Did you know that a child passport is only good for five years? Adult passports are valid for ten years, so it's all too common for families to forget to renew their children's passports when they expire. If your child has a passport, do yourself a favor and go check the expiration date. Has it expired already? Is it going to expire in the next six months? If so, you'll need to get it replaced before traveling. Here's how to…
All U.S. citizens need a passport to travel outside of the country. One of the most common questions when planning international travel is, “How much does it cost to get a passport?” Passport fees depend on the passport type you are applying for and how quickly you need it. If you need a passport in a hurry and don’t have 6 weeks to wait on routine processing, the Department of State offers a 2-3 week expediting option at the post…
How much does it cost to get an expedited passport? If you're in need of a passport for an upcoming trip, you may be wondering how much it costs to expedite the process. While standard processing time for a U.S. passport can take up to 11 weeks, expedited service can significantly shorten the wait time. In this blog post, we'll explore the total cost of expediting based on how quickly you need a passport and how you’ll be applying. Expedited…
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*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35. Getting a passport has never been more essential for anyone who wants to travel outside of the US. Laws that became effective over the past few years have made passports necessary where they weren't before, including many trips to Mexico and Canada. Unfortunately, passport application fees have also never been more expensive. Last July, passport prices increased…
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*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35. According to Canada.com, Manitoba NDP MP Jim Maloway has been on a mission to lower passport application fees, not just for Canadians but also for US citizens. The idea is that lower passport application fees would enable more people on each side of the border to afford passports, which would encourage cross-border tourism. Apparently, Maloway introduces his…
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*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35. On July 13th, the price to get a new passport will go up significantly, as will the cost for a passport renewal. One county DMV office in New York is helping residents beat the price increases by making it easier to apply before they go into effect. Erie County, New York, which sits right along the US/Canadian…
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*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35. Are you considering getting a passport? You'll save a significant amount of money of money if you get your application in before July 13. That's the day that the US Department of State's proposed passport fee increases will go into effect. The new fee structure will increase fees for getting a passport and for passport renewals, as…
