The cost of a passport depends on a few factors, including:
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Your age: There are different fees for adults and minors.
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The type of passport: There are options for regular passports and passport cards (valid only for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean).
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Expediting the process: There are additional fees if you need to expedite your passport application.
Here's a breakdown of the current passport fees in the United States (as of March 2, 2024) according to the U.S. Department of State travel.state.gov:
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Adult Passport Book (ages 16 and over):
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Standard processing: $135 application fee + $65 acceptance fee = $200
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Expedited processing (within 6 weeks): Additional $60 fee = $260
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Passport Card (any age):
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Standard processing: $65 application fee + $35 acceptance fee = $100
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Expedited processing (within 4-6 weeks): Additional $60 fee = $160