Potstech Posted March 17, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Just read where passport prices are going to increase 40% shortly. All those who are planning to get one or need to renew better do it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseclan Posted March 17, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Was just checking and this is what i read: Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase only applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, such as first-time applicants over 16, children under 16, and applicants who re-apply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcdonaldbam Posted March 17, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 17, 2018 The 40% increase ($10.00) is only on the execution fee for new applications. There is no increase on renewals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 17, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 17, 2018 The key is this is not for renewals. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 17, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 17, 2018 More on this. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/passports/execution-fee-increases.html Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocklinmom Posted March 17, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Thanks for the heads up! Good to know since I will need to get new passports for my three teens. Of course they were all under 16 when they got their originals so now they have to start from the beginning (and pay more than a renewal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#cruiseaddict Posted March 17, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Wow am I reading that correctly that your fees for passports in USA are so cheap? In Australia its almost $300 AUD for an adult passport... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted March 17, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Wow am I reading that correctly that your fees for passports in USA are so cheap? In Australia its almost $300 AUD for an adult passport... Sent from my iPhone using Forums The passport fee is US$110 + the execution fee, or handling fees. Adult passports are good for 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruiser1862 Posted March 17, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I just sent mine in last week for a renewal. Cost was $110. The handling fee is only for expedited passports. ($40) Otherwise just $110 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted March 17, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I just sent mine in last week for a renewal. Cost was $110. The handling fee is only for expedited passports. ($40) Otherwise just $110. The handling fee in question is for new applicants who are required to apply in person. No issues with renewals at all. OP completely misstated what they "just read" and why is this on the Princess board in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lew- Posted March 17, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 17, 2018 ...and why is this on the Princess board in the first place?Passports and other issues not directly related to Princess Cruise Lines are discussed here all the time. If monitors feel this thread is inappropriate for this board, they will move it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted March 17, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted March 17, 2018 . The handling fee in question is for new applicants who are required to apply in person. No issues with renewals at all. OP completely misstated what they "just read" and why is this on the Princess board in the first place? I did not misread anything. I was relaying information from a one paragraph article in our newspaper. I went back and reread it twice and all it says is that passport prices are going up a certain amount. I thought I would at least alert people here. Next time I ill forget it and let everyone pay the higher prices. I am not sorry I posted the information I had. Seems others had more information and didn't think it was worth it to try and inform others . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocklinmom Posted March 17, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I for one am grateful for your information! Thanks for sharing it and ignore the cranky people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted March 18, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Looks like passport prices will increase for everyone...in the U.K. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/travel/travel-news/687311/passport-price-increase-2018-renew-online-save-money For the U..S.A., this applies https://www.news4jax.com/news/passport-renewal-fee-increasing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted March 18, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Potstech thank you for the info. I always appreciate a heads up regarding prices going up or down on anything cruise related. In my case passports are cruise related. My cruises are 99% international. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof1 Posted March 18, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Will just say if you from UK the prices have gone up to encourage people to re apply/apply on line....on line prices are cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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