Due to renew your passport soon?

Just found this on MSN:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/renewing-your-passport-is-about-to-get-more-expensive-—-heres-how-to-avoid-the-extra-fees/ar-BBJcFwI?li=BBnb4R7&ocid=edgsp

Just found this on MSN:

 

 

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/renewing-your-passport-is-about-to-get-more-expensive-—-heres-how-to-avoid-the-extra-fees/ar-BBJcFwI?li=BBnb4R7&ocid=edgsp

Old news.

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If you renew by mail, the price doesn't change.

If you renew by mail, the price doesn't change.

The prince increase in only on first time passports, not renewals.

The prince increase in only on first time passports, not renewals.

Exactly.

Old news.

 

 

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Old news to some, but undoubtedly new news to others.

Old news to some, but undoubtedly new news to others.

Thank you for saying that! I had not seen or heard it before, and that was the reason I opted to share it.

The prince increase in only on first time passports, not renewals.

Sorry, but that's not what the article states! It definitely speaks about renewals, and it actually gives no information as to what the fees are for first time passport seekers.

Sorry, but that's not what the article states! It definitely speaks about renewals, and it actually gives no information as to what the fees are for first time passport seekers.

It does say "When you renew your passport at an official passport agency", which is what you must do if you are applying for a first time passport (and the article is talking about renewing ones passport but it wouldn't have hurt them to add that info). It also says that you may avoid the fee for a renewal by renewing by mail if you meet the eligibility requirements, which is how most people renew their passport if they can since it's much easier.

I read that article a few days ago and understood the increased fee to be for 1st time applicants, not those who are renewing via mail, like I have done twice so far.

So the word "renew" in the headline is a bit misleading.

Sorry, but that's not what the article states! It definitely speaks about renewals, and it actually gives no information as to what the fees are for first time passport seekers.

I know the article says "renewals", but the processing fee that they are talking about is only applied to first time applications, not renewals. They don't have their facts straight.

I know the article says "renewals", but the processing fee that they are talking about is only applied to first time applications, not renewals. They don't have their facts straight.

Renewals by mail cost $110. In person tacks on an additional $35

I read that article a few days ago and understood the increased fee to be for 1st time applicants, not those who are renewing via mail, like I have done twice so far.

So the word "renew" in the headline is a bit misleading.

The additional fee is for in person renewals Has nothing to do with first timers.

The additional fee is for in person renewals Has nothing to do with first timers.

According to the passport fee schedule:

"Adult Renewal applicants residing in the US must apply by mail"

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/fees.html

If you're applying in person it's a new application (in person) and a processing fee is required.

Thanks for sharing this.

Keith