what is the cost of a passport
1 Breaking down the specific costs, the application fee for a passport booklet is $75 for adults (16+) and $60 for children. 2  Applying for a passport card costs $20 for adults and $10 for children.3  Applicants must also submit two 2-inch by 2-inch color photos with the passport application. The total cost to get photos and apply for a passport can run $50-$175. 2  The Department of State Passport Fees website breaks down all the standard government fees.