From the State Department web site:
Passport Fees
March 8, 2005Routine Services (Form DS-11)
Non-RefundableAge 16 and older: The passport application fee is $67. The execution fee is $30. The total is $97 .
Under Age 16: The passport application fee is $52. The execution fee is $30. The total is $82 .
The passport application fee includes the $12.00 Security Surcharge, which became effective March 8, 2005.
During the summer 0f 2001, my wife and I took our 8-month-old son with us on a quick over-night stay in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. It was an inexpensive but fun side-trip on our vacation to visit family in Illinois and Ohio. Our son and daughter have both expressed interest, after looking at old photos, in a return trip to the falls (when our newborn is old enough to enjoy it). As beautiful as the American side is, the Canadians have a better overall view of the falls.
With the new decision by our wise and benevolent "Department of Homeland Security" an American family like ours will need to cough-up $440 for the privilege to cross into Canada.
I have to apologize to Canada for the certain loss in tourism dollars they will feel due to this measure. Surely we have a better relationship with Canada than this. These fees are ridiculous, excessive, and unnecessary. It is truly a shame that our government feels they need to charge citizens such an exorbitant amount for the privilege to leave our country.
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1 comment:
Yes, quite a shame to have to spend so much money to visit this beautiful natural wonder of the world. Seniors in our area, Cleveland, OH, often took trips to Niagara Falls, but they will no longer be doing these trips due to costs.
Congrats and good luck on your new financial planning venture!
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