was told as long as u can get a appointment you will be fine I was scared because I didn't believe I would get my passport in hand the same day but I end up getting a appointment here at 12 an I drove 5 hours an got their at 9:30 I left super early an I leave the next morning at 2 am for my flight to Cancun I tell the security that I am early but I leave in a few hours so they let me in an I wait in line they go over all your documents an address long as u have everything you will get you passport same day I believe u needed passport photo & black & white copy Drivers License & black & white form Birth Certificate & Copy black & white DS-11 form Printed Flight Info Printed Hotel Info An your social security card an black an white copy They needed my birth certificate in hand no copy but I went threw everything an they said come pick it up at 2pm so I am glad I came early because they closed at 4pm an if I came at 12 I don't know if I would for sure walk out with mine or not because mine did take about 5 hours but I showed back up an walked out with my Passport for my flight in a few hours everyone was very very nice an helpful assuring me I would walk out with it because when I would call the main number for the company they cousins really tell me anything except my appointment time or so an so but I went to niagara Falls 25 minutes away while I waited to my passport had a good little road trip with my buddies an ended up going to Mexico read more

Buffalo Passport Agency - Passport & Visa Services Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Extremely helpful, fast and efficient. I cannot recommend this office enough (if you've forgotten to renew or lost your passport). Thank you for saving my holiday plans read more

Jim and monika were amazing for me today! So appreciative of how nice both of them were. 10/10

We made a passport appointment in Buffalo from NYC. It was the closest appointment we would get. Drove 6+ hours because we were traveling overseas in a couple of days. The last thing we wanted was to have to deal with rude employees or being given a hard time. We had 4 passports to pick-up, same day! Me, my wife, and twin daughters. I have to say the people that work here absolutely made the 6+ hour trip totally worth it!!! They were all so polite, kind and patient. Even the security guards out front. Maria, the woman who took care of us initially and gave us the passports at the end, is an absolute gem! Very kind and patient and made my daughters laugh and feel so comfortable for their first time getting passports. Thank you all for providing such great service! read more

I could of believe how quick the process was. I had an 11am appointment and arrived at 10:30am. I was greeted by super friendly security personnel. There were about 5 people before me and I went to the first teller who was already aware of my issue (getting my daughter's passport processed. He had a copy of the application I had previously submitted to the state. I then waited about 5 minutes later to be attended by the person who would process my new application. He was so nice and put me at ease. I was out by 11:00 am with a return slip for me to pick up my passport at 3 pm. Apparently passports get picked up between 3 and 4 so I decided to tour Buffalo with my daughter. I was overwhelmed by the whole process but this was by far the smoothest step. And now I can head out to my trip tomorrow with my passport on hand! ‍ read more

Best goverment agency ive ever been to, i entered the building twice and spent maximum 15 minutes there to get my passport same day!

Great and fast service. Same day passport. We picked it up in the afternoon. Thank You!

everyone was so nice and helpful. I really appreciate the excellent service to those of us waiting at the door. thank you so much! BTW I was told by airline to visit the TSA office when I can as my passport expiration date was set to 1032 instead of 2032 so TSAPRE doesn't register. that is fine for the moment just am so grateful to get an apt and passport renewed in time read more

Most efficient government agency team I've ever experienced. They made a significantly stressful situation smooth and pain free.

Yesterday my husband and daughter had an 8 am appointment, preparing to leave on an international trip 2 days later. The staff was amazing and so professional. My daughter needed to leave for a prior engagement (we live 4 hours away) and they allowed my husband to pick it up at 2 pm with my daughter's authorization. Absolutely saved the day and we are grateful! read more

We are very lucky to have a passport agency here in Buffalo! My passport was set to expire soon and my plan was to renew it the usual old way. And then I booked a surprise trip to Europe and suddenly only had a few weeks to get a new passport in hand! (Most countries can refuse your entry if your passport has fewer than six months of validity left.) At the Buffalo Passport Agency, you can get a new passport pretty much immediately if you have travel booked within two weeks. You just need to bring your photos, payment, and your application with appropriate documents. I got there just before closing on a Tuesday and picked up my passport that Thursday. You'll pay a premium for express service but if it's an emergency, it's worth it, right?? Appointments are preferred and can be made on their website. And yes, I had an amazing last minute vacation! read more

going on 15 weeks still no passport for my husband. applied March 22 and received March 29. called June 22nd to get it expedited and 1-2 day shipping. status goes from "in process to not available". called locator 77 number and the lady states that number is not for the public and to call national passport. which I did and they couldn't tell me much either except to pay for expedited. contacted senator /congressman and filled out privacy forms but have yet to hear anything back from them. this has been extremely frustrating. my son applied same day ended up in same locator 77 was routine shipping and his took about 11 weeks.15 weeks with no information is crazy. read more

