
Passport
$165
Estimated value as of 2026 ยท U.S. Department of State travel.state.gov and multiple passport service providers
First-time adult U.S. passport book, the most common type of passport for international travel.
Fun fact A U.S. passport book is valid for 10 years for adults, but only 5 years for children under 16, despite the lower initial cost.
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