The cost of a passport in the United States depends on a few factors:
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Your age: There are different fees for adults and minors.
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The type of passport: There's a standard passport book and a passport card (valid only for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean).
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Expediting the process: There's an additional fee if you need your passport application processed urgently.
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:
Adult Passport Book (ages 16 and over):
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Standard processing:
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Application Fee: $135
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Acceptance Fee: $65 (paid to the acceptance facility where you submit your application)
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Total Cost: $200
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Expedited processing (within 6 weeks):
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Additional Fee: $60 on top of the standard processing fees
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Total Cost: $260
Passport Card (any age):
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Standard processing:
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Application Fee: $65
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Acceptance Fee: $35 (paid to the acceptance facility where you submit your application)
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Total Cost: $100
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Expedited processing (within 4-6 weeks):
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Additional Fee: $60 on top of the standard processing fees
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Total Cost: $160