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Updated February 2024

All American citizens who plan to depart from the US must have a valid passport or travel document. The US Government issues various types of passports and travel documents, including ordinary and diplomatic passports.

If you’re a US citizen seeking to renew your passport or apply for a new one, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of the associated fees. Read on Wego to learn more about the fees involved in the US passport application process.

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US passport fees

The fees for obtaining a passport in the US vary depending on several factors, including the type of passport, the applicant’s age, and the processing speed required. The fees can range from USD 100 to 130. Applicants can choose between routine or expedited processing. Routine processing typically takes 6-8 weeks, while expedited processing can take 2-3 weeks.

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New passport fees

To obtain a US passport, applicants must be citizens or qualifying US nationals. New applicants, those aged 16 or under, or those unable to renew by mail must apply in person at a post office. Adults must submit the DS-11 form, proof of citizenship, a passport photo, and pay fees based on processing speed.

Below are the fees for obtaining a new passport in the US, which vary depending on the applicant’s age, the passport’s validity period, and the processing speed selected.

Routine processing (currently 6-8 weeks)

For ages 16 and above with (10-year validity)

USD 130 (application fee)
USD 35 (acceptance fee)

For ages under 16 with (5-year validity)

USD 100 (application fee)
USD 35 (acceptance fee)

Expedited processing (currently 2-3 weeks)

For ages 16 and above (10-year validity)

USD 130 (application fee)
USD 35 (acceptance fee)
USD 60 (expedited service fee)
USD 19.53 (optional delivery service fee)

For ages under 16 (5-year validity)

USD 100 (application fee)
USD 35 (acceptance fee)
USD 60 (expedited service fee)
USD 19.53 (optional delivery service fee)

Renewal of passport fees

US passports can be renewed by mail or in person, depending on eligibility criteria. Renewing by mail requires an undamaged passport issued within the last 15 years, when the applicant was 16 or older, bearing the current name or legal documentation of a name change.

The applicant must submit Form DS-82, the old passport, a passport photo, and the required fees to the address provided on the form. Otherwise, in-person renewal is necessary. The following are the associated passport fees.

For ages 16 and above (10-year validity)

USD 130 (application fee)

Lost or damaged passport fees

Lost or stolen passports must be reported immediately, with replacement steps varying depending on location. If you are in the US and your passport is lost or stolen, you must use Form DS-11 to apply for a new passport in person. The following are the associated passport fees.