The cost for a U.S. passport is consistent across all states. Whether you live in California, New York, Texas, or any other state, the fees are the same nationwide. Here’s a quick breakdown of the costs:
Standard Passport Fees (as of 2024)
- Passport Book (First-Time Applicant)
- Adults (16 years and older): $130 application fee + $35 execution fee = $165 total
- Minors (15 years and younger): $100 application fee + $35 execution fee = $135 total
- Passport Card (For Land and Sea Travel Only)
- Adults: $30 application fee + $35 execution fee = $65 total
- Minors: $15 application fee + $35 execution fee = $50 total
- Renewals
- Passport Book: $130 (no execution fee for mail renewals)
- Passport Card: $30
Additional fees apply for expedited service and overnight delivery. Expedited processing costs an additional $60 and typically reduces processing time from 8-11 weeks to 5-7 weeks.
Passport Costs in Other Countries
Passport fees vary globally. Here’s a snapshot of what you might expect to pay in a few other countries:
- Canada
- 5-Year Passport: CAD $120 (approx. USD $88)
- 10-Year Passport: CAD $160 (approx. USD $117)
- United Kingdom
- Standard Adult Passport: £82.50 (approx. USD $101)
- Child Passport: £53.50 (approx. USD $66)
- Australia
- Adult Passport (10 years): AUD $325 (approx. USD $208)
- Child Passport: AUD $163 (approx. USD $104)
- European Union Countries (e.g., Germany)
- Adult Passport: €60 – €120 (approx. USD $65 – $130 depending on age and length of validity)
- India
- Standard Adult Passport (10 years): INR 1,500 – 2,000 (approx. USD $18 – $24)
- Minor Passport (5 years): INR 1,000 (approx. USD $12)
Passport fees reflect the local economic conditions, which explains the range of costs. Generally, developed countries tend to have higher fees, while passport costs in developing nations tend to be lower.
Whether traveling locally or internationally, a passport is a key travel document, and understanding the associated costs can help you budget accordingly.
