The price of a passport goes up next week.
A passport is necessary to enter most foreign countries. It is required for entry into the United States, even if you’re an American citizen. It also serves as proof of U.S. citizenship and identity.
The U.S. Passport Book and U.S. Passport Card for adults are valid for 10 years. Passports for minors under age 16 are valid for five years.
The cost of a passport book for first-time adult applicants will increase to $135. Renewal will cost $110. The price for minors will be $105. A first-time passport card will cost $55, a renewal will be $30 and a minor’s card will be $40. The fees do not include other charges for additional visa pages, file searches or expediting the application process.
A passport card is different from the passport book. The passport card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry. It cannot be used for international travel by air or to re-enter the United States by air.
To review the schedule of the new fees visit: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/fees/fees_5079.html
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