Emergency & Expedited Passport Services in Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith, Arkansas's second-largest city, sits at the confluence of the Arkansas and Poteau rivers on the Oklahoma border. With a rich history as a frontier military outpost and a thriving modern economy built around manufacturing, healthcare, and education, Fort Smith generates a steady and diverse stream of international passport demand.

Ebbing Air National Guard Base is one of Fort Smith's most significant passport demand drivers. Home to the 188th Wing, the base regularly processes active duty and Guard personnel for deployment, PCS orders, and training exercises in Germany, Japan, the UK, and the Middle East. Military family members also frequently need expedited passports when following service members to overseas assignments with minimal notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours.

The University of Arkansas Fort Smith (UAFS) serves over 7,000 students, with a growing international programs office that sends students to Europe, Latin America, and Asia each semester. The local manufacturing sector — including ArcBest freight, Rheem Manufacturing, and numerous food processing facilities — generates business travel to Mexico, Canada, and Europe. Fort Smith Regional Medical Center and Mercy Health System send healthcare professionals to international conferences and medical missions annually.

The Fort Smith River Valley region, including Van Buren, Greenwood, and Barling, collectively serves a metro of over 280,000 people. Many residents choose to process passports through Little Rock, but with the acceptance facilities right in Fort Smith and our remote courier service, there's no need to drive two hours east. We know the Fort Smith facilities, the local wait times, and the fastest way to get your passport processed — wherever you're headed next.