FAQs
Returned prior to issuance: If the check is returned prior to issuance of the passport, the application will be suspended for the required fees. If payment is not received within 30 days, the application may be denied per 8 FAM 802.1 (this is a separate process from the notices in 4 FAM 493).
Why is it so expensive to get a passport? ›
Applying for a US passport is now more expensive
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."
How to calculate passport fees? ›
Passport Type: Book & Card
- Passport Book. $130 (Valid for all international travel by air, land, and sea)
- Passport Card. $30 (Valid only for return to the U.S. by land or sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean)
- Passport Book & Card. $160.
DO: Write the government fee for the exact amount for the passport ordered. DO: Make check payable to the order of "U.S. Department of State" exactly without any abbreviations. DO: Write a check that has a pre-printed name and physical address on it.
Can you be denied a passport because of debt? ›
Seriously delinquent tax debt is your unpaid, federal tax debt which includes interest and penalties. If the Secretary of the Treasury let us know you have seriously delinquent tax debt, we cannot issue a U.S. passport to you. We may also revoke your valid U.S. passport.
What declines you from getting a passport? ›
Some reasons to deny a passport include: A valid, unsealed federal warrant of arrest. A federal or state criminal court order. A condition of parole or probation forbidding departure from the United States (or the jurisdiction of the court)
How much will it cost to get a passport in 2024? ›
Prices of the American passport in 2024
First-time passport fees for adults over 16 years of age are as follows: Passport Book: $130 (application) and $35 (execution fee) Passport Card: $30 (application) and $35 (execution fee) Passport Book and Card: $160 (application) and $35 (execution fee)
What is the current price of a U.S. passport? ›
US New Passport Fees
| Passport Type | Standard (8 weeks) | Acceptance Agent |
|---|
| Passport TypeNew Adult Passport Book | Standard (8 weeks)$130 | Acceptance Agent$35 |
| Passport TypeNew Adult Passport Card | Standard (8 weeks)$30 | Acceptance Agent35 |
| Passport TypeBoth Book and Card | Standard (8 weeks)$160 | Acceptance Agent$35 |
Jan 2, 2024
A "no fee" passport carries an endorsem*nt identifying the bearer as an agent of the U.S. Government proceeding abroad on official travel. If a no-fee passport is required, your Human Resources Office will provide a DD Form 1056, Authorization to Apply for a "no fee" Passport and/or Request for Visa Preparation.
What is the full charge for passport? ›
If you opt for a 60 page booklet, then the passport charges are Rs. 2000. The same passport under the tatkaal scheme will cost Rs. 3500 (36 page booklet) and Rs.
Payments are accepted via cash, check. Credit cards are acceptable for processing and photo fees only. Travelers are encouraged to apply for a passport several months before they are scheduled to travel overseas. A passport application is normally processed by the State Department within five to six weeks.
Can you pay passport fees with a credit card at the USPS? ›
NOTE: You may not pay State Department fees with credit or debit cards. You may pay with: Personal, certified, cashier's, or traveler's check, payable to "U.S. Department of State." Money order payable to "U.S. Department of State."
Can someone else pay my passport fee? ›
Use the passport applicant's current legal name, even if it is different from the name in the applicant's previous passport. If you are paying the application fee on behalf of someone else, please enter the information for the passport applicant.
Is it cheaper to renew a passport or get a new one? ›
Passport Renewal: Price. The final difference between the two applications is the price. Renewing your passport application is cheaper than new passport applications. A new passport application costs $130 for the application and $35 for the execution fee.
Do I paperclip my check to my passport application? ›
Do not staple the check to your passport application form. Attachments can cause damage. If needed, use a paperclip to attach checks or documents.
Do I get my money back if my passport application is rejected? ›
IMPORTANT NOTE: We consider refund requests on a case-by-case basis. We cannot refund passport execution fees, nor refund missed travel. We cannot refund passport application fees except in very limited circ*mstances outlined in 22 C.F.R. § 51.53(a).
What happens if a passport renewal check bounces? ›
If the Department fails to receive full payment of the applicable fees because, for example, your check is returned for any reason or you dispute a passport fee charge to your credit card, the U.S. Department of State will take action to collect the delinquent fees from you under 22 C.F.R.
Do passports need to be paid by check? ›
Pay using a personal check or money order and make it payable to the U.S. Department of State. Do not send cash. Add $60 to your application fee if you want expedited service. Add $19.53 to your application fee if you want us to ship your completed passport in 1-2 days after we issue it.
Can I get a refund for a passport application? ›
1. Fee is non-refundable.
