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State Department to Increase Passport Fees by $20

The U.S. Department of State announced this week that passport fees are going up in just a few days. The security surcharge fees for passport books will increase by $20 for all customers starting on December 27, 2021.

“The increased fee is necessary to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world,” the State Department said in a tweet.

Here are the the current Passport Book fees and how they will change starting next week:

• Minor passport applicants (under 16) who use Form DS-11
  • Current price: $115
  • Next week: $135
• Adults renewing their passports using Form DS-82
  • Current price: $110
  • Next week: $130
• Adults who must apply in person using Form DS-11
  • Current price: $145
  • Next week: $165

You still need to pay a separate $35 execution (acceptance) fee if you are a first time applicant. If you need a Passport Card, that will cost you an additional $30.

It gets more expensive for those who need to get their passport expedited. You need to pay $60 for expedited service which takes five to seven weeks and $17.56 for one-to-two day delivery.

Non-expedited service for passport was extremely slow during the pandemic, taking as long as five to six months due to staff shortages. Currently you should expect to get your passport within 8 to 11 weeks if you don’t pay for expedited service.

Check out the the State Department website for more information on pricing and the application process.

On Dec 27, the cost for a passport book will increase by $20. The increased fee is necessary to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world. For current passport fees, see: https://t.co/Ky2VrT7dtB. pic.twitter.com/SAw5HwaVUg

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) December 20, 2021

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