Horrible system of scheduling appointments. Not sure where all these positive reviews came from but ultimately its just an extremely inefficient system. Banning online appointments due to "automation" taking them is a horrible excuse for the fact that they take forever to answer calls and suggest everything BUT the buffalo location. read more

Had to renew my passport in a hurry for employment verification. Not only was it completed the same day but by noon as promised; giving enough time to get back to my employer to complete the verification process. Thank you Biliana and the entire staff who helped. Great and friendly experience. Highly recommend other to use this facility. read more

Can't say enough good things. Was in a bind and needed to renew my passport fast before an international trip and the entire staff was friendly, reassuring, and helpful as can be. read more

Hands down the BEST government experience I have ever had!!! I am still blown away at how kind, fast, affordable, and easy this experience has been... there are a lot of thing in the US that don't work well.... Many processes are inhuman, burdensome, and expensive. Why make it such a hassle to get a last minute passport renewal? Why only have a few locations for emergency passport renewal in the country? I don't know. BUT, for all the ways I have felt dehumanized by other bureaucratic systems, the Buffalo Passport Agency is a light in the dark. They were FAST, incredibly kind, caring, and supportive. They allowed the process to be easy. They did not make it harder. I was in and out in 15 minutes, and will pick up my new passport in a few hours after it is printed, same day. Not to mention, I was greeted by incredibly KIND security guards at the door in and out, who genuinely cared to know me and support my process. Unreal. They saved my trip. I have a new passport, renewed in ONE day, (two days before my flight) - yes I had to drive 6hr each way to get here but I enjoyed the trip, and Buffalo Passport Agency saved the day. For those wondering - yes - just bring all the proper criteria, your new photo, prints of your upcoming plane ticket , and the correct renewal form from your post office and your old passport if you haven't registered it as lost and you will have your NEW PASSPORT in a few hours for a GREAT price. Things do NOT need to be so hard - systems are actually allowed to be simple, clear, timely, and human, / the BPA proves this. 5 stars! read more

The customer service was terrible, very rude and unsympathetic. Be prepared to wait over an hour.

Buffalo got me on 9/13!!!!! Thank you!! See you then!! I am so grateful. My passport is stuck in New Orleans- Buffalo agent told us it was due to a name change document missing (although proper paperwork was sent with application). I am grateful they got me in and so will be making the trip on the 13th for my in person appointment!! read more

I am Magnus Anchang. My passport was done on time. Thank you for your excellent services. My only regret was the poor handling of my naturalization certificate. It came back with perforations all over the envelope and parts of the certificate. Cheers! read more

I cannot say enough about how much I APPRECIATE having the Buffalo Passport Agency in our home town of Buffalo, and the TERRIFIC service that I received yesterday! Courteous, understanding, efficient and fast was my personal experience from the Security, to the agents, to the people who process the passports. I had my appointment at 10:00 a.m. and was able to pick up the passport by 3 p.m. My passport was MIA for almost a month due to the fault of USPS, and it magically showed up two weeks before my trip, with no time to process and expedite it. I was able to get an appointment and passport and now I am ready to go! I will be forever grateful to the Buffalo Passport Agency!!!! read more

The staff was absolutely outstanding! We live in NC and needed to get a passport for my grandson. All of the other passport locations were booked. This was the only location that still had openings. We drove 11 hours. Our appointment was at 830 and by 2 pm we had our grandsons passport. Again the staff was very efficient and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend read more

This is the best place to get you passport taken care of! the people are very helpful! It is very worth the time to get any passport problems to get them taken of. I can not say enough about the Professionalism of the people that work there Very helpful and kind! read more