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U.S. passport fee increase by $20 starting Monday

Traveling will soon be a bit more pricey for anyone who needs to apply for or renew their passports.

Starting on Monday, a U.S. passport book fee will shoot up by $20 for all customers.


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

A first-time or replacement adult passport will cost $165, while passport renewals will cost $130.

Travelers under 16 will pay $135.