important messages for American Citizens

PASSPORT FEE CHANGES
January 29, 2008

Beginning February 1, 2008, the Department of State will institute a new fee schedule for passport services. Fees are being adjusted to cover the cost of providing efficient and secure passport services including infrastructure, technology, and staff. A chart regarding the fee changes will be available on travel.state.gov. 

The passport execution fee collected by passport acceptance centers and U.S. consular sections abroad is being reduced from $30 to $25. The passport application fee is being raised for both minors and adults.

The new passport book application fee for adults will be $75. For first-time applicants for a passport book the total fee will be $100($75 application fee plus $25 execution fee). For adult applicants eligible to renew a passport using Form DS-82, the total fee will be $75.

The new passport book application fee for a minor under the age of 16 will be $60. Since all minors under the age of 16 must apply in person, the total fee for a passport book for a minor under the age of 16 will be $85($60 passport application fee plus $25 execution fee).

Minors age 16 and 17 are eligible to receive a 10-year passport.  The passport book fee for these individuals is $100 ($75 application fee plus $25 execution fee). 

The new fee for an adult applicant for a passport card will be $20.  The total fee for a first-time adult applicant will be $45 ($20 passport card application fee plus $25 execution fee).

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at guangzhouacs@state.gov, or call (020)8518-7605 during business hours.