International trade · 16/03/2000Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
US Department of State Changes Passport Application Fee Policy
Summary
The US Department of State has implemented a new rule replacing the existing refundable passport fee with a non-refundable application fee, except in cases where the fee was collected in error, and allowing applicants to have their application reconsidered without additional fees if they can provide adequate documentation within 90 days.