![]() ![]() The agency urges travelers to "plan ahead and apply early" if they know they need a passport for upcoming travel plans. The State Department currently states that routine processing of passport application takes some eight to 11 weeks and expedited processing (for an additional fee of $60) is taking about five to seven weeks. The price increases for those seeking a passport to travel internationally also comes amid reports of long waits for processing that have emerged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. A detailed breakdown of the new charges is available on the State Department's website. The price for a minor passport book for those under age 16 is now $135 (consisting of a $100 application fee and a $35 acceptance fee). The price for renewing an adult passport book now totals $130. With the new fee, the cost of a first-time adult passport book comes out to $165, comprising of a $130 application fee and a $35 acceptance fee. The fee increase applies to all passports, including renewals, the State Department added in a follow-up tweet. The State Department announced that the price for a passport book will increase by $20 starting on Monday, saying via Twitter that the increased fee "is necessary to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world." The price of a passport officially went up on Monday, at a time when Americans are seeing higher prices seemingly everywhere they look. All passport forms are found here.The fee for a US passport book will shoot up by $20 for all customers beginning December 27, the US State Department has announced. ![]() You may be requested to provide supporting documents or information.Īpplying for a Passport: For a list of different passport services and the associated requirements, please go here. We will reply with a short questionnaire asking about the nature of your emergency and your intended date of travel. ![]() If you require an emergency appointment, please contact us by email at or by phone at +685 216. Passport appointments are available by emailing our Consular Section at or by phone +685 21631 ext. If you do not meet all of the above criteria for renewal by mail/courier, please schedule an appointment to come in person to apply for a passport. Schedule an Appointment for an In-Person Appointment Most approved passports are returned to the applicant in 4-8 weeks from the date of application. For more information and instructions on how to renew your passport by mail/courier and how to pay the passport fees online, please go here.passport was issued under your current legal name. ![]() passport book/card was issued less than 15 years ago.
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