The total cost of your passport fees will depend on several factors, including: the passport type, the passport services you require and any additional services you might need or want to add on.
If you are in a rush, a passport expediting service can help simplify this process, but if you choose to apply on your own, this guide will help.
Note: If you don't pay the correct fees, your passport application will be delayed or denied.
Navigating the costs associated with obtaining a passport can be complex. Below, we break down the fees into clear categories: mandatory fees, optional fees, no-cost services, and additional expenses.
While the direct fees are a significant part of the passport cost, additional expenses can add up:
While the State Department's fee calculator offers a helpful starting point, it might not reflect the full extent of your costs.
To help ease the complexity of planning for international travel, we've compiled the most up-to-date costs into our 2024 Passport Fee charts below. These charts are designed to help you accurately calculate the total cost of obtaining your passport, ensuring no hidden fees catch you by surprise.
Carefully read the information below to be sure that your payment is correct. Know that submitting incorrect passport fees or form of payment will delay the processing of your application.
| Passport Fees by Application Type | |||||
| New Passports | Passport Renewal | Minor Passports | Optional Services | Special Services | Payment Instructions |
| Adult First Time Applicants (Age 16 Years and Older) | |||||
| What Are You Applying For? | Application Fee | Execution Fee | Total Fees | ||
| Adult PPT Book + Card | $160 | + | $35 | = | $195 |
| Adult Passport Book | $130 | + | $35 | = | $165 |
| Adult Passport Card* *If you do NOT currently hold a valid Passport Book | $30 | + | $35 | = | $65 |
Note: Form DS-11 is used to apply for a new passport or to replace a lost, stolen or damaged one. All applicants submitting this form must apply in person at an Acceptance Facility (which include most post offices), Regional Passport Agency or, if currently outside the United States, at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate General.
Applicants who need new passports expedited quickly but are unable to personally visit the regional agency should apply through a passport expediting service.
| Adult Renewals (Age 16 Years and Older) | |||||
| What Are You Applying For? | Application Fee | Execution Fee | Total Fees | ||
| Adult PPT Book + Card | $160 | + | $0 | = | $160 |
| Adult Passport Book | $130 | + | $0 | = | $130 |
| Adult Passport Card* *If you currently hold a valid Passport Book | $30 | + | $0 | = | $30 |
The US passport renewal fee is paid by those submitting application Form DS-82. Adult renewal applicants in the U.S. may apply by mail (which we recommend).
You can also apply in person at a Regional Passport Agency if you have urgent international travel needs within 14 days or a life or death emergency that requires travel within 72 hours. Adult applicants outside the U.S. must apply through a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
You cannot apply for a passport renewal at a post office or other passport acceptance facility.
Applicants who need their passport renewals expedited but are unable to personally visit the regional agency should apply through a passport expediting service.
| All Minor Applicants (Under Age 16) | |||||
| What Are You Applying For? | Application Fee | Execution Fee | Total Fees | ||
| Minor PPT Book + Card | $115 | + | $35 | = | $150 |
| Minor Passport Book | $100 | + | $35 | = | $135 |
| Minor Passport Card | $15 | + | $35 | = | $50 |
Use Form DS-11 to apply for a child's passport. All Minor applicants ages 15 or younger, including those who are replacing a previous passport, must apply in person at an Acceptance Facility, Regional Passport Agency, a U.S. Embassy, or American Consulate.
Applicants who need passports expedited quickly but are unable to personally visit the regional agency should apply through a passport expediting service.
Please note that the actual total cost of getting a passport is more than the sum of the fees paid to the U.S. government. There are additional expenses that are not listed below such as postage, the price of a passport photo, and a protective envelope to send the application form. These are just a few of the extra costs you should expect when applying for a new travel document.
If you need a passport faster than the 6 to 8 weeks it takes for routine service, you can add the expedited service fee to the total payment. This will reduce your wait to 2 to 3 weeks
We recommend you also add the cost of 1 to 2 days delivery when sending the application by mail. This is not required if you submit the form at a regional agency, however, you will need to provide proof of imminent/urgent international travel to use this option. Note that this is not an option for passport cards. Passport cards are shipped via First Class Mail only.
If the 2 to 3 weeks turnaround offered through typical expedited service is not fast enough or you are unable to visit a processing center, you should apply online for expedited service through a registered courier service. By doing so, you could get your passport as quickly as the same day you apply.
Fee: $60 (Applicants in the U.S. only)
See important information about Application Processing Times and follow the instructions on How to Get Your Passport Fast.
When requesting this service, pay the $60.00 Expedited Service Fee for each application, in addition to the required fees noted above.
We strongly suggest that you use the 1-2 day delivery service to return your newly issued Passport Book to you more quickly. This was once an overnight delivery option, but due to delays with the US Postal Service, 24 hour turnaround is no longer a guarantee. But, there still is a chance that you could receive your passport overnight.
Please note, this fastest delivery service is not available for passport cards, which are delivered via First Class Mail only.
To request 1-2 Day Delivery, pay the $19.533 1-2 Day Delivery fee for each application, in addition to the required fees noted above.
Required when applicant is unable to present evidence of citizenship.
In addition to the passport application, submit a written request for File Search to verify a previous U.S. Passport or Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
Applicants who are overseas and whose passport was lost or stolen are exempt from paying the File Search Fee. For more information, see emergency passport, 22 CFR 22.1 Item No. 6.
You must be sure to use the appropriate payment methods for your passport application fees and services. Not all locations accept the same payment types, so be sure to check when making your appointment or submitting your application via mail.
Please Note: The Application Fee is a non-refundable processing fee and is retained by the Department of State whether or not the passport is issued. You can get a refund for the expedited service fee under certain circumstances.
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