A valid passport is strongly recommend for all guest for any itinerary outside of the USA.
You can apply for a passport at many Post Offices around the country. The fees and payment methods are listed below. For an additional $15 fee, your passport photo may be taken at some of these offices as well.
Use the (Locator) to find the closest Post Office™ to your home or office that accepts passport applications. Some offices may require an appointment to accept your passport application or take your photo, so please call first.
Select, complete and print a Passport Application Form in advance to abbreviate your visit.
Forms are also available at your local Post Office and many public libraries.
Passport Book and Passport Card Fees (effective July 13, 2010)
PASSPORT RENEWALS - If you are age 16 or over and eligible to use Form DS-82 (see travel.state.gov for eligibility requirements), you do NOT need to pay the $25 acceptance fee when renewing your passport; the cost to renew a U.S. Passport Book is $110. If you are eligible to use form DS-82, the cost to apply for a U.S. Passport Card is $30.
Passport Services Acceptance Fee Application Fee Total Fees Passport Book Age 16 and over $25 $110 $135 Passport Book Under Age 16 $25 $80 $105 Passport Card Age 16 and over $25 $30 $55 Passport Card Under Age 16 $25 $15 $40 Passport Book & Card Age 16 and over $25 $140 $165 Passport Book & Card Under Age 16 $25 $95 $120
Keep in mind that passport acceptance fees are paid directly to the USPS, while passport application fees are paid directly to the Department of State.
The difference between obtaining a passport book and a passport card is price and you cannot fly international with the card.
PASSPORT BOOK Valid for international travel by Air, Sea or land.
Validity: • 10 years for adults • 5 years for minors under age 16
Size: 5” x 3½” (when closed)
Cost for First Time Applicants: • $135 for adults • $105 for minors under age 16
Cost for U.S. Passport Book Renewal: • $110 for adults
PASSPORT CARD Valid when entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry. Not valid for international travel by air.
Validity: • 10 years for adults • 5 years for minors under age 16
Size: Wallet size
Cost for First Time Applicants: • $55 for adults • $40 for minors under age 16
Cost for U.S. Passport Card Renewal: • $30 for adults
Cost for First Time Applicants When Applying For Both: • Adults: $165 • Minors: $120
For additional passport information please visit their website, Travel.State.Gov
