Warden Messages
Increases to U.S. Passport Fees
February 1, 2008
This is a warden message for American citizens. Please distribute it to your American citizen friends and colleagues. If you are a Warden, notify your Warden Group. If you have any questions contact us, by e-mail, or at the following number:
Phone: (4232)30-00-70
E-mail: vladcons@state.gov
CONSULAR WARDEN MESSAGE
Subject: Increases to U.S. Passport Fees and
New Parental Signature Requirements for U.S. Minors
On February 1, 2008, the U.S. Government will increase its fees for certain U.S. citizen passport services. For adult applicants renewing a passport, the total fee will increase to $75. For first-time applicants age 16 and over, the total fee will increase to $100. The fee for minors under 16 years of age will be $85.
Effective February 1, 2008, passport applicants who are U.S. citizen minors under the age of 16 must appear personally with their parents to establish identity, proof of citizenship and proof of relationship. For parental application permission, both parents must appear together and sign, or one parent may appear to sign and submit the other parent’s notarized statement, or one parent may appear, sign, and submit primary evidence of sole authority.
Please refer to the Department of State’s website at www.travel.state.gov for complete information on all new requirements, including downloadable revised forms that must be used as of February 1, and the U.S. Consulate’s website at http://vladivostok.usconsulate.gov for complete U.S. passport application instructions.
Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Consulate’s website http://vladivostok.usconsulate.gov and the U.S. Department of State's travel website at www.travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be found. The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review to "A Safe Trip Abroad," found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html, which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
Citizens living and residing in Russia are advised to register their presence in the country through the U.S. Department of State's automated online registration system, https://travelregistration.state.gov. U.S. citizens may also contact the Consular Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Vladivostok via e-mail vladcons@state.gov or by calling (4232)30-00-70.