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The routine processing time for online renewals is 6 to 8 weeks, which only includes the time the application is at a passport agency or center and does not include mailing times.
In a 2004 USPS Passport Services publication, "Fees total $85 for adults (16 years and older), with separate payments of $30 to the U.S. Postal Service® for its processing fee and $55 to the Department of State for its passport application fee.
As of 2025, holders of a United States passport may travel to 183 countries and territories without a travel visa, or with a visa on arrival. The United States passport ranks [Note 1] 9th in terms of travel freedom, according to the Henley Passport Index. [1] It is also ranked 8th by the Global Passport Power Rank. [2]
Since June 1, 2009, all American travelers entering the United States, including at land borders or air/sea ports of entry, are required to show proof of citizenship, which can include the passport book or passport card. The Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Passport Services is Don Jacobson.
United States: First issued: 2008 [1] Purpose: Identification: Eligibility: United States nationality: Expiration: 10 years after date of issue for people 16 or older; 5 years for minors under 16: Cost: $30 (adults) / $15 (minors under 16) $35 administration fee (required for all minor's cards and passports and an adult's first passport.
The passport issued to non-citizen nationals contains the endorsement code 9 which states: "THE BEARER IS A UNITED STATES NATIONAL AND NOT A UNITED STATES CITIZEN." on the annotations page. [65] Non-citizen nationals may reside and work in the United States without restrictions, and may apply for citizenship under the same rules as resident aliens.
All visit, business, transit, student, and exchange visitor visa applicants must pay an application fee of 185 USD [108] to the consular section at a U.S. embassy or consulate in order to be interviewed by a consular officer who will determine if the applicant is qualified to receive a visa to travel to the United States (additionally, the ...