Passports are essential travel documents for international journeys. The cost of obtaining a passport varies significantly from one country to another. This guide provides an in-depth look at the cost of passports for major countries, sorted by continent, with links to each country’s passport page on Wikipedia for more detailed information.

North America

  1. United States
    Booklet: $165 (first), $130 (renewal), $135 (minors) Card: $65 (first), $30 (when applying for or holder of a valid passport booklet), $30 (renewal), $50 (minor), $15 (minor, when applying for passport booklet)

  2. Canada
    Adult (5 years) Regular: CAN$120, Express: CAN$170, Urgent: CAN$230
    Adult (10 years) Regular: CAN$160, Express: CAN$210, Urgent: CAN$270
    Child Regular: CAN$57, Express: CAN$107, Urgent: CAN$167

  3. Mexico
    MXN 1 585 (3 years)
    MXN 2 155 (6 years)
    MXN 3 780 (10 years)

South America

  1. Brazil
    BRL 257,25

  2. Argentina
    AR$35,000 regular
    AR$70,000 express
    AR$125,000 instant

  3. Chile
    32 page passport: CLP $69.660
    64 page passport: CLP $69.740

Europe

  1. United Kingdom
    Adult (16 or older)
    Standard (32 pages): £88.50
    Frequent traveller (50 pages): £100.50

    Child (under 16)
    Standard (32 pages): £57.50
    Frequent traveller (50 pages): £69.50

  2. Germany
    €70 (over 24) / €37.50 (under 24)

  3. France
    Adult (18 or older)
    Ordinary (32 pages): 86 €
    Great Traveler (48 pages): 86 €

    Between 15 and 17 years old: 42 €
    Child up to 14 :17 €

  4. Italy
    €116

  5. Spain
    €30.00

Asia

  1. China
    ¥120 for both first passport and renewed passport

  2. India
    Adult (36 pages): ₹1,500
    Adult (60 pages): ₹2,000
    Minor (36 pages): ₹1,000

  3. Japan
    10 year adult passport; ¥16,000
    5 year passport for 12-year-old or over; ¥11,000
    5 year passport for 11-year-old or under; ¥6,000

  4. South Korea
    KRW 50,000 (26 pages)
    KRW 53,000 (58 pages)

Africa

  1. South Africa
    R600 (32page) / R1200 (48page)

  2. Nigeria
    32 Pages Age 0 – 17: $65, ₦25,000 Age 18 – 59: $94, ₦25,000 Age 60+: $65, ₦25,000 64 Pages Age 0 – 17(5 year validity): $125, ₦35,000 Age 18 – 59 (10 year validity): $230, ₦70,000 Age 60+ (10 year validity): $230, ₦70,000

  3. Egypt
    E£1,000

Oceania

  1. Australia
    Adult (16+): 10-year passport: A$398 Adult 75+ (optional) 5-year passport: A$201 Child (Under 16): 5-year passport: A$201

  2. New Zealand
    Adult (16+) Regular: $206.00 Urgent: $412.00 Callout: $837.00 Child (under 16) Regular: $120.00 Urgent: $326.00 Callout: $751.00 Prices in NZD and inclusive of GST

Middle East

  1. Saudi Arabia
    300 SAR / $80 USD for 5 lunar years or 3 solar years 600 SAR / $160 USD for 10 lunar years or 5 solar years

  2. United Arab Emirates
    AED 50 (US$13.62)

  3. Turkey
    ₺8623

Conclusion

Passport costs can vary widely based on the country of issuance. This guide provides an overview of passport costs for major countries around the world. For more detailed information on each country’s passport, including application processes and requirements, click on the respective country links.

By understanding the cost of passports globally, travelers can better prepare for their international journeys. If you found this guide helpful, please share it with others who may benefit from this information.