A passport card costs $65 for a first-time adult in 2026
A passport card is a wallet-sized card for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. A first adult card costs $65: $30 plus the $35 acceptance fee. Renewing costs $30. A child's card is $50. It cannot be used for international flights.
Passport card fees
| First adult card, application fee | $30 |
|---|---|
| Acceptance fee (first card) | $35 |
| Adult card renewal | $30 |
| Child card, application fee | $15 |
| Child acceptance fee | $35 |
| First adult card, all in | $65 |
|---|---|
| Child card, all in | $50 |
Cards are not valid for international air travel. The 1 to 3 day delivery option is for books only. Source: US Department of State, United States Passport Fees chart (updated March 2026).
What this price covers
The card is cheap, but limited. For flying, you need a passport book, which is $165 for a first-time adult.
What changes your price
- First card or renewal. Renewals skip the $35 acceptance fee.
- Age. A child's card is $15 plus $35.
Ways to pay less
- If you already need a book, the card adds $30 to the application fee.
- Do not buy only a card if you might fly abroad.
How we got these numbers
Every number on this page comes from the US Department of State, the agency that sets the fee. Where we show a total, we only add up the agency's own listed fees so you can see the full cost in one place. We do not add our own guesses and there is no calculator, because the government sets one price for everyone. Fees can change, so check the agency's website before you pay. We last checked on September 26, 2026.
Common questions
How much is a passport card?
$65 for a first-time adult, $30 to renew.
Can I fly with a passport card?
Not internationally. It works only by land and sea to nearby countries.