Sat. Mar 7th, 2026

CNN:

Get ready to open your wallet a little wider to satisfy your travel bug: It is soon going to cost more to apply for a new U.S. passport or renew an old one — a move criticized by the public and some lawmakers.

Starting next Tuesday, adults applying for their first passport book will have to pay $135 — a 35 percent increase from the current $100 fee.

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