How much does it cost to get a US passport?
Traveling outside of the US for the first time? Find out what the fees are to process an American passport and how much to have your request expedited.
The passport is a very important document, since it is proof of identification and US citizenship, in addition to being necessary for international travel by air, sea or land.
The waiting times for a US citizen to obtain it, as well as the costs of the process, usually vary.
How much does it cost to get a US passport?
In addition to the DS-11 Form, proof of US citizenship, an identification document, a photograph and other requirements, applicants must cover the cost of the passport.
Passport fees for adults 16 and older include two payments: an application fee and an acceptance fee. These are the costs:
- Passport Book: $130 (application) and $35 (acceptance)
- Passport Card: $30 (application) and $35 (acceptance)
- Passport Book and Card: $160 (application) and $35 (acceptance)
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Meanwhile, here are the passport prices for children and adolescents under 16 years of age:
- Passport Booklet: $100 (application) and $35 (acceptance)
- Passport Card: $15 (application) and $35 (acceptance)
- Passport Book and Card: $115 (application) and $35 (card)
If you want to speed up the processing of your passport, you must pay for the expedited service, which has an extra cost of $60.
The State Department has a Fee Calculator to help applicants get an estimate of how much it will cost to obtain their passport.
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These are the waiting times to obtain the American passport
The Department of State announced that beginning October 2, 2023, passport processing times will be eight to 11 weeks for routine service and five to seven weeks for expedited service.
These waiting periods begin on the day the Department of State receives your application and do not include mailing time. It may take up to two weeks for applications to arrive by mail at a passport agency or center, and up to two weeks for you to receive your passport in the mail after it is printed.
The State Department recommends applying for your passport at least six to nine months in advance to have enough time to plan your trip.
For more information about the US passport, visit the Department of State’s website